Description:
- Customize popular hive plans to suit you and your bees
- Select the right tools and materials for your build
- Construct valuable hive accessories
Want to build your own beehives? Easy.
Whether you're a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol' timer, Building Beehives For Dummies provides the information you need to successfully plan and build your own beehives and cool beehive accessories. This friendly guide not only gives you complete and customizable beehive plans, it shares easy-to-follow illustrated instructions that take the sting out of completing the assembly process. Discover what type of hive to build, how to maintain your equipment, what bees need to stay happy and healthy, and much more.
Inside...
- The anatomy of a beehive
- Legal concerns for your hive
- Important beehive features
- The scoop on basic carpentry skills
- Tips for safely using woodworking equipment
- Clear cut lists for every design