Wooden birdhouse from a kit

How to make it

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   1

   Lay out the pieces

   Open the kit and match each piece to the picture in the instructions.

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   2

   Sand the edges

   Sand any rough edges until they feel smooth. Splinters are no fun.

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   3

   Glue first

   Add a thin line of wood glue where the sides meet the base. It makes the house stronger.

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   4

   Start the nails

   Grown-up step: tap each nail in far enough to stand on its own. Then hand over the hammer.

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   5

   Hammer them in

   Put on safety glasses. Hold the hammer near the end and tap with small, steady hits.

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   6

   Paint the outside

   Paint the outside only. Leave the inside and the hole bare for the birds.

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   Hang it

   Hang it 5 to 10 ft up on a post or tree, away from busy feeders.