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DIY Bug House Scrap Wood Project

I had fun building this DIY bug house from scrap wood, but when I got residents before I was even finished then I was REALLY excited! How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare

When I traveled to France and Amsterdam last year I was inspired by some natural bug houses I saw in the gardens there and have wanted to make one ever since. Here is a picture of one of the bug houses I saw:A trip in Amsterdam through pictures. See some fun things to do firsthand as we explore this canal city in The Netherlands through photos! Visit the Amsterdam Zoo, gardens, Hotel Dylan and a food tour through Albert Cuyp Market. There are tons of things to do in Amsterdam!

These little houses are perfect for allowing good bugs to take up residence in your garden. I gathered a bunch of scrap wood and a tree branch, then found some bamboo off in a neighborhood close by. My son actually told me about it, he sees it every day on his bus route. How cute is that? I’m not sure how he even knew what Bamboo was, but he is very observant and lead me straight to it! How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare

I spent some time cutting Bamboo and logs then drilling various size holes in the logs to make little apartments for my friends.How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare I set aside the little house, needing to go out and gather some more material when my boys came in the house telling me we had bugs! How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare

They were not too delighted with this facts because we had solitary bees and they don’t want to get stung! I, on the other hand, was delighted. I moved the little house to a part of the yard that buzzing bees wouldn’t bother anyone and now all is well.How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare

The solitary bees buzz around from hole to hole until they find one just the right size then they crawl in it and make a little nest and seal it up. See the sealed up hole next to the one with the bee? The process is so cool to watch, I’m a total nature nerd, I love stuff like this!How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare

You can make a bug house out of scrap wood too, simply build a frame and add a back then fill with different textures and materials you find locally. Of course I added some of my favorite picket fence pieces because it has to be cute too! How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare I will finish my bug house later and until then I can’t wait to see the life it brings! (We built this wall trellis! Directions here) Don’t forget to pin this for later!a great outdoor craft project to help the bees. Attract solitary bees with a bug hotel you can build from scrap wood. Great spring and summer project to do with kids. This bug house adds charm to your outdoor decor and is great for the environment! #outdoorcraft #gardencraft #scrapwoodproject #bughotel How to build a DIY bug house from scrap wood, perfect for a summer project with kids. Invite good bugs into your garden with this bug hotel, you will soon find solitary bees and insects taking up residence in your yard. #bughouse #savethebees #goodbugs #scrapwood #buildlikeagirl #gardenart #gardenproject #naturalgardencare

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  1. SUSAN says

    June 20, 2019 at 7:04 AM

    Amazing! I didn’t realize we needed to make them some holes ????????

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    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      June 20, 2019 at 7:45 AM

      aren’t they precious, I am seriously in love with this project. It is not the cutest thing I’ve ever made, but I LOVE the purpose!

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  2. Janet W. says

    June 20, 2019 at 4:14 PM

    I would love to learn more about them and also the benefits of having one.

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  3. Crystal says

    June 23, 2019 at 4:37 PM

    You made a home for Leaf Cutter Bees, which are not aggressive…. unless their nests are threatened. They chew holes in leaves and use the leaves to make their nests and then seal up the entrance hole so their eggs can hatch undisturbed. Leaf Cutter Bees are far better at pollinating than Honey Bees and so far have didged the virus that is decimating the Honey Bees across the country! So good job making them a home, one last tip, they like their homes to face the morning sun…. just like me! 🙂

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    • Kim at Salvaged Living says

      June 23, 2019 at 5:06 PM

      this is so awesome, thank you for sharing your knowledge!!! What fun!

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