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A bird bath often adds serene beauty to a backyard or flower garden and can provide a gathering place for birds in the area. Birdwatchers enjoy watching birds splashing about and preening their...

Birds need a source of water not only to "stay hydrated," writes the Best Nest bird accessory company on its website, but also to clean their feathers, which helps them fly. There are many...

Building a pedestal bird house is easy and fun. All it takes is unfinished wood pine brackets, a turned newel post and an unpainted multi-tiered bird house. With a few hand tools and a couple of...

Copper is a metal that actually does not rust. Rather, it corrodes, which means it gets worn away by various chemical reactions taking place on its surface. If a metal figurine has been displayed...

Bird baths come in many shapes and sizes, but all have one thing in common: they must be cleaned or birds may succumb to illness by using them. Cleaning your bird bath and keeping it cleaned...

Bird baths are not immune to taking a beating from the weather. Freezing and thawing seem to be the biggest culprits. If the bird bath is concrete and not sealed properly, it can absorb too much...

If you live in a climate where the ground freezes in the winter and thaws in the spring, chances are your bird bath periodically goes off level from time. Freezing causes the ground to contract...

PVC pipe is plastic pipe manufactured primarily for indoor plumbing systems. Over the years people have devised myriad uses for it besides plumbing. One of them is making homemade bird feeders....

Hard water is responsible for leaving lime deposits on bird baths. The mineral-rich water flows into the bath and when it evaporates, the mineral deposits are left on that surface, leaving an...

Choosing to paint a bird bath can add life and vibrancy to any outdoor setting. Cement must be completely dry prior to beginning the painting process. If the cement is not dry, pressure will build...

A pedestal bird bath will attract a number of bird types, especially if the area is subject to drought conditions. Of course, the birds often bring with them dazzling color and mellifluous song. ...

Sand casting a bird bath for your garden or lawn can be a fun and relatively easy weekend project that will last for years to come. You will need to gather up some supplies and decide on a design...

Adding a solar bird bath fountain can add an important element to your garden that is sure to attract more birds and butterflies. Birds are attracted to running water, so having an bubbling bird...

Homeowners today face many problems with rodents in their back yards. Though some of them are cute, they can cause alot of damage. The one I am talking about today is the squirrel. How many...

There is nothing more frustrating to an avian enthusiast than coming outside after a wind storm to find his or her bird feeder toppled on the ground. Wind gusts can ruin a feeding habitat. With...

I am working on repurposing a large pile of left over wood and salvage from other projects. Here is another great idea. In fact I like it so much that I have made 5 so far.

Bird watching can bring hours of enjoyment and can entertain indoor cats for hours too. An excellent way to attract birds to your yard is with bird feeders. Bird feeders do not have to be...

Making a birdhouse out of a glass block is no simple task, as drilling glass often causes it to crack or shatter. With the right tools and plenty of patience, it can be done. The end result is a...

Want to beautify your garden bird bath? Love the look of blooming flowers floating on water? Gardening often includes bird attractions, and you can beautify your farm or garden bird bath or even...

Every year people spend lots of money buying bird feeders for their yards. But bird feeders can be made from everyday objects that most of you already have in your house. So it's easier, and...

this is how to make a mini-bird feeder with house hold items. Stuff you can find right in you own home. It is quite easy to construct.

If you would like to attract birds to your backyard, you can add birdfeeders and make treats to entice the birds. Learn to make edible bird treats for your backyard feathered friends. These...

Do you have a pair of old cowboy boots hiding in your closet collecting dust? Why not create something useful and sentimental with them? These too-cute bird houses are made from an authentic...

This is a fun and easy (though maybe a little messy) way to make a bird feeder. My kids love it!

Making a bird feeder is fun and easy, especially for kids. Here are three simple bird feeders that you and your children can enjoy putting together and hanging outside the window for some close-up...

Summer is coming again soon and what better way to welcome your feathered friends than with a bird feeder? Recycle a one-liter plastic bottle into a backyard bird feeder that is fun to make and...

A easy way to add the bird seed to your backyard feathered friends feeders.

Squirrels are wily little rodents noted for being able to outsmart just about anyone who tries to deny them access to bird feeders. Squirrels can walk on wire, jump almost 4 feet straight up, leap...