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DIY blog sharing our home, budget decorating tips with repurposed farmhouse decor.

Repurposed Bird House

May 12, 2015 26 Comments

We have always received so many compliments about this idea we use in our garden and yard. This Repurposed Bird House is something Matt has been doing for some time now. He loves picking up old garden tools at yard sales and repurposing them into different things for our yard and home. His most infamous projects are the bird houses he puts in top of old garden tools. They are a huge hit with anyone who comes to the yard. 

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

So, with spring here and all the garden and landscaping plans going on, I thought it would be a good time for a post illustrating how easy these old shovel bird house stands are to make.

For this particular bird house, we used an old shovel, but we have also used rakes and other garden tools.

I searched yard sales for this post and came up with this shovel and bird house for $2. Great deal, huh?!

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

The first thing we had to do was make the top of the shovel handle flat. All you need to do for this is cut a little bit off the shovel handle. This will ensure that the bird house will sit on the shovel straight.

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

Then, we pre-drilled through the end of the shovel handle.

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

Next, we cut an old piece of wood to fit the base of the bird house and screwed it to the end of the shovel.

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

Then, we flipped the bird house upside down and screwed the shovel to the base of the bird house.

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

Ta-da! Now you have an Old Shovel Bird House Stand!

All you have to do is push the shovel into the ground.

{After we took this picture, we did push this shovel further into the ground. You could also use a iron stake behind it and tie it to that to ensure it stays. We have never had problems though.}

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

These shovel stands will stay up and hold up to the weather and the birds.

Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

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As you can see, we have used longer garden tools as well. The Repurposed Bird House on the right is never vacant.

Just like my home, I love adding character to our yard. This is a great way to use old garden tools and put them to good use again. You could always paint the houses and the shovels if you wanted to. 

Do you have bird houses in your yard?

If you don’t have time to make a Repurposed Bird House, I found some cute options online:


 

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Are you looking for a cute way to add a bird house to your yard? This Repurposed Bird House is simple to do and it adds a touch of fun to wherever you place it.

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Comments

  1. Karren Haller♥ says

    May 12, 2015 at 9:11 AM

    I think this is a great addtion to you yard, very clever idea and I would for you to share your posts every week. WW is now in progress!!
    Hope you have a fantastic day!
    Karren
    Oh My Heartsie Girl

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 12, 2015 at 12:02 PM

      Thank you!

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      • AL says

        May 17, 2015 at 2:49 PM

        What I was looking for were instructions on how to build the birdhouse. Thanks. Its a great idea with the shovel…

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        • lindsayeidahl says

          May 18, 2015 at 1:52 PM

          Thank you!

          Reply
  2. Christine says

    May 12, 2015 at 1:08 PM

    what a super cute garden you have…I especially love the old window!!! xoxoxo Christine from Little Brags

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 18, 2015 at 1:55 PM

      Thank you Christine!

      Reply
  3. Katie says

    May 13, 2015 at 7:39 AM

    This is absolutely adorable, Lindsay!! What a cute little space!

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 18, 2015 at 1:54 PM

      Thank you Katie!

      Reply
  4. Debbie B says

    May 17, 2015 at 10:31 AM

    Such a great idea!! It looks good in your garden!!

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 18, 2015 at 1:52 PM

      Thank you Debbie!

      Reply
  5. Shelly says

    May 18, 2015 at 7:09 AM

    Love this! Brilliant idea and fantastic repurpose. My garden definitely needs one!
    Found you through Burlap & Babies – thanks for sharing!

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 18, 2015 at 1:51 PM

      Thank you so much Shelly!

      Reply
  6. Lou Lou Girls says

    May 18, 2015 at 4:23 PM

    This looks incredible! Pinned and tweeted. We appreciate you taking the time to party with us. I hope to see you tonight at 7 pm.. Happy Monday! Lou Lou Girls

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM

      Thanks!

      Reply
  7. Tara @ Lehman lane says

    May 19, 2015 at 3:52 PM

    What a fabulous way to display a birdhouse!!! And $2 is awesome!

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    • lindsayeidahl says

      May 20, 2015 at 12:44 PM

      $2, rocks! Thank you Tara!

      Reply
  8. Janet Kellams says

    April 15, 2022 at 3:56 PM

    Hello Lindsay
    I love this birdhouse idea with the shovel. The deal you got was fantastic! I love the way your garden looks.I’d love to see more of it! Can you tell me the name of the beautiful bush you have under the GROW window with the pretty pink and delicate flowers? I love it.

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    • Lindsay says

      April 26, 2022 at 2:07 PM

      Thank you! It is a bleeding heart bush. Love it!

      Reply

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