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How to Build a Birdhouse: Video Series

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Learn how to make unique and amazing birdhouses from antique wood, in this free video series.

There are 15 videos in this series:

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  1. Learn how to pick out old wood to make birdhouses in this free video.

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  2. Learn how to cut wood for making a birdhouse in this free video on making birdhouses.

    Views: 1,841
  3. Learn how to cut the walls of the birdhouse in this free video on making birdhouses.

    Views: 1,087
  4. Learn how to attach the walls and ends of a birdhouse in this free video on making birdhouses.

    Views: 1,056
  5. Learn how to make the roof of a birdhouse in this free video on making birdhouses.

    Views: 1,971
  6. Learn how to make a chimney for the birdhouse in this free video on making birdhouses.

    Views: 1,171
  7. Learn how to attach the chimney to a birdhouse in this free video about making birdhouses.

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  8. Learn how to drill a hole in a birdhouse to make a birdhouse door for the birds in this free video.

    Views: 1,345
  9. Learn how to screw a birdhouse together in this free video.

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  10. Learn how to decorate a birdhouse in this free video.

    Views: 1,862
  11. Learn how to make a birdhouse look old in this free video.

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  12. Decorating tips and ideas for birdhouses in this free video.

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  13. Learn how to make Bob Hunt's birdhouse trademark for his birdhouses in this free video.

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  14. Learn how to make "Extreme" birdhouses and examples of them in this free video.

    Views: 1,859
  15. Learn more ways to make extreme birdhouses and see examples of "Extreme" birdhouses in this free video.

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Birds need houses, just like we need houses. Of course birds don't need houses like ours, but they do have certain preferences such as a dry house that shields them from the wind, rain, and predators. With these basic needs taken care of, little else is necessary; however, if you're building a birdhouse that you will be looking at, you might want to make it interesting by adding some unique decorative aspects to it. But first of all you need to know how to make a basic birdhouse. Our expert can show you for free and online how to make a birdhouse and can give you tips for making unique specialty birdhouses.

In this free how to video series, learn how to make birdhouses from birdhouse construction expert Bob Olsen. Bob will demonstrate important tips for making birdhouses including how to cut wood to make a birdhouse, how to cut walls for a birdhouse, how to attach the walls and roof of a birdhouse, how to make and attach a chimney to a birdhouse, how to drill a door for a birdhouse, and finally how to decorate a birdhouse.

 
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Bob Olsen Bob Olsen began making birdhouses 15 years ago and it has grown into a craft. His birdhouses are constructed from old sheds and barn wood that is in most cases as much as 100 years old. He has sent birdhouses all over the country from Main to California and has won awards and recognition from the National Wildlife Federation, Audubon Society , Wood Magazine and others. He also makes bird feeders with the same care and craftsmanship as his bird houses.dkdk

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