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Video with answers to beekeepers' questions about organizing ventilation in the hive and the use of various design elements. 1. The reason for the appearance of excess moisture is the saturation of the air with water vapor and its condensation on the cold walls of the hive due to insufficient ventilation. 2. Methods of ventilation with a solid bottom using ceiling panels, film and canvases. 3. Ventilation using a mesh bottom. 4. Features of ventilation through the roof and attic. 5. Advantages and disadvantages of using different materials. 6. A visual example of my wintering. Thank you for watching and commenting. How do you cope with moisture? Have a successful wintering! Video sections (timing/chapters): 00:00 What is the video about? 00:24 The reason that led to the filming of this video; 01:02 The story of my first wintering; 01:35 Why is dampness in the hive harmful; 04:00 Where does dampness come from; 05:45 About the design of hives and types of ventilation; 06:10 What are canvases; 07:19 What are ceiling panels; 09:05 Ventilation in winter and summer; 09:50 Summer ventilation of the hive; 13:26 Ventilation in winter; 15:00 Winter ventilation when using ceiling panels; 16:15 Winter ventilation when using canvases; 17:38 About pillows; 18:37 Wintering with film; 19:53 Ventilation through a mesh bottom; 22:10 About roof panels and a roof; 24:19 An example of my wintering at the apiary;