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| To match the drill bit with your screw size, hold up the screw next to the bit. The screw should be slightly larger in diameter. Never put a perch on a birdhouse. Native cavity-nesting species don't need them to enter, while house sparrows, an enemy to most of these species, are attracted to birdhouses with perches. |
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Slip the floor piece into the bottom. The piece should be recessed 1/4 inch (.6 centimeters) to keep water from seeping in. Insert it so the two side pieces and facing overlap the floor by this amount. Nail or screw each side into the floor--except the swinging door side piece.
If the roof is wider than the box, make sure the sides overhang by an equal amount. Nail or screw the roof to the backing and facing pieces. Finally, remove the temporary nail from the backing and check to see if the swinging door works properly.
If you've used durable wood, there's no need to paint or stain the birdhouse's exterior (never paint or stain the inside of a birdhouse--the fumes can kill the birds). However, if you've used a less expensive wood, you may want to paint the exterior for more weather protection. Once you're finished, all you need is the right piece of real estate.
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Add the floor and the roof
