Upcycled Birdhouse Ideas

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4 жыл бұрын

This one is all about upcycling random items into diy birdhouses, ready for spring.
We'll be repurposing salvaged items like an old boot, enamel pan and an offcut of PVC drainage pipe. An old wooden shelf, a piece of corrugated roofing and a copper extraction shroud. We'll also be experimenting for the first time using Yakisugi or what's more commonly known as shou sugi ban to preserve the timber. Really the world is your oyster, just use your imagination to make beautiful homes for your nesting birds.
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@chicha7880 Жыл бұрын

Omgah!! I LOVE THE BOOTHOUSE! my brother has kept all his old hiking and work boots. He said he didn't know why...like 20 pair I'm going to get them and make these. We are having unusually harsh winter this year. Thank you so much! You are the greatest! From South Carolina, USA

@AustinSwink 16 күн бұрын

That's awesome I wanna make this to can't wait to make bird house with my Dad

@johnlewis9745 Жыл бұрын

You will be aware that nestlings need something to help them from the base of the nest to the entrance : e.g. deep grooves in the wood. They will find it very difficult to climb up the inside of a metal saucepan. Perhaps a mesh fitted to the inside of the saucepan would fit the bill. It needs to be in a shaded area or the saucepan will become an oven. The overall design is very clever. This is not a criticism but, hopefully, a constructive suggestion.

@ronaldnorris3683 3 ай бұрын

Hello from TEXAS USA 🤠

@StellaPhotis Жыл бұрын

A bird house called CAT! LOL.... Brilliant idea, brilliantly put together.. Well done

@chrismeyers1607 Жыл бұрын

I love your sketches!!

@chrismeyers1607 Жыл бұрын

These are DOPE - subscribing. So Creative

@johnlewis9745 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely first class ! Excellent demo of attractive well made bird houses.

@ritchandsj3333 2 жыл бұрын

Many thanks!

@EdwardHKrebs 5 ай бұрын

Very artistic

@platformblues 4 жыл бұрын

How does this only have 87 views?! Your video is well done, and your ideas are super creative!

@ritchandsj3333 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for your kind comments. Couldn't agree with you more 😆. Please feel free to share.

@bobbiharrah2518 Жыл бұрын

Love your creativity on these birdhouses. Inspiring.

@cindyclark9534 3 жыл бұрын

Wow...love this! And you did it so fast!

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, really need to get some more made soon

@lenidubelinc000 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this! Love the shoe one.

@ritchandsj3333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@bronwynmonethitchcock1778 3 жыл бұрын

I think they're wonderful!

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, a really fun upcycling project.

@foggyrange 2 жыл бұрын

Cool!

@stevedodge1195 3 жыл бұрын

Very Creative Ideas! Thanks For Sharing

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it.

@jonboy8181 21 күн бұрын

They look cool. How do you clean them out?

@Everythings_Adjustable 4 жыл бұрын

Great ideas Ritch&SJ, love the boot house the best and I like your video it moves along at a good pace 👍 👍

@ritchandsj3333 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, really loved doing them, especially the yakisugi. Although a bit dusty, think some dust extraction maybe in order.

@Everythings_Adjustable 4 жыл бұрын

It is fun experimenting with wood and a blowlamp, I have a vacuum cleaner and a home made cyclone in my garage 👍

@ritchandsj3333 4 жыл бұрын

Have the vacuum and cyclone in place already, just waiting for the others bits to get sorted over the next few weeks.

@deanseldon5640 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome stuff FairPlay 👌

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, hoping to get some new ideas sort soon.

@user-jb4gm1ie7s 3 жыл бұрын

Super ideas and awesome birdhouses. But one important detail is that the inner side with the hole must be rough or with shallow notches applied. Otherwise, chicks, as a rule, cannot cling to the smooth surface and get out of the hole. Accordingly, they remain inside and die. Tested in practice. On the metal inside, you can stick wooden sticks for clawing. Kind regards.

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback, really good to know.

@johnlewis9745 2 жыл бұрын

I use a fine wire mesh on the inside to enable the youngsters climb out. In larger bird homes use a larger wire mesh.

@Straaker 3 жыл бұрын

Very creative!

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊 glad you liked them

@diybysteve 3 жыл бұрын

Those are some pretty interesting idea. I did something out of reclaimed pickets, but no where near like that.

@ritchandsj3333 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, aim to make some more very soon

@blairtheageese5269 2 жыл бұрын

Great ideas and I just wonder about the pot having enough for the bird to get into the hole with out cutting it self of the metal edge?

@tvbox6955 Жыл бұрын

I wonder if the wind will blow the shoe tounge over the opening. Why not tie the laces on both sides of the toungue to prevent this?

@johnlewis9745 Жыл бұрын

A great piece of work, but I feel that the corrugated roof detracts from the first nest. A piece of green waterproof felt would have looked much nicer.

@glennreynolds1501 3 жыл бұрын

Good stuff m8 not sure if cat boots best for birdys lol maybe dewalt

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

LOL

@davidmeyer7511 Жыл бұрын

their nice, but how do you clean them out without taking them back apart?

@chrismeyers1607 Жыл бұрын

and where did you get that sketch book/book cover???

@tittyskillet3413 2 жыл бұрын

Im curious if birds would actually nest in the shoe.

@-me_cure_ric-7266 Ай бұрын

Nice. No music would be even better.

@markopolo5695 3 жыл бұрын

I love making things from sc4ap

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

we know how you feel, there is nothing better than taking something that, others would throw away and then turning it into something else.

@sethwarner2540 4 ай бұрын

very creative! but i cringe when you cut hole in pan, cuz now hole saw gonzo...

@ritchandsj3333 3 ай бұрын

It was a bi-metal hole saw, and I have a spare 🙄

@jimeburg4828 3 жыл бұрын

what is the size opening in a bird house for wrens?

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

I believe it's around 28mm DIA.

@joseecossette2792 3 жыл бұрын

Very creative , but it will be too hot inside because you must have ventilation holes . And black colour is too hot too . Besides that , that’s great ! Congratulations!

@ritchandsj3333 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info, will sort that

@bari2883 2 жыл бұрын

Did you sand the inner rim of the hole in the pot too? Don’t forget bird needs to get out too.

@ritchandsj3333 2 жыл бұрын

We did sand it, to get rid of any sharp edges, but the inside is well worn, so should be enough grip.

@earlcreamer7838 Жыл бұрын

Remember that the birds need to be able to get up to the exit hole, or they will be trapped. Don't assume that they can fly or jump up to the hole.

@AustinSwink 16 күн бұрын

That's good point

@AustinSwink 16 күн бұрын

Still great idea can't wait to start building with my dad

@annacastro5969 3 жыл бұрын

, Big

@bagsandbling7564 2 жыл бұрын

Love the boot house! Unfortunately, since there is no (easy) way to remove the old nest and clean out the boot, birds will only nest one season in it. Just like you wouldn't live in a house with someone else's s h*t in it, neither will birds. It looks good though!

@ritchandsj3333 2 жыл бұрын

The insert in the top of the boot does come out, so we can clean the boot out. But thanks for the comment and advice.