{"product_id":"building-beehives-for-dummies-isbn-9781119544388","title":"Building Beehives For Dummies","description":"\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 \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 1\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout This Book 1\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConventions Used in This Book 2\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat You’re Not to Read 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFoolish Assumptions 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHow This Book Is Organized 3\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 1: The Buzz on Beehives 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 2: The World’s Most Popular Beehive Designs 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 3: Sweet Beehive Accessories 4\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePart 4: The Part of Tens 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIcons Used in This Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeyond the Book 5\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhere to Go from Here 6\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 1: The Buzz On Beehives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 7\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 1: Getting Sweet on Building Your Own Beehives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 9\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBee-ing in the Know about Bees 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoneybees’ most important job: Pollination 10\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe products of the honeybee 11\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe main players in a beehive 12\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAppreciating the Benefits of Building a Beehive Rather than Buying One 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHave fun and feel self-satisfaction 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnhance your commitment to beekeeping, and better understand your bees’ home 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eModify designs to better meet your needs 14\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEnjoy better quality than store-bought kits 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGo green and recycle 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake building a family affair 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSell your handiwork 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking Plans for Your Own Beehive 15\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSetting Up Your Workshop 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Tools and Materials 16\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting a Handle on Carpentry Skills 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eConstructing Hives and Accessories 17\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 2: Comb Sweet Comb: Beehive Basics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 21\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKnowing What Bees Need in a Hive 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShelter and safety 21\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe ability to expand 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDry and well-ventilated conditions 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA nearby source of water 22\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnderstanding the Anatomy of a Beehive 23\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevated hive stand 24\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEntrance reducer 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep hive bodies 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHoney super 25\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFrames 26\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner cover 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter cover 27\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Locale 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing regional laws and requirements 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBee-ing sweet to your neighbors 28\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePicking the perfect location 29\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking a Beeline to the Hive That’s Best for Your Needs 31\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA hive for learning and teaching 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHives for pollinating your garden 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA hive for harvesting honey 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHives to match your building skills 32\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHives for selling 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA handy table to help you decide the hive to build 33\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 3: Gathering Basic Tools and Materials\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 35\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBee-ing Safe Before You Begin 35\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting yourself with safety gear 36\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFollowing safety practices 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOops! Planning for emergencies 38\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTalking about Tools 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA few essential hand tools 39\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe right saws and blades 42\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGadgets that are nice to have but not essential 43\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLooking at Lumber 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eChoosing lumber 45\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSizing up lumber 47\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGetting the scoop on plywood 48\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe Buzz on Other Building Materials 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFixating on fasteners 49\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRifling through roofing materials 50\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSelecting screening materials 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProtecting Your Beehives with Paint and More 51\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstimating the Amounts and Costs of Materials 52\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 4: Fine-Tuning Your Carpentry Skills\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 55\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlways Adhering to the “Bee Space” 55\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMeasuring and Marking Lumber 56\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting Lumber 58\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhat’s Up with This Joint? 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eButt joints 59\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRabbet cuts and dado joints 60\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinger joints 61\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWorking with Flashing and Wire 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and bending metal flashing 63\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCutting and shaping wire hardware cloth 64\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Parts of Your Hive 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGoing with glue 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeing square 65\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eNailing and screwing everything together 66\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 2: The World’s Most Popular Beehive Designs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 67\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 5: The Kenya Top Bar Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 69\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 71\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 72\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevated hive stand 73\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive body 74\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop bars 75\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilated roof 76\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 77\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 6: The Five-Frame Nuc Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 81\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 82\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 83\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board 84\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive body 85\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner hive cover 86\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter hive cover 88\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 89\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 7: The Four-Frame Observation Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 95\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 97\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive body and top 98\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 100\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 8: The Warré Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 105\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 107\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 108\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive bottom and stand 109\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eHive boxes 110\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop bars 111\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eQuilt box 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVentilated roof 112\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 114\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 9: The British National Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 119\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 120\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 121\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor 122\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrood chamber 124\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShallow honey supers 125\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for hand and drip rails 126\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep and shallow frames 127\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for side bars 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for top bars 130\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCrown board 131\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRoof 132\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 134\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 10: The Langstroth Hive\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 141\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 142\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 143\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 144\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board (ten-frame version) 145\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBottom board (eight-frame version) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep hive bodies (ten-frame version) 147\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep hive bodies (eight-frame version) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium super (ten-frame version) 149\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium super (eight-frame version) 150\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner hive cover (ten-frame version) 151\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInner hive cover (eight-frame version) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter hive cover (ten-frame version) 153\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOuter hive cover (eight-frame version) 155\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive 156\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 3: Sweet Beehive Accessories\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 161\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 11: The Frame Jig\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 163\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 164\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 165\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Frame Jig 166\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 12: The Double Screened Inner Cover\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 169\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 170\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 171\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble screened inner cover for the ten-frame Langstroth hive 172\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble screened inner cover for the eight-frame Langstroth hive 174\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble screened inner cover for the nuc hive 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDouble screened inner cover for the British National hive 175\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Inner Cover 176\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 13: The Elevated Hive Stand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 179\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 180\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 181\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Elevated Hive Stand 182\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 14: The IPM Screened Bottom Board\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 185\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 186\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 187\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 188\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the IPM Screened Bottom Board 190\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 15: The Hive-Top Feeder\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 193\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 194\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 195\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeder for a ten-frame Langstroth hive 196\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFeeder for an eight-frame Langstroth hive 198\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Hive-Top Feeder 199\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 16: The Solar Wax Melter \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e203\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 204\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFloor assembly 205\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eInclined side panels 206\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGlazed top assembly 207\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling the Solar Wax Melter 208\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 17: Langstroth Frames\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 213\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eVital Stats 214\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaterials List 215\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut List 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDeep frames 216\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMedium frames 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShallow frames 217\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for side bars 219\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMaking tricky cuts for top bars 220\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAssembling Langstroth Frames 222\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 4: The Part Of Tens\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 225\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 18: Ten (Or So) Tips for Extending the Life of Your Equipment\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 227\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDon’t Go Cheap on Materials 227\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKeep a Build Log 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEstablish an Inspection Routine 228\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePrepare Your Hives for Winter 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDo Some Spring Cleaning 229\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Yearly Exterior Touch-Ups 230\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRepair the Roof 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReplace Rotting Wood 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eElevate Your Hives 231\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eProvide Proper Ventilation 232\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuard against Bears with an Electric Fence 233\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 19: Ten (Or So) Ways to Trick Out Your Hives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 235\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Decorative Handles and Embellishments 236\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd Metal Frame Rests 237\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEmploy Exotic Woods 238\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePaint Creatively 239\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eShingle the Sides 240\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAdd a Front Porch 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Your Inner Cover Transparent 241\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCut an Observation Window in the Hive Body 242\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUse Alternate Roof Materials 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMake Architectural Alterations to Your Roof 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMount a Webcam to Your Hive 243\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter 20: Ten Fun Facts about Beehives\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e 245\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDiscovering the First Recorded Depiction of a Beehive 245\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUnearthing the World’s Oldest Beehives 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRecounting a Brief History of Beehives around the Globe 246\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBee-ing the Beehive State 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStudying Beehives in Outer Space 247\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFinding the Largest Beehive in the World 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eUsing Beehives for Design Inspiration 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCreating Beehives for Bumblebees 248\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eMoving a Beehive without Confusing Your Bees 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTransporting Migratory Beehives 249\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndex 251\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. He also served as President of Connecticut's \u003ci\u003eBack Yard Beekeepers Association\u003c\/i\u003e, one of the nation's largest regional clubs for the hobbyist beekeeper.   \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. 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