DIY bat house plans you can build in a weekend
Bats eat a lot of bugs. Put a house up in your yard and you give them a place to roost, which puts them to work on the mosquitoes and other insects around your property.
These plans keep the build simple. The whole thing comes out of a single sheet of plywood and a 1×8, so you are not chasing a long lumber list. You get a materials list, a cut list, and step by step assembly instructions that walk you from the first cut to the last screw.
What you get
- Materials list
- Cut list
- Step by step assembly instructions
Who it’s for
The average DIYer who is comfortable with basic power tools. Finish it with whatever finish you like and hang it. This is a digital download, and you can download it up to 4 times.
Frequently asked questions
What do these DIY bat house plans include?
You get a materials list, a cut list, and step by step assembly instructions that walk you from the first cut to the last screw. The build comes out of a single sheet of plywood and a 1×8, so you are not chasing a long lumber list.
Are these bat house plans good for beginners?
Yes. The plans are built for the average DIYer who is comfortable using basic power tools. They keep the build simple, with a clear materials list, cut list, and step by step instructions so there is no guesswork on what to buy or where to cut.
Are these bat house plans a digital download?
Yes, this is a digital download that you can download up to 4 times. After you build it, finish it with whatever finish you like and hang it. The build comes out of a single sheet of plywood and a 1×8, and you get a materials list, a cut list, and step by step assembly instructions.
Why put up a bat house?
Bats eat a lot of bugs. Putting a house up in your yard gives them a place to roost, which puts them to work on the mosquitoes and other insects around your property. The average bat can eat up to 6,000 to 8,000 mosquitoes and other bugs every night.
Ready to build? These step-by-step plans and guides from The Craftsman Blog walk you through it.
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DIY Bat House
Bats eat hundreds of mosquitoes an hour, which makes a bat house the best pest control money can buy — under $100 to build. Scott's plans show how to make one that actually attracts them. A fun, genuinely useful backyard project.