Bee Hive Plans

Beehive Extension Tubes: Winter is a very difficult time for honey bees. In fact, this particular winter has been brutal for honey bee colonies throughout the United States and Canada. Bees are particularly susceptible to snow but in particular to moisture. So I came up …

One of the joys of beekeeping is tinkering in the shop to make the various gadgets that we use. Here are a series of plans which you may download and use. Enjoy! Comments, corrections and your contributions are welcomed! (Contributed by Steve Tilmann) Solar Wax Melter With this gadget, you can load it up with…

Baithive: The simple bait hive we describe here is designed to fit with a Honey Cow hive. The top bars are interchangeable, so moving your new bees to the Honey Cow is quick and easy. Like with fishing, you must be patient and wait. Before you know it, you’ll…

The photograph above is of my home made bee hive. This is the ultimate beginner bee hive and the one I highly recommend you consider. Its benefits are that it is horizontal and not vertical so you don

It seems everyone is interested in how to make your own beehive in a jar. Have the rows of organic honey jars at the farmers market got you thinking about starting your own backyard beehive? If you live in a suburban area, you may think that starting a beehive cannot be done. However a common … How To Easily Make A Beehive In A Jar DIY Project Read More »

I build a bee hive for my package bees. Building a bee hive from a kit is really easy. If I can do it anyone can!

Paint a Beehive for Beginner Beekeepers. Painting your hive will help it last longer. It's important to paint a beehive made ...

Save some money and build your own beehive with these detailed beehive plans. Keeping bees is a good, sure way to put some extra money in your pocket, pollen in your plants, and honey in your cupboard.

One of the joys of beekeeping is tinkering in the shop to make the various gadgets that we use. Here are a series of plans which you may download and use. Enjoy! Comments, corrections and your contributions are welcomed! (Contributed by Steve Tilmann) Solar Wax Melter With this gadget, you can load it up with…

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Assemble a bee hive box or super. It's simple to put together a bee hive box or super at home using a hammer, a carpenters square, clamps and nails.

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One of the joys of beekeeping is tinkering in the shop to make the various gadgets that we use. Here are a series of plans which you may download and use. Enjoy! Comments, corrections and your contributions are welcomed! (Contributed by Steve Tilmann) Solar Wax Melter With this gadget, you can load it up with…

It’s been pretty darn cold up here in Southern Ontario this week and I can’t stop thinking about honeybees. Maybe it’s because the Winter allows for time to finally get around to…