Do you want to stop woodpeckers from pecking your house? Woodpeckers are beautiful and interesting birds, and most people actually try to attract them to their backyard. But… For some homeowners, their pecking and tapping become a nuisance. Unfortunately, woodpeckers can damage the wooden parts of your home and other structures. In some cases, these birds can cause THOUSANDS of dollars […]
9 Ways to Attract Nesting Birds (AND help them thrive!)
How can you attract nesting birds to your yard? Nesting season is one of the most exciting times to be a backyard birder! I love watching different species build homes for their young and seeing the baby birds thrive and leave the nest. It’s one of my favorite ways to connect to nature. 🙂 But getting birds to feel comfortable enough to raise their […]
8 EASY Steps to Clean Your Birdhouse (No experience needed!)
Cleaning your birdhouses is essential if you want to attract nesting birds! I mean, would you check into a hotel room that hadn’t been cleaned yet? 🙂 RELATED: The Best Ways to Attract Nesting Birds (AND help them thrive!) Here are the questions we are going to answer today: Step-by-step Instructions for keeping your birdhouses clean and tidy! Why should you clean your birdhouse? […]
Bluebird Houses: The Definitive Guide (7 FREE Plans!)
So you want a bluebird house in your backyard? Well, you have come to the right place. In this post, I have included everything you need to know about getting started with bluebird houses: (Click the hyperlinked text below to skip to that specific section!) 7 Free Bluebird House Plans Easy DIY Videos/PDFs you can build yourself! Learn the seven features that a bluebird […]
13 FREE Birdhouse Plans (Easy PDF/Video Instructions!)
Before searching the internet for birdhouse plans, you should start by answering the following question: What species of birds do you want to nest in your backyard? Here’s why: There are THOUSANDS of different free birdhouse plans available online, from small houses for chickadees to platform nests for robins to large nest boxes for owls. The size, style, and location of your […]