Large Two Story Outdoor Birdhouse
SCORE! on my summer to do list I had: make myself a large birdhouse to add to the old close-line pole. I’d been looking online for some simple plans but hadn’t run across the right ones yet, and I’m glad I didn’t. While hubby and I were garage saleing we stumbled upon a painted furniture sale.
There were several XL birdhouse there and I didn’t even dare look at the prices, I knew they run well over $100 but I thought maybe I could get an idea on how to make one for myself so I decided to look. Insert happy dance here, the prices were so cheap I couldn’t believe the man could be making any money for his things.
This beauty only cost $20 and came mounted on an old barn ladder that I’m using in the house. I couldn’t have made a birdhouse this size for that amount and I also fell in love with the rusted vintage hardware attached to it. I wasn’t fond of the bright lime green color, it’s not that I didn’t like the color I just didn’t feel it fit in with the outdoor cabin colors.
I did give it a coat of paint and will be back to show you that along with where I had my son mount it. I think it was up a little to late this year for birds to actually nest in it but I know we’ll have renters next spring.
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I want one for my she shed. Super cute.
Debbie that would be so darn cute.
Love it!!! I have several old birdhouses and I am a bird feeder!!!
Jeanie I used to be a bird feeder but it attracts to many mice so I quit and I miss seeing them feed.
This is so great Dawn. Love it. I love bird houses especially cute ones like this. Happy Monday. Have a great week.
Kris
Kris, I have a hard time finding rustic birdhouses that are sturdy and big, but this one is both.
Wow – what a great deal!! And it came with a ladder?!! I do love the bright green color, but am looking forward to seeing what you’ve done with it.
Jen yes with the ladder can you believe what a great score that was. I ended up painting the birdhouse with a Magnolia Market color. I’m just waiting for all our guest to leave and then I’ll be able to take pics, it seems everyone is parking around it right now which doesn’t make for pretty photos.