CREATIVE BIRDHOUSE STAND IDEAS
A birdhouse provides birds with a secure place to build their nests. It keeps young birds safe from predators and harsh weather conditions. Many people place these cute birdhouses in their outdoor spaces to invite different species of birds to flock to their yards. Having brilliant birdhouse stand ideas you can choose from is an advantage to attracting these colorful birds.
In addition to the birdhouse, the stand is also an important part that can add more beauty and character to your garden. In this article, we’ll discuss some easy ways that you can make your own birdhouse stand. So, let’s get started!
Wooden Birdhouse Pole
To build a wooden birdhouse stand, you’ll need the following materials.
Material You’ll Need
- A wood fence log or post – 4 x 4 inches (6 to 8 feet long)
- A flat wood piece – 2 x 2 (length x width) feet (2 inch in height)
- A birdhouse
- Some 1-inch nails
- A hammer
- A brush to paint
- Oil-based paint with the color of your choice
- Pieces of steel rebar – 4
- Pipe clamps – 4
- L bracket joints – 4
The Process to Build Wooden Pole Stand
- Paint the log and flat wood piece with the color of your choice using the brush. You can also use spray paint to complete the process faster. It’s advisable to use a color that matches the theme of your house.
- Let the wood log and flat piece dry
- Place the flat wood piece on the top side of the log and attach it using the L bracket joints and nails.
- Attach the bird box to the wood panel using nails or glue.
- Go to the place where you want to install the stand and drive the steel rebar pieces into the ground.
- Space the rebar properly so that they touch the 4 sides of the log, and don’t forget to leave about a foot sticking out of the ground.
- Insert the log between the steel rebars and connect them using pipe clamps.
It’s an easy way to make a wooden birdhouse stand that’ll also improve the beauty of your outdoor space. You can make more than 1 wooden stand and connect them with a wooden piece to make it more interesting.
Metallic Birdhouse Stand
You’ll need to use the following materials to make a metallic birdhouse stand.
Material You’ll Need
- 1-inch x 10 feet EMT (Electric Metallic Tube)
- A hook
- A drill
- Screws
- Conduit bender
- Pieces of steel rebar – 3
- Pipe clamps – 3
- A birdhouse
Instructions to Follow
You can find these materials easily from any hardware store, and it won’t cost you more than $10. The whole process is also very easy, except for bending the pole. However, you can use the conduit bender for that purpose.
- Use the conduit bender to bend the 10 feet pole 2 feet from the top to 90 degrees angle.
- Use the drill to make a hole in the curved end of the pole for the hook.
- Attach the hook to the hole securely.
- Insert the steel rebar pieces into the ground and secure the pole with them using pipe clamps. You can also drill a hole in your deck railing or a tree by using a spade bit if you want to hold the pole there.
- Hang the bird house on the hook.
The only downside to this birdhouse stand is that it will shake a little in high winds. So, it might not suit you well if you live somewhere with harsh weather conditions.
Repurpose Your Old Step Ladder
You can also use an old step ladder to make a birdhouse stand. It’ll offer a rustic look and will perfectly blend into the natural surroundings.
Material You’ll Need
- An old out of use step ladder
- Paint
- Wood glue
- A birdhouse
Instructions to Follow
- Spray paint the step ladder with the color of your choice.
- Let the paint dry. Attach the birdhouse to the top step of the step ladder with wood glue.
- Let the glue dry and take the ladder with the birdhouse to your lawn.
- Place it on a suitable spot, and that’s it.
The only downside to this stand is that the birdhouse will be easily accessible to cats. So, if you own one or have feral cats in your area, then you may want to choose another method.
Use A Tree as A Stand
You can also use a tree located in your garden as a birdhouse stand. However, driving screws and long nails into a tree can cause damage. Therefore, it’s not advisable if other options are available.
If you’re out of other options, all you need to do is attach the birdhouse using nails or screws to a tree with a trunk at least 4 inches wide.
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