{"product_id":"building-beehives-paperback","title":"Building Beehives - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHowland Blackiston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Beehives For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781119544388) was previously published as \u003ci\u003eBuilding Beehives For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e (9781118312940). While this version features a new \u003ci\u003eDummies\u003c\/i\u003e cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe easy way to build your own beehives and beekeeping equipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eBuilding Beehives For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e is the follow-up book to the bestselling \u003ci\u003eBeekeeping For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e. 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether you are a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol'timer, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Beehives for Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCovers \"bee space,\" the critical technical measurement within a beehive that's crucial for easy inspection of your colonies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOffers guidance on keeping both urban and suburban neighbors happy, getting proper permissions, and understanding regional laws and regulations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides creative ideas for dressing up hives for fun and profit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eCustomize popular hive plans to suit you and your bees\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSelect the right tools and materials for your build\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eConstruct valuable hive accessories\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWant to build your own beehives? Easy.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhether you're a new beekeeper or a seasoned ol' timer, \u003ci\u003eBuilding Beehives For Dummies\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eInside...\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe anatomy of a beehive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eLegal concerns for your hive\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImportant beehive features\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eThe scoop on basic carpentry skills\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTips for safely using woodworking equipment\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eClear cut lists for every design\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHowland Blackiston\u003c\/b\u003e has been a backyard beekeeper since 1984. He's appeared on dozens of television and radio programs, and he's a business professional who turned his passion into a thriving business. 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