Building Beehives For Dummies
A build-it-yourself companion for beekeepers who'd rather make their own equipment than buy it. Howland Blackiston walks through step-by-step plans for the common hive styles, with beginner-friendly carpentry and the "bee space" details that keep a colony healthy.
Features
- Step-by-step plans for Langstroth, Warré, Kenya top-bar, and eight-frame garden hives
- Beginner-friendly carpentry techniques
- Covers "bee space" so your builds work for the bees, not just on paper
- Tips for urban beekeeping and customizing your equipment
How it works
Use it as a workshop reference: pick a hive style, follow the plan, and build to spec. It's aimed at folks with basic tools who want to save money and tailor their gear rather than order it off the shelf.
Before you order
Paperback, by Howland Blackiston (For Dummies / Wiley), ISBN 9781119544388, roughly 288 pages. Best paired with a general beekeeping reference if you're also new to keeping bees.
Pairs Well With
- Beekeeping For Dummies (5th Edition) — the general how-to-keep-bees companion
- The Practical Beekeeper
Specifications
- Author: Howland Blackiston
- Publisher: For Dummies (Wiley)
- ISBN: 9781119544388
- Format: paperback, ~288 pages
FAQ
Do I need to be an experienced woodworker? No — the carpentry is written for beginners with basic tools.
Which hive styles are covered? Langstroth, Warré, Kenya top-bar, and eight-frame garden hives.
