| Bird lovers, more often than not, keep birds as pets in | | | | in selecting wood for a birdhouse is its resistance to |
| their own homes. Often these bird lovers keep | | | | decay. Although wood is durable by nature, there are |
| decorative birdhouses outside as well. Birdhouses are | | | | some kinds that are more known for its durability than |
| not hard to find, as there are many of these that can | | | | others. Since birdhouses are exposed often to natural |
| be found at local pet stores. Before building one | | | | elements like rain and sunshine, the ideal wood |
| however, there are a number of considerations that | | | | materials should be redwood, cedar or bald cypress. |
| you should keep in mind. | | | | A decorative birdhouse looks even better if it is given |
| There are a great number of various decorative | | | | a coat of paint. However, not just any color will do. For |
| birdhouse designs that can be found in pet or home | | | | wooden birdhouses to refrain from rotting earlier, |
| stores. These are also made up of different materials; | | | | painting it with a dry earth-tone color would be best. |
| this could be confusing to those who don't have an | | | | This kind of color makes the surface of the birdhouse |
| idea on what should be the best material for | | | | cooler because sunlight is reflected by it, rather than |
| birdhouses. The materials range from wood to plastics | | | | absorbed. Predators are less likely to be attracted to |
| of different colors. | | | | earth-tone colors. It should also be remembered that |
| Anyone can make their own birdhouse from scratch | | | | only the exteriors of a birdhouse should be painted, as |
| instead of purchasing one. The best material for this | | | | possible ingestion of painted wood could harm the |
| would be wood because it is easier to cut. Wood as a | | | | birds. |
| material for birdhouses is also very attractive and can | | | | So, after the wood material and the paint have been |
| be weather-proofed as well. Being a natural element, | | | | bought, putting together a decorative birdhouse would |
| wood birdhouses complement backyards quite well. | | | | already be an easy task for anyone. For longer-lasting |
| Choosing the best kind of wood for making a | | | | birdhouses, it is best that its wooden pieces be glued |
| decorative birdhouse can easily be done. The wood | | | | first before being nailed together. Take care not to |
| for a birdhouse should be three-quarters of an inch | | | | leave any nails sticking out. Nails are sharp and could |
| thick, to maximize insulating properties. This is especially | | | | rust over time; this could potentially present a real |
| needed to attract nesting birds. Another consideration | | | | danger to the birds. |