Log Cabin Bird House

How to build your own Log Cabin Bird House with green roof. Before anyone accuses me of cutting down trees to build a bird house I didn't!! The sticks I used were all from trees that had been blown down when storm Ophelia passed over Ireland on the 16th October 2017.
This project is more about taking your time and enjoying the process of building something with just hand tools. The wood I collected was about 18 - 24 mm in diameter and the other wood was some pallet wood I had laying around. I decided to go with the green roof as i think it fits better with the look of the cabin style. I used some polythene to protect the wood and stapled on some chicken wire to hopefully prevent the earth from sliding. I am not too sure how well the green roof will survive over time. It should be fine for all the seasons except maybe for the summer months as i fear it will dry out without watering but then again Irish summers can be quite wet also. There is plenty of ventilation in the bird house and i used a minimal amount of glue to help hold the joints together. To gain access for cleaning the pins i used to hold the floor in place will have to be removed. This will not be a big job to do when the time arrives.The tools used in the project were a hammer, hand saw, tenon saw, utility knife, a hatchet and staple gun. I hope you enjoy it and hopefully it may inspire you to make one yourself!
Always be careful using tools and machinery!!
Music: KZbin audio library.
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[@martindelmanso4952]

Absolutely Fantastic. Thank you so very much. Best I've ever seen. I've NEVER commented on KZbin before despite thousands of viewing's over the years. That's how impressed I am. I love making bird/nesting boxes, however I don't believe I'm that talented or have the patience 😵. Thanks again & all the very best, MDM 🐻

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Wow, thank you very much Martin.

[@Jrock32464]

Finally a real bird house without a bunch of store bought junk. Excellent!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Josephine.

[@bagud690]

What I love about this DIY video (besides that end product looks amazing) is that you use basic materials and more importantly basic tools, all others are using almost professionally equipped workshops that is not affordable to many. Thanks for that and keep up the good work!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much I will try!

[@paulinewhite3273]

I've just watched your video and have found it emotional, the amount of love you put into making the bird house was amazing, wonderful crafting skills.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Hi Pauline, thank you very much.

[@CharlieOkeson]

Thank you for the rapid-fire sound effects and chill music. and no self-explanatory explanations. Perrrrfect.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Charlie.

[@ozzietadziu]

I built a reasonably accurate replica of this cabin and the first family of birds that moved in installed an Anderson window. Clever little rascals!

[@lovejcdc]

I also heard they installed a sprinkler system for the dry periods lol and are planning on a attached fly-in garage LMBO

[@bettechic5052]

Our feathered friends truly have a friend in You! Bless you for taking care of these beautiful creatures.. ❤

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Bette.

[@ruthosborn7482]

Thank you for showing how to build without having to use/own the tools so many of these how to videos use. I just need simple how-tos without having to use a table saw, nail gun, etc. I don't have a need for, nor do I have room for all those tools. Thank you! Your bird house is great.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Ruth.

[@djdimatteo52]

I love the sound of fast forward hammering, it reminds me of Benny Hill.

[@dakshiththalattupadalgal]

Different taste 😆😆😆 🔨🔨🔨

[@Skwerm87]

Reminded me of a woodpecker

[@ladiewithstyle]

😂😂😂

[@SheyCrompton]

Love this idea. The roof is an awesome touch. Would love to see if it's still going this many years on.

[@cynb.347]

Log cabin indeed. Loved this. I really enjoyed watching. I wish I could see who goes in it.

[@mannyyoutube3259]

That looks great and plants on top look amazing. I'm sure birds around town are chirping with excitement 🐦👍🏻

[@charliejohnson3184]

That is just amazing. Thank you for sharing. It’s nice to see you do that with simple tools that even beginners could duplicate. Well done!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Charlie.

[@gessed]

Beautiful. One of the best bird houses I have seen on KZbin.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Ramsey Mery

[@pezzep2143]

It's gorgeous, so relaxing to watch too. You make having patience fun! TY Eamon Walsh!

[@Frankferra33]

Beautiful craftsmanship and idea for a house. It was a pleasure watching you build it. Thank you sir and keep building!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much FF

[@emzeegaming7551]

I'll definitely copy this one for my love birds. Beautiful bird house. 🙂

[@tommythecatofficial32actual]

this is the coolest thing even seen all year!!

[@mudbud255]

My son has a woodworking senior project to do and I think this will be perfect. Great job and thank you for the idea.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Oh wow that's great! Thank you very much and tell him best of luck with the project.

[@michaelmoerbe8540]

Best bird house video ever! Loved the sound, as if of woodpeckers hammering.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Michael.

[@tonyawood2911]

I’m in love with the grass roof idea. Nice bird house.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Tonya.

[@MiguelY22]

Awesome bird house and awesome video. Thanks for sharing

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thanks Miguel

[@waterboy8999]

Brilliant! That's a lot of work, who cares how long it takes. Great work. David

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much David

[@deepadventure3835]

I just recently trimmed a pile of branches this week :D Now I got the urge to put them to better use

[@fasterpussycat2161]

Beautiful, and no power tools. Just beautiful.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@alonzo76]

Its the most pretty and lovely birdhouse i have ever seen!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Alonzo.

[@delphinemorales3739]

I agree with you

[@vkim6482]

I agree 😊

[@johnlewis9745]

What a beautiful birdhouse. It's a real work of art and I deem it a privilege to have seen you build it. May you live long and prosper.

[@malikah3161]

جميل

[@stevenmarry6845]

I thought the house was cool until I saw the grass going on the roof, then it became brilliant, sublime even..

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Steven!

[@lovergirl4sure]

So pretty the 🐦 birds will love it ❤

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Myra

[@virginialubin3003]

Good job 👍👍 Excellent 👌👏 Beautiful little house for birds.. Good big heart for birds.Blessing

[@Paulo37580]

I wish I were a bird ... How talented you are, man. Congrats. Greetings from Brazil.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much!!

[@LearningZoneLanguages]

I'm also fixing the bird feeder now. I thought about the grass roof so this video helped me.

[@claudwood6219]

This person who made this must be a very kind person...that's brilliant

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Claud.

[@odeythedj]

What a beautiful and useful DIY. Congratulations!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@Rammohan_Kasturi]

Wow What a Lovely 🐦s Green Home.. Excellent Excellent and Marvelous.. ✍ Ramon

[@endurance8910]

absolutley brilliant,...... though i was cringing when you were using the stanley knife ,but hey , youve still got your thumb and the cabin looks great. gonna build one for my little girl for her dolls

[@anngeoghegan5264]

You made it look so easy.great finish.loved the grass on top.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Ann

[@jenosira561]

The grass is brilliant idea. It is self sustained as long as there is soil and water. Amazing work.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Jeno.

[@sarveshbhalerao]

This is so amazing. Looks so beautiful. A perfect piece of art to make in these covid-19 locked down days. I am gonna make that certainly. Thank you so much for sharing.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Sarvesh!!

[@faa8472]

These crafting vids are soo relaxing

[@darlenenelson215]

That is absolutely awesome. If you were my neighbor I'd be over at your house watching you all the time 😀. Great job you are a fantastic craftsman!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Darlene 😊

[@mariafhp]

Really fabulous . Well done ❤❤❤

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Maria.

[@colonelmustard4377]

I love the way he uses a 22 oz framing hammer for the micro logs :D

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Sometimes you need some extra persuasion. :-)

[@mallymakings2853]

Absolutely brilliant. I just found your channel and I’m loving your content. You’re very clever. Thank you for sharing. 😊

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank, you very much Laura!

[@geraldinepugh7111]

Best ever bird house, can’t wait to try and make one, thank you soo much for the idea, lots of happy birds. Geraldine South Wales

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Geraldine 😊

[@rajalakshmimohan232]

Havent seen such an intetesting and perfect DIY project. You love birds. Awesome

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you! 😊

[@rajyashreepande6881]

Perfect craftsmanship.I wish if I were a bird

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much.

[@wendijackson8844]

My Dad makes birdhouses also. I'm going to show him this and maybe we'll make it together. 💚

[@ladiewithstyle]

I am Totally in love with this little Cabin Bird House!❤ It’s priceless…with a turf roof too!!!!! Going to collect some branches TODAY!😊

[@ladiewithstyle]

Thank you, Again!❤

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you so much for watching .

[@martellotowers1404]

I would be proud to live in that bird house! Very handmade and nice.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you!

[@kalidasan8491]

Hey man!! Thank you so much for the wonderful idea. I have done exactly the same after seeing yours. Except the grass

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Hi Kali, thank you . I would love to see a pic if you can send me one.

[@kalidasan8491]

Actually my idea was to send a picture to you and ask suggestions unfortunately there was no upload option. Is there any??

[@ertanakdeniz9702]

"Those who find beauty in all of nature will find themselves at one with the secrets of life itself." (L. Wolfe Gilbert)

[@julianparra6788]

Those birds better be thankful! Damn you put some work in. Great house.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Julian

[@kaifreeman286]

Pretty cool house!!!!!!!!!! Especially with the going green efect of the roof, I especially love how you hammered it with an uptempo speed like (very funny). KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Kai

[@JEYD220699]

Man, I found your channel just yesterday and I subbed instantly! Awesome birdhouse. I love your projects!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much!!

[@8schopra]

Woooow 💚💚 I would steal that if you were my neighbour 👌👌👌 😍😍 tooo good

[@EamonWalshDIY]

😂😂😂

[@westsiderrider4937]

The 45s with an ax is epic, nice job

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you!

[@angusmackay7281]

That is better than most people's holiday accommodation. You may have taken it too far, but I'm sure the birds are happy.

[@thematey3592]

I think all that is missing is a very small model of a lawn mower on the roof.... lol. Excellent project, I might just have to build one of those. Thanks for taking the time to make very enjoyable videos.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Ian.

[@paulmurphy2583]

This just might be a great lockdown project for me to try, just need to get a wood carving knife, Ill get the sticks when I walk the dog

[@questionmark9819]

That definitely deserves a thumbs up 👍

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much.

[@alicekarelicki7763]

NY GOODNESS,,,,, YOU HAVE A LOT OF TALENT...... WELL DONE

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Alice.

[@rosec.9695]

I’m making a fairy house, so the door will be a bit different xD but thank you for this video! Very straightforward.

[@jaker1225]

what do you mean. if you gonna make one make it jusl like it.....I guess...sorry anyway

[@tomaszadamczyk10]

Cudna robota. Podziwiać tylko można 😊

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Dziękuję Tomasz

[@jackiemorrell2298]

How lovely, your skills are amazing and I bet you have the happiest birds ever.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Jackie.

[@bochomicz3677]

Would love to have one like this for myself 😊, master piece.... lucky bird who will call this, his home, beautiful 😊👍

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much.

[@MikeTheMaker1]

Amazing idea. I'm gonna build one for sure. The grass roof was a nice touch, I think I'll use moss.

[@antcommander1367]

im gonna build one too. with few change's it will become bird feeder.

[@whitefusion9688]

This is just superb, I been tryin to find out about "building plans birdhouses" for a while now, and I think this has helped. You ever tried - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some awesome things about it and my neighbour got excellent results with it.

[@sophiashcherbakova2867]

This is just superb, I've been looking for "patterns for birdhouses" for a while now, and I think this has helped. Have you ever come across - Daniliana Birdfly Babar - (search on google ) ? Ive heard some interesting things about it and my co-worker got great results with it.

[@popaugustin1436]

Mike Builds

[@kahalapantohan1516]

Beautiful. A bird should be so blessed.

[@kairohmann4350]

Wunderschönes Vogelhäuschen. 👍👍👍

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Vielen Dank

[@theswime945]

I loved watching this. Thanks for sharing. Cheers.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much!

[@Pushpalatha13]

Awesome, I need that house.

[@jaker1225]

make one...you know....

[@the_perigoso]

"honey, why is there a perfect square patch of grass missing in our lawn?"

[@aralicnico7609]

Rafael Silva ..

[@neeind5]

Rafael Silva 😂😂😂😂😂

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

@Inner Monk goddamnaliens..

[@khanhlannguyen1676]

Hahaha...

[@iamziano]

Hahahah!

[@williamfoster9024]

Thank you for showing us your bird house! 🐦

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you for watching William.

[@janus878]

It's so lovely so i'll start happily tomorrow morning🙋‍♀️

[@litahsr.8226]

Wow i'm gonna try that that was awesome

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you!

[@mikvisin]

bravo, well done,

[@bocco49]

You are sure a craftsman that came out really nice Thanks for the lesson

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you.

[@wabbit1313]

Very nice log cabin bird house!!!!!!! I want one!

[@markjgaletti57]

Usually, come across negative comments. not this time! Not a single self-absorbed I can do it better comment. How refreshing..

[@borntocreate-whereideascom761]

yes but all bird boxes need a way in to clean out the old nests or the boxes become disease ridden but it does look amazing.

[@PhillipYewTree]

A nice idea. Good stuff. How about “hinging” the bottom for cleaning out the old nest??

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Philip, good idea.

[@SillyOmega]

Nice craftsman ship. Good way to see how cabins are made small scale. Because bigger are built similar. I was just searching for small wood working projects that use few tools. Nice jobs using the fallen branches. A lot of poeple don't relise the tress that get destroyed by storms. Get turned into lumber or firewood. Most poeple think they just chip them up and they get wasted.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much Kameron.

[@user-yb9ge6ms2d]

Здравствуйте, классный домик, СПАСИБО, посмотрела Ваше видео с улыбкой,Всего Вам и Вашим Близким Хорошего.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Большое Вам спасибо.

[@robertlangley258]

This is absolutely the neatest most inspired beautiful birdhouse I have ever seen. I’ve seen great works of art for bird houses but this is using nature at its finest. Simple but perfect. All I want to know now is, will birds actually use it? Heh heh heh 👍👍👍

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you so much Robert!!!!

[@endurance8910]

Eamon Walsh DIY would be great if you could get a picture or video of birds nesting in it...... thatd be the icing on the cake 🐦

[@StoneyRidgeFarmer]

Very Cool!

[@Lucas_Terry]

Well wasnt expecting to find you in the comment section lol

[@kenfolstad1346]

Absolutely brilliant

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thanks Ken!

[@tairatoney8118]

That's the cutest thing I've ever seen. 🐦

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Taira.

[@brandishoogy]

Absolutely awesome. Great work.. 😁

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you brandishoogy!!

[@SouthpawDavey]

Fantastic man ;-) Love it.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Davey!

[@TheTaemobig]

On my way to the park to get all my materials!awesome video man! See ya! Cheers

[@mariabrett6712]

Beautiful work

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Maria.

[@PeacefulCountryLife]

Awesome stuff! :)

[@01gizli]

I wish I had a house like this, ı want to be a bird🌸

[@nancyfahey7518]

So cute. A lucky bird is going to love that.

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Nancy.

[@andreaveglia4259]

Beautiful bird house!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Andrea!

[@mrintomesee]

I'll be doing this tomorrow! This is a great idea and looks beautiful. I have some artifical grass lying about which will come in handy :)

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Steven. The artificial grass will be perfect. Send me a pic if you can when you are done I would love to see it.

[@mrintomesee]

@@EamonWalshDIY Will do sir! It may be a week away if i use the branches i found today or i may look for alternatives. It's riddled every centermetre with spot sized bobbles, it took over an hour just to do one branch. It might be tree root offshoots or something but it's very straight.

[@pigeonlove]

Artificial grass will just disintegrate into millions of bits and strings of plastic that the birds will suffer from

[@user-pn5dy8pm7c]

Сразу вспомнила, как с мужем дом строили, примерно так!

[@jovosedlar]

Дивно! Никад нисам уживо видео такву кућу...

[@user-vr2ed9jx1v]

Fantastic job!!! You are a true master!!!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you very much.

[@angela1960ful]

Un seul mot...époustouflant !! 👍👍👍♥️. Angela ( Belgique )

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Merci Angela en Belgique 😊

[@kasiakalarepa8933]

Super👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍👍👍

[@sureshbhaiparekh6739]

"IT'S TOO GOOD"

[@JoshHopkinsYT]

Thanks for making the vid. I am going to try this and I think i'm going to try using a hole saw to cut out the grooves. I also have this cool car back up camera with night vision that i'm gonna install inside so I can watch my tenants in the living room tv.

[@misswilsable]

This is the coolest bird house ever!

[@EamonWalshDIY]

Thank you Janne.