Building a Bee +Bug Hotel / Insect Habitat and Garden Art
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- čas přidán 28. 08. 2024
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-viewer submitted project is what we are up to today. New to me but fun nonetheless todays project is a B+B ...bees and bugs hotel,condo,house.I used a lot of recycled materials to build this and collected a bunch of natural materials to fill it. Bugs or not i think it turned out pretty good and makes a nice garden ornament as is
To make an antiqueing stain for new wood, place a sheet (12×12 or so) aluminium foil soaked in white vinegar until it dissolves. Brush it over new wood. Turns it gray and old looking immediately. I have no idea why, but it works very well.
Steel wool works too but i think it goes more black
“I may have overdone it” 😂
Awesome take on the idea sir. Made the 'mistake' of showing my wife (I think she is a a type of squirrel since she loves collecting acorns) so I can see a smaller version with acorns, chestnuts, pinecones - thank you for providing the inspiration and guidance on how to get it done. The content you share helps bring a little peace in the world we live in. Thank you for taking the time to film and edit and everything else it takes to put out content.
To true my wife is the same way
Wow Doug, that's beautiful... I would put that inside my house for decor. A craft store would sell that for a pretty penny. (I also like the nail gun.)
Be a great sidedrop for a coffee and whittle come spring. Very cool
Respekt gospodine za urađen posao. Kreativno, pedantno, korisno. Svaka čast.
Loved to see you have fun with this - hang the time - it's worth every second. Thanks Doug - and Jim for the inspiration
Any bug or bee should be beeyond excited to stay there. Yours looks like a 5 star establishment :)
The only time I've seen the Bug Hotels were in videos or movies from the UK and generally placed in or around the garden.
I love that your chop saw is on a old sewing machine stand.
Doug, that is a work of art. hope you get lots of insects to take up residents.
I have been building bee houses for solitary bees for over 12 years now, and use a 5/16" brad point bit to get a very clean hole. The bees will not nest in a hole that is not smooth.
My bee houses are for the Osmia lignaria. They are the best pollinator of fruit trees.
Thanks for starting my day on a fun and happy note.
You put a smile on my face and gave me an urge to
get up and get moving. Thanks for sharing your energy,
imagination and drive. Enjoy your day.
I love that you re-purposed that great old window, wood and tin. You see promise in things others toss. I bet you scope out all the curbs on trash day lol
I wonder how many times, as Doug was stripping the window, he thought " Why didn't I just build a new frame in 10th of the time". But, what a charming end result.
Love it.i think in my yard it would become the first ever spider feeder. Lol
River rat,
I Love it for a Spider House!
Can’t wait to see that follow up
Love the workshop
Wow, what a sweet interesting productive video. The critters will love their new home.
That is Bob on. Love re-using stuff that is scrap to other people. Man after my own heart. No fancy sawdust extraction, just need a dustpan and brush! I wish I had as much room as you have. I seem to have timber and bits of doors with hinges attached in the way. Yesterday I spent an hour (3!) sorting through some hardwood pallet wood that was on top the table saw. Time to make that bee/ bug hôtel 👌🍀
That was awesome Doug, thanks a lot l truly enjoyed it! 👍👍👍💯💯💯
What a great video!!! You look happiest making stuff!!!
Oh man, you got me all excited to start watching videos on carving Tree Bark...
Always something interesting on Doug's channel 👏👍
Yay! My dad got picked!
he is also my dad (thanks 😄)
💖💖💖 You have a cool dad!
Love the sewing machine stand for the miter saw. Never would have thought to use that. I bet its sturdy as heck.
Liked that project. You did a great job building it. It'll be interesting see to what takes up residence. Have a great day.
Very interesting project. Thanks.
Daughter and I really enjoyed this build. Hope you make more fun build videos like this based on user submitted ideas. Cheers.
That is very cool 👍👍 Thanks Doug and God bless ✌️
As always enjoyed the video but more importantly you have also given me a project I can do with my granddaughter thanks Doug for sharing and to Jim who sent the it to you ❤️✌🏼
I may be having a go :) cheers Doug
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to make an attempt at building my own soon, hope it's as good as that one. I love that when Doug goes for supplies, he just simply walks out his back door into the wilderness. Great stuff.
B🐝,B🦋&B🐞 Linker Hotel.... great job!
Good morning Doug ! Very Nice , Great Rustic House. Love to see more. 👍👍😊
All I need is to find a few hours to make one for my garden. Working full time and busy with remodeling my Home inside n out doesn’t afford me much carving n crafting n climbing time. I like to climb to the top branches of trees to find a nice walking stick to save and carve later. I am very safe with a quality harness n ropes. Climbing Carver lol
That is so kind, lm sure every tiny bug will appreciate it, its a lovely job too
That looked really fun thanks for sharing Doug God Bless yall stay safe
Oh I love it. And your video’s keep up the great content Doug.
Using the window really makes the whole project. Very cool. Congrat's on passing 175k subscribers.
Doug awesome project👍👍👍
Pretty cool!
A 5 star B&B for bugs Brilliant
You are such a talent .. awesome loved every minute of this video .
Really like this type of video, good job.
Best Bug Motel I've ever seen. Super job!
Love your videos, so fun! Peace and good fortune and good health to you and your family.
Oh my goodness!! I would put that in the living room! You are such an artist!
Pretty dang great project, Doug. It looks stunning.
I am 100 % positive the bugs, butterflies and other insects will love their bug hotel.
Might be a 5 star if not a 7 star hotel...for sure. ;)
Thank you for taking us along. I did really enjoy watching it. Have a great weekend.
Cheers from Germany.
I love this Doug, it’s such a nice piece 🐛🦋🐝🐞
Great video Doug. Always something to learn from you, and be entertained while you learn it. Thanks for the time you dedicate to sharing your knowledge.
This was a great project video to watch. I love the idea and it looks really beautiful! I have a small bee house that my daughter made in school and it gets alot of interesting activity. 👍👍
Great job Doug I enjoyed watching the video
Cool project as usual Doug. I would like to see a short video or a few pictures later when you have guest living there.
Very, very cool!! Very nice Doug!
Love it, I've been meaning to do one too, that looks great. I have a ton of bamboo plant stakes I was going to cut up to stack with ends out, pre-drilled holes!
All that work without a single cup of coffee!! If you can't go camping with the bugs invite the bugs to come to you. Do an overnighter under the new bug house to speed the move in🐝🦟🐜🕷🐳😲
Great project thanks Doug
14:15, you throw nothing away, good for you!
You have really stepped up your game. I have never seen anyone work so fast. and wow, your carvings are really coming to life. I would swear I saw that caterpillar move. Seriously, though. This is gorgeous, and I love your take on it. I can't wait to see how it's doing in a year or so, and if the butterflies will use it. Thanks so much for sharing.
Beautiful!
Wow! I love it! Even though I don't care for bee or bugs, it would be nice just to watch to see what happens. Good job, Doug! I think I like your high rise better!
Loved every minute! So unique! AWESOME!
Turned out great, I love it. It actually is a piece of Art. You do have that eye for creativity.
just great
I really enjoyed this. Fun to watch and little practical tips along the way that can be used for a wide variety of projects.
Spent many a day in the 'backer' barn hanging Burley. I am from Central Kentucky. I was not fast enough to be a cutter, out in the field, but I could hang with the best of them. We, My grandfather and great grandfather, raised 10 acres of tobacco, like you said a thankless job. Thanks for the video. God Bless, stay safe
Wow! So cool!
Love it
Nice Doug! When I was working for the US Forest Service in South Dakota I helped our botanist build some of these pollinator motels. Great to see others doing them. Cheers!
Looks great. And goodmorning from missouri.
Fantastic!
0:26, Best time of the year my amigo!
Ok, that is flippin' awesome! LOVE IT!! You're a Master!
Doug, what a great video. You have a great man shed too. I really enjoyed watching the motel came alive.
Fabulous take on the idea. Would love to see more like this. Thanks for the wonderful and varied content.
I haven't got the first clue about woodwork or crafting but I really enjoy watching your videos. Who knows, maybe one day i'll have a go :)
Also, where you live looks absolutely beautiful!
Great idea and beautiful job! I would love to have one of these......
I loved this build, Doug. Super!!
Bloody marvelous, Doug. You made it sound easy to make.
That looks like a great project to do with my kids, I’ll use it as an at home science project during this hybrid learning time! Thanks for sharing!
That’s fantastic!!!! Way to go!!!
❤️👍🏻🙏🏻❤️
Looks great, what a good thing to have around the garden.
Doug now nearly everyone knows Aphids are the Gardeners meanest pests so no need to think of them as over winter guests. Nice little catchment area.
That’s why I said I was housing aphid and mite eaters
Great one Doug . You always look like you are having fun with your emagination. Keep up the good work.
Freestyle Doug, Life is good.
Love the big hotel 😄
That is so Awesome Doug!!!! Keep us updated on the occupants, please. Take care.
This is so cool
Great video Doug jeeze you have 175k fans now OMG!!! I’m not amazed Your that guy. Mahalo Nui Loa fo all da great videos throughout the years.🎥💨🌲🦦🐿🌲🌲🛶🦝🌲🇺🇸🏔🇨🇦
That turned out excellent.
Thank you , Mr Doug
Great project and some nice time well spend. Well done!
Very cool little insect hotel
Nice job. Please do a follow up to show how and if it was used. What worked - what didn’t. If nothing else, it’s great looking.
Hi Doug!
I have made something similar. I used fire to preserve it from rain (shou sugi ban)!
Awesome work Doug, I'm glad you liked the link I sent you. Thanks for sharing.
thanks Jim! it was a fun one
Nice choice, Jim - Thanks for sending it to Doug. Did you make one yourself?
No Kazm, I haven't but maybe now I will have to make my own version.
Love watching you work and always learn something new❣️
It came out super nice🕷🕸🐛❗️
You took mini house seriously. 😀 looked good👍🏚
you the best Doug.
Well made Doug. 👌
Morning Doug