PVC is one of those materials that, like duct tape, that can be used for so many more things than the original intended purpose. I’ve seen PVC used for everything from cosplay to birdhouses. One of my friends works in aviation engineering and he has told me that you can even use PVC foam in the aerospace industry for component construction. Finding places that offer pvc foam for sale is not always easy though, but thanks to sites such as compositesone.com, you can find a number of hard to come by mainstays of the composites industry online. Above all, PVC is a strong material, easy to work with, and a hardy product that can withstand plenty of hard knocks and bad weather. If you love birds and want a fun weekend project, you can try this PVC birdhouse – simple, inexpensive (provided you have the right tools, or know where to borrow them from), and really cool.
One of the perks about making this birdhouse from PVC is that you can match the color to your house, although of course you don’t have to. If you want, you can make the birdhouse in any color. Just be sure that the paint and PVC will adhere to each other (also, make sure the paint is weatherproof). If you’re going for the matched look, however, the nest will be safer, as it is better camouflaged.
Another perk is that you can probably find the materials for free – there are plenty of people who always have extra PVC handy, and might be interested in some sort of trade. If you get to use their tools, you just make an extra birdhouse and return the tools along with a birdhouse as a gift. The birdhouse is easy to install too, whether you hang it on the porch, put it in a tree, or attach it to your house underneath the roof.
Before you begin the birdhouse, you’ll want to measure and cut the pieces to fit. Using a permanent marker is preferable, and you can sand off the markings once the cut has been made. Then you can spray paint the pieces in whatever color you choose. After that, you’ll need to use some very strong glue to attach the pieces. Allow them to dry in a garage or outside for a while to solidify the bond. That’s really the entire process. You can make a few birdhouses at the same time without adding a lot of extra time. These would make great presents for the bird watchers in your life.
Now of course, if you don’t have the tools or the materials, but you’d still like to have one of these birdhouses, you can find them for sale on places like Etsy. They’re available in multiple colors, and for a great price. We found a seller who had multiple options for sale for $20. Even if you aren’t a crafty person, you can still enjoy the craft that someone else made. It takes all kinds, as they say.
If you don’t like this particular design but still want to make a birdhouse out of PVC, there are several tutorials with differently shaped birdhouses that you might prefer. Whether you want a written tutorial with photos, or a video tutorial, there are plenty of options available.
Does this sound like something you’d enjoy doing this weekend? If so, you can shop Cedarhill Woodshed on Etsy to purchase your own birdhouse, or you can find a written tutorial with excellent photos at DIY Network. And if you’d rather watch someone put a few together, you can watch DIY Easy Crafts on YouTube.
