Architectural Birdhouses: If you can build a box, you can build a great birdhouse, Paperback

Architectural Birdhouses: If you can build a box, you can build a great birdhouse using the simple instructions contained in this book. You start with a Basic Box, add a few shapes, alter a few features, embellish a surface or two, then add some of your own creative juices and you have a recipe for success.The key is using handmade and off-the-shelf items in unusual ways, coupled with unique painting techniques. In addition to building birdhouses, you will find useful information about how to attract birds, mounting your birdhouse, security, maintenance and other functional aspects, including a special chapter on outdoor and indoor display. Building birdhouses, the Basic Box way, can be fun for the whole family - a great way to share an experience and an opportunity to teach youngsters how to handle and respect tools. So let's get started

Richard T. Banks is an award-winning architect and artist with over 30 years experience in architectural design and art. He designs, handcrafts, and sells unique birdhouses on his commercial website, www.architecturaleditions.com. His one-of-a-kind birdhouses are sought after by garden enthusiasts and collectors alike and have been featured in a number of popular publications including "Southern Living", "This Old House", and "Garden Design". Richard resides in Pinehurst, North Carolina with his wife Marilyn.