Top 19 Wildlife Projects

1. 1. Swingin' Bird Feeder

   Learn how to build your own bird buffet and attract wild birds all year long, from DIY Network.

2. 2. How to Prevent Critters from Burrowing Under a Deck

   

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   These step-by-step instructions show how to dig a trench and bury wire mesh in order to prevent creatures from burrowing...

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

3. 3. Controlling Japanese Beetles

   Learn the most common approaches for dealing with Japanese beetles in this expert article from DIY Network.

4. 4. How to Set Up an Aquarium

   

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   Learn how to set up and add fish to your recessed aquarium with these DIY tips.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

5. 5. Getting Rid of Critters

   Nocturnal creatures could be to blame for lawn damage in their nightly quests for grubs. DIY experts offer tips on how t...

6. 6. How to Add a Recessed Aquarium

   

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   Learn how one family saves space in their home while adding a new aquarium.

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 7. How to Add Soil Amendments and Critter Fencing

   

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   Learn how to improve the soil by adding nutrients, and how to build a simple fence.

   Time:

   Day

   Cost:

   $50 - $100

   Difficulty:

   Easy

8. 8. How to Make a Gourd Bird House

   

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   Dried bottle gourds make the perfect bird house. This do-it-yourself project is easy and fun for the whole family.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 9. How to Make a Squirrel Feeder

   Learn how to make a squirrel feeder, from DIY Network. Though some avid bird-feeders consider squirrels a backyard pest...

10. 10. How To Care for Strawberries

    

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    Diseases and pests are an issue with every crop, and strawberries are no exception.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 11. How To Install an Electric Fence

    

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    Learn how to install a shocking but harmless electric fence.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $500 - $1,000

    Difficulty:

    Moderate to Hard

12. 12. Tips for Protecting Corn From Disease, Pests and Animals

    Use these DIY Network tips to keep weeds and insects away from corn crop before harvesting.

13. 13. How to Assemble a Worm Composter

    

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    Worm composting transforms leftover food scraps into valuable plant food. And it can be done year round indoors.

    Time:

    2 hours

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

14. 14. Diseases, Insects and Animals

    These three things constantly threaten gardens. DIY experts offer some effective tactics for keeping these threats at ba...

15. 15. Tips on Protecting the Garden From Pests

    Keep critters away from your growing carrots with these simple yet effective tactics from DIY Network.