Coffee Can Birdhouse: Inspiration http://gardening.sierrahome.com/resource/backyard/backyard.jsp?pageNum=1&con tentID=19680 Here's a birdhouse that will bring you as much daily pleasure as waking up to the aroma of fresh morning coffee! It's simple to build, costs pennies to make, and is a great way to recycle coffee cans and scrap wood. What's more, the finished product is a breeze to clean out after nesting season - just slip out the dowel and empty the can. You don't have to paint it, but if you're like Jean W. of Fort Worth, Texas, who shared this plan, you might want to dress it up. "These are great projects for children's groups, and they cost about $2 to make," Jean says. "Have your friends and neighbors save their coffee cans and precut the wood yourself. Then let the kids paint and assemble them." (If you plan to decorate your birdhouse, Jean suggests sanding and painting the pieces before assembly.) They're as easy to make as store-bought pie, and sell faster than a cup of coffee in a doughnut shop! Get to Work! Inspired but not sure what to do next? Well, we've got everything you need - step-by-step directions, a list of tools and materials and detailed diagrams. Just click on a selection in the right navigation bar and get to work!