When the foam has floated to the top, the honey is poured into jars. Labels are placed on jars just before the honey is sold. In some areas, the hives are left permanently. In other areas, suitable permanent locations do not exist and the apiaries are relocated six or more times a year. Some people use a garage or toolshed, but a larger facility really is required.
Many beekeepers rent buildings.
Before building a facility, visit other beekeepers to note features that make handling of equipment and honey efficient. You'll need vehicles for hauling equipment or bees from one location to another. Flat bed trucks are used most often, equipped with a bee boom, or pulling a forklift so hives do not have to be lifted by hand. Some beekeepers use a station wagon or pickup truck. Each hive has a bottom board and cover.