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Also, different birdhouse plans apply to different birds. Larger birds need wider entry holes and deeper birdhouses, while smaller birds prefer small holes that allow them in but keep predators out.

If minimalist or fairy garden style birdhouses don't cut it with your rustic garden vibe, you can DIY a woodsy log cabin ...

A good reference book on birdhouses is "Best-Ever Backyard Birding Tips," by Deborah L. Martin and Rodale Garden Books, 2008; $19.95. To order, visit rodalestore.com or call (800) 848-4735. Want a ...

You will need a half-inch exterior grade plywood for the front, back and floor of the birdhouse. Plan the front and back with matching pitched rooflines first before laying out the sides to line ...

A free PDF of custom birdhouse plans you can build also is available. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service also offers tips on birdhouses and recommended ways to keep out predators.