05/07/2026
A simple birdhouse is a great weekend project that adds a little life to your backyard. With one cedar board, a few basic tools and the right bird-safe details, you can build a sturdy birdhouse in an afternoon.
Our step-by-step guide shows you how to measure, cut and assemble a cedar birdhouse, choose the right entrance hole size for common backyard birds and add a few small details that help protect nesting birds. Find the materials, tools and expert advice you need at your neighborhood Rocky’s Ace Hardware, then give it a try. Read the full project guide: https://rockys.com/project/how-to-build-a-simple-diy-birdhouse-with-rockys/