Decorate your birdbath
and yard by creating
your own pedestal.

Backyard Beauty

Birdbaths rise to new heights with this sturdy pedestal you can make from scraps of 4 x 4s. Seal a terra-cotta saucer to use as a birdbath, or simply set a blooming plant on the pedestal.

You'll need elementary carpentry skills. Omit the chamfers and the decorative trim if you're a beginner. Instead, use 1 x 2s for trim.

• Galvanized nails (or screws)
• Scraps of CCA (chromated copper arsenate)-treated Southern pine. Use the dimensions on the plans (next page) or adapt the design to suit your materials on hand.
• Circular saw
• Router
• Power driver/drill
• Hammer
• Tape measure
• Level