11) Mailbox Bat Box
If you want to make a bat house but don’t want anyone to see what you are working on, then this project is for you. That’s because their website will teach you how to make a bat house that looks like a mailbox!
The article has provided enough pictures for those who want to see the whole process of making the bat house, enabling them to check their progress as they follow each step.
The website also has a video on how to make the said bat house. This is perfect if you want some guidance on how it was actually constructed.
Seeing that this project showcased how the bat house can be done with the help of a kid, maybe we can encourage our own children to help us in making this.
12) Is It A Birdhouse Or A Bat Box?
Another way of making a bat house without being too obvious is to make it look like a birdhouse. Install it in a tree to make it more believable while others are not aware that it is, in fact, a bat house.
The video that can be found in the website is shorter than most instructional videos in making a bat house. However, for those who want to have a quick background on the whole process of bat house making will find this useful.
The additional tips that the maker provided when it comes to building the bat house are also great.
Knowing the specifics in making the bat house will ensure that the house is constructed correctly. It will also improve the chances of the house being inhabited and succeed in protecting the bats.
13) Making A Small Bat House
Although the website where this material can be found is more concerned with preserving the population and habitat of ducks in Canada, it has still provided a guide on how to make bat boxes.
One thing that any beginner will surely like about this particular bat house is its size. Yes, it is small, but it is a great starting point for anyone who wants to make a bat house right away but doesn’t have enough time to construct a much bigger one.
Another great thing about this bat house being small is that it doesn’t use a lot of material. Even if you only have a few wood pieces that can be used for construction, it is still possible for you to make one.
http://www.ducks.ca/assets/2012/06/batbox.pdf
14) Building A Cedar Bat House
Cedarwood is a sturdy material that is mainly used for fences and different pieces of furniture. It’s because of its sturdiness that made it a perfect material for constructing bat houses.
Although the instructions provided on their website isn’t too different from the usual bat houses, what’s unique about it is that it is made of cedar wood that was used for building fences. If you also have excess cedar wood when your fences were replaced, this is a great way to recycle those remaining pieces.
This bat house also looks like a mailbox because of the slit that it has at the front. The use of multiple cedar wood blocks also gave it a cabin-like appeal.
The ingenious use of a material that’s just lying around their house is a good example for everyone and definitely has to be part of this list.
https://www.diynetwork.com/how-to/outdoors/gardening/how-to-build-a-bat-house
15) Flat Style Bat House
Do you want to make a bat house but there are no nearby trees where it can be installed? Then construct a flat style bat house that can be installed in a pole.
This bat house type is similar to a single chamber bat box.
A flat style bat house is best installed in poles. Not only is it light, but it will also be far away from possible predators who are also staying on trees.
Its flat structure also makes it easier to construct, as there is no need to buy bulkier wood just to make it.
What we liked about the PDF guide for this bat house are its recommendations as to the type of wood that should be used. Optional materials are also written, giving the maker a choice as to which material to use for the bat house.
https://dnr.wi.gov/topic/wildlifehabitat/documents/BuildBatHouse.pdf
16) Subtle Bat House In Your House
Can’t find a pole or tree where you can put up the bat house that you made? Then why not just install in outside your house?
The website where this bat house design is featured was able to make a bat house that perfectly blended with his own house! People who don’t know about bat houses won’t even have an idea what is inside it.
He also engraved a Batman sign even if the result isn’t that spectacular. Great effort – not just for the engraving of the symbol, but for being a bat house builder.
His documentation of the step by step procedure in making the bat house was also helpful for anyone who’s just starting to learn about bat houses. This will make it easy for beginners to replicate the process.
This subtle bat house definitely deserves a spot in this list.
https://www.iliketomakestuff.com/iltms-project-nanananananananana-bat-box/
17) Wall Mounted Single Chamber Bat House
The best area where the bat house should be placed is on a high pole. However, placing it on a wall outside the house will also do.
For those who want to make a simple bat house that can easily be mounted in a wall, the PDF guide provided on their website is available for download.
Aside from being a brief guide to making a bat house that can be easily installed in your home, it also provides optional modifications that can be made to it. This gives bat house builders room for experimentation.
The optional modifications specified in the guide also enumerates substitute for some materials such as using a durable plastic mesh for the footholds or using galvanized metal roofs. If you already have these materials already and you’ve decided to make a bat house, you will be able to do so without getting restricted.
http://www.batcon.org/pdfs/bathouses/SingleChamberBHPlans.pdf
18) Another Simple Bat House With A Minor Twist
Though the bat house tutorial presented in the website does not provide too many details, I still found it helpful because of the short video that it has.
From the video found in the website, the process of making the bat house can somehow be followed if you are willing to hit stop every now and then.
Although the look of this bat house isn’t that different from the other bat houses that I’ve already featured, it still made the list because it used an additional material. Rather than making the wooden surface rough, a nylon placemat is used for the bat house’s interior.
The use of this different material will not affect its function, as it can still serve as a good foothold for the bats to enter their house.
https://cottagelife.com/design-diy/how-to-build-a-bat-house/
19) Straight To The Point Instructions For Making A Bat House
The simple act of painting this bat house with black paint gave it a great look. At the same time, this is preferred by bats, as dark paint keeps the bat house looking dark and traps heat (keeping it insulated).
The information on the website where this bat house was found isn’t really new. However, what made us include this in the list is because it was able to provide clear instructions as to how it can be made.
From the looks of it, this website is also aimed at giving projects to young boys who want to learn more about DIY and other manly stuff.
This will give them a great start in becoming a future do-it-yourself builder.
https://boyslife.org/hobbies-projects/projects/147882/build-a-bathouse/
20) Thin Bat House
If you want to make a bat house but you have a limited amount of wood, then this plan is for you.
This bat house plan is also great for people who want to get started on this kind of project but don’t want to spend too much time and money on it. Since it’s thinner than the usual bat houses, it can be built much faster and with little financial investment as possible.
Aside from the guide that she has written on the website, she also provided a PDF file for making a bat house with a different appearance.
The article is easy to relate to, as the author himself learned about making a bat house because of a bat that strayed inside her home.
The necessity of evicting a lost bat got her in the wheel of making a bat house instead.
https://www.popularwoodworking.com/wp-content/uploads/Deluxe-Bat-House.pdf
