Cutting the Pieces for Your Birdhouse

• 1). Cut two 6-inch square pieces for the top and bottom of the birdhouse with the circular saw.
  
  
• 2). Cut two 5 1/2-inch square pieces.
  
  
• 3). Cut two 6-inch-long by 3-inch wide pieces.
  
  
• 4). Sand all rough edges off the cut pieces. Apply wood stain or paint to them and the 4-by-4 and allow to dry.
  
  
• 5). Apply water sealant to all pieces including the 4-foot 4-by-4. Allow to dry.
  
  

Constructing the Birdhouse

• 1). Gather the top, bottom and two side rectangular pieces. Stand a square piece on edge and lay a rectangular piece flat so the 6-inch edge is against the square. Line them up and drive four nails along the edge through the square piece into the side.
  
  
• 2). Repeat Step 1 and attach the remaining rectangular piece on the opposite side.
  
  
• 3). Attach a 5 1/2-inch square section between the rectangular pieces on each open side with nails. Drive nails through the bottom and through the rectangular pieces into them.
  
  
• 4). Nail the remaining 6-inch square piece across the top of the two 5 1/2-inch pieces for the roof. Make sure to line up the top with the bottom piece. You now have a 6-inch cube birdhouse with a 5-inch-long by 2 1/2-inch tall opening on two opposing sides for birds.
  
  
• 5). Use the post hole digger to dig a 1-foot-deep hole where you want the birdhouse. The hole needs to be wide enough for the 4-by-4. Once the hole is dug, stick the 4-by-4 in it and pack the open space around it with dirt so it stands vertical.
  
  
• 6). Attach the birdhouse on top of the 4-by-4 pole with the industrial-strength glue.