Don’t want to spend $40 for a squirrel-proof bird feeder? This homemade bird feeder will cost you less than $10 and take about an hour to put together. Before you get started, you’ll need to buy or ...

If the upcoming movie The Nut Job has inspired you to help your nut-loving friends survive the winter, here is a simple DIY way to make a squirrel feeder for your backyard. Just be sure to place it in ...

While thrifting, keep an eye out for these items, which come in a variety of shapes and sizes. They can be turned into sturdy ...

Watching colorful birds flit around your bird feeder provides a never-ending source of entertainment. Every day, you welcome multiple types of songbirds along with boisterous woodpeckers who seem to ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

I have enclosed a picture of our bear-proof feeder that my son and I built and installed this summer. It is constructed of 2- and 3-inch black pipe, sunk 3 feet in cement into the ground. The crossbar ...

If you welcome birds into your backyard or garden by keeping your bird feeders filled and inviting, you know all too well how pesky squirrels can throw a wrench in the works. These cunning creatures ...

My bird feeders lure Carolina wrens and tufted titmouses—titmice?—but I can't stand to see rodents raid the seeds. So I devised a fortified feeder. Hang a modified 2-liter soda bottle between two ...