Most cavity-nesting birds prefer weathered natural wood; it mimics tree trunks where they would otherwise nest. Use lumber at least 3/4-inch thick to help insulate the box from hot or cold weather.

John Bourquin started crafting bird houses as a form of therapy to help him through the passing of his parents.

In "Birdhouses of the World," author Anne Schmauss (Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2014) offers readers a fascinating, "stop-you-in-your-tracks" tour of birdhouses crafted by designers and bird ...

“ O irritant, iterant , maddening bird! ” ONE lovely evening in May, I was walking down a quiet road, looking, as usual, for birds, when all at once there burst upon the sweet silence a loud ...

John says he was looking for a way to clear out the leftover trees when a close friend offered to teach him how to give these trees a new life. Every bird house takes only 20 minutes to craft.