Martins are very sociable birds, and prefer to nest in colonies. They are not content with one or two compartment houses if larger houses are…
Bluebird birdhouse plans – Bluebirds require houses a little larger than the wrens, with larger doorways. The floor space should be at least 5 inches…
Woodpecker birdhouse plan – Houses for woodpeckers must be made with deep cavities like the hollowed tree-trunks in which they nest. The dimensions will vary…
Robin bird house plans – Robins build their nests on partially sheltered ledges, as well as in trees and shrubbery. They do not take to…
Wren birdhouse plans – Wrens raise two broods each year, and for each brood an apartment is required because wrens do not use the same…
How to make a food dehydrator – A Sun Dryer, consisting of two screened frames, one inverted over the other (Fig. 654), supported on a rack…
How to make a seed box – Plants raised from seed started indoors during late winter or early spring can be brought to maturity so…
DIY Hot Bed Plan – The growing season never arrives early enough for the enthusiastic boy gardener, so he provides himself with a hotbed, by…
When you defend a snow-fort, or “snow-trench” to be modern, you not only want to keep the enemy’s attacking party at a distance by well-a’…
How to make a bobsled out of wood There are two ways of building a bob-sled. One way is to knock together a pair of…