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.

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 ...

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

Artsy, brightly colored birdhouses have their place, but the appropriate place might not be in your yard, said Tisa Watts, whose Columbus Garden School offers courses on birdhouse building.

Building Plans for a Wren Birdhouse W hether you’re hardcore handy or an every-once-in-a-while crafty person, you probably have a small pile of scrap wood handy.