One of the most enjoyable aspects of having your own yard is the ability to enjoy the wildlife. There's nothing quite like sitting out on your patio or deck and watching different types of birds ...

The world of birdhouses is divided into two parts: cute, decorative, often whimsical creations that appeal to humans; and functional nesting boxes that the birds will actually use. Candi Meyer ...

Because I live in the Hudson Valley, where birding is not just a hobby but a way of life, almost everyone I know keeps birdhouses in their yards. (At one point, my parents had six of them). But not ...