Building Beehives For Dummies (9781119544388) was previously published
as Building Beehives For Dummies (9781118312940). While this version
features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as
the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.
The easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment
Building Beehives For Dummies is the follow-up book to the bestselling
Beekeeping For Dummies. It provides everything you need to learn how
to build some of the world's most popular hives and beekeeping
accessories. For each design the book includes a detailed materials list
(what lumber, hardware and fasteners you'll need), step-by-step building
instructions, and illustrative drawings that show how the components all
fit together. There are over a dozen plans in all, including the
traditional Langstroth hive, the eight frame garden hive, designs for
elevated hive stands, the Warre hive, screened bottom board, the Kenya
top-bar hive, four-frame observation hive, hive top feeders, and more.
The book contains introductory chapters that teach you the basic
carpentry skills necessary to build any of the plans in the book.
Whether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, Building
Beehives for Dummies provides you with the information you need to plan
and succeed at building beehives (and other cool accessories). You'll
discover what type of hive to build, hints on how to maintain your
equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, where to locate
your hive, and much more.
- Covers "bee space," the critical technical measurement within a
beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies
- Offers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy,
getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and
regulations
- Provides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit
In today's world of self-sufficiency, back-to-basics and sustainability,
building beehives is a fun hobby that both you and your bees will
appreciate and benefit from.
