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DIY Birdhouses [VIDEO]
ReStore Staff : Mar 13, 2025 1:19:53 PM
We're thinking spring! In the latest segment of WCCO's DIY Friday, you'll find inspiration for creating your own birdhouse. Jan Hagerman, New...
In early March, ReStore hosted a booth at the Minneapolis Home + Garden Show. Staff and volunteers enjoyed connecting with vendors and attendees. People who visited our booth learned about ReStore, plus got some candy and free merchandise. They also voted on the winners for our 2025 DIY Birdhouse Contest (our social media followers could also vote). Inspired by spring, we allowed ReStore supporters to show off their upcycling skills by making a birdhouse. Fourteen people submitted creative birdhouses!
Keep reading to see the winners and contributors from the contest.
First Place: Ali's Birdhouse
A fairy house fit for the birds! Ali's whimsical, adorable birdhouse won first place.
Second Place: Janelle's Birdhouse
Using pieces of wood, ReStore volunteer Janelle crafted a raccoon-inspired birdhouse. Isn't it cute?
Tie for Third Place: Matt's Birdhouse
ReStore employee Matt had a bright idea for his birdhouse. He used a repurposed light fixture from ReStore to make this DIY project.
Tie for Third Place: Sheila's Birdhouse
Sheila's birdhouse is a tribute to Habitat for Humanity's most famous volunteer, the late President Jimmy Carter.
Even More DIYs
We loved seeing all the creative entries! We had many talented DIYers participate. Here are the rest of the birdhouses.
Anonymous Birdhouse 1
This participant used an old wooden drawer for the base of the birdhouse and reused a home décor sign for the sides.
Anonymous Birdhouse 2
This participant leaped right in with this cute, creative a-frame birdhouse.
Adam's Birdhouse
This birdhouse is going places. Did you notice the license plate at the top of Adam's project?
Colleen's Birdhouse
Colleen transformed pieces of wood into a colorful and cheerful DIY project. Perfect for spring!
Dori's Birdhouse
Dori, another ReStore volunteer, created a small birdhouse for what she calls "Minnesota's unofficial state bird"—the mosquito. She decorated the tree with gems from a chandelier from ReStore.
James' Birdhouse
More gems! James' birdhouse is a creative mosaic.
Jen's Birdhouse
For her birdhouse, Jen repurposed a basket and fabric.
Mike's Birdhouse
Mike's Ducks Unlimited birdhouse also has a duck call on the back, not pictured.
Susan's Birdhouse
Susan used a light fixture to create her birdhouse, using wood to bring a touch of nature.
Tom's Birdhouse
For his take on a birdhouse, Tom repurposed an entire chandelier!
Feeling Inspired?
Our DIY Headquarters offers an amazing selection of projects! From refinishing furniture to creating garden décor, you can get the latest tips and tricks for your home improvement projects. Then, stop by one of our ReStore locations to pick up affordable materials for your own upcycle creation.
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