How do I assemble and paint the hive?

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Before assembling the hive, we suggest applying a coat of NON-TOXIC paint/wood treatment to all the hive's components. Let the pieces dry in the sun for a day or two. Water-based paint usually has the fewest toxins.

For installation, you can find the assembly instructions here: https://youtu.be/I638FTNdbZs

Once you've built the hive, give it a couple of coats of non-toxic, low-VOC paint/wood treatment to protect it from the weather. It doesn't matter which type of paint you use for your B‑BOX - use whatever you'd use for a regular hive. It can be water-based, oil-based, etc. The most important thing is that it's low-VOC or non-toxic, so it doesn't harm the bees.