Things You'll Need:
- License plate
- 1-by-8-by-4 inch cedar
- 1 1/4-inch deck screws
- Galvanized nails
- 1 1/8-inch drill bit
- 1/4-inch drill bit
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Step 1
Cut the sides of the birdhouse to 4 inches high and 6 1/4 inches wide. Make a 45 degree bevel on the top.
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Step 2
Build the front of the license plate birdhouse 7 inches wide by nine inches tall. Create a peak that is at a 45 degree angle.
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Step 3
Create a hole on the front for entrance into the birdhouse. Use the 1 1/8 inch drill bit and drill the hole 4 inches from the bottom.
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Step 4
Drill a hole for the perch. Drill the hole 1 inch below the entrance hole using the 1/4 inch drill bit.
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Step 5
Make the back of the license plate birdhouse. It should be 7 inches wide by 9 3/4 inches tall with a 45 degree peak. Trim the bottom of the birdhouse to 6 1/4 inches wide by 7 inches tall.
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Step 6
Assemble the pieces together using galvanized nails or screws. Only 1 inch of the bottom will jut out for a railing. Apply a weatherproof sealant.
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Step 7
Fold the license plate in half to crease it. Lay it on top of the birdhouse and nail or screw it down so it will resemble a steel or metal roof.
