Customer Reviews

The New Birdhouse Book: Inspiration and Instruction for Building 50 Birdhouses

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This book was quite useful. However, I also purchased "Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders: From Simple, Natural Designs to Spectacular, Customized Houses and Feeders" at the same time. I was very disappointed to find that the plans were almost all EXACTLY THE SAME.

I am always looking for inspiration and alternatives for my birdhouse designs. The first part of this book caught my fancy with great photographs. Sadly the section on design plans was a great disappointment with little or no illustrations or photographs of completed houses. Also, there was no index in my edition. Bummer...wish I had bought it used rather than paying full price.

How do you put out a book like this with no pictures of the finished projects? Ridiculous! I wish I could give it ZERO stars!

I WAS VERY DISSAPPOINTED WITH THIS BOOK. IN THE SECTION WHERE THEY HAVE THE INSTUCTIONS FOR BIRD HOUSES TO BUILD THEY DON'T HAVE A PICTURE OF IT. EVEN THE DRAWING IS NOT OF THE FINISHED BIRD HOUSE BUT A DRAWING WITH ALL THE PIECES UNATTACHED. I GUESS YOU HAVE TO BUILD THE THING TO SEE WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE. BIG HELP!

The New Birdhouse Book: Inspiration And Instruction For Building 50 Birdhouses by Leslie Garisto is far more than just another woodworking "how-to guide" for a weekend project. Rather it is a full blown celebration showcasing a vast variety of crafted avian housing, ranging from common box houses to pillared feeders, as well as expansive and complex creations designed especially to attract specific birds. Color photography, detailed diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and more, make The New Birdhouse Book a must-have for woodworkers of all skill and experience levels who seek to apply their talents to the betterment of our feathered friends.

Good designs, easy to follow plans. This book piqued my interest in dovecotes, and now I'm off in another direction.