We're new to beekeeping this year and have started a website and blog to chart the progress.
The website is here: http://beesandblooms.org/
Blog is here: http://beesandblooms.blogspot.com/
Nice hive stand, try working it from a wheelchair. I like mine at ground level.
Very detailed, I like it. Puts mine to shame. http://imabkpr.blogspot.com
Wow! My wife and I love it! How old is your house?
The house was built in 1998.