How to Build a Birdhouse From a Milk Carton

Building a birdhouse with your child can be a fun and easy project. You will most likely not need to purchase anything to create a birdhouse; there are several everyday household objects that you can use. The easiest type of birdhouse to create is one fashioned from a milk carton.

Things You'll Need

• Scissors
• Milk carton
• Stapler
• Masking tape
• Brown crayon or marker

Instructions

1. Clean a 1/2-gallon milk carton thoroughly and allow it to dry.

2. Staple the top of the carton shut. Make sure it is tightly closed.

3. Wrap the entire carton with wide strips of masking tape. You may need to use extra tape in the small fold areas at the top. Color the tape with brown markers or crayons so it resembles the bark of a tree.

4. Cut a hole in the side of the carton to make a doorway for the birds. The size of the hole depends on the type of birds you wish to attract. Cut several small holes in the bottom of the carton as well to allow water to drain out.

5. Make a small hole and thread a piece of sturdy string or wire through the top of the birdhouse. Hang your birdhouse in an open spot in your yard.