Beefunk....Sorry they left out the detail of returning the frames to the hive after the installation... :(. Unfortunately, I have a hive that looks quite similar, but for a different reason. The cut out and swarm season was busy here, and I simply ran out of equipment, and was 3 frames short. I had to wait a week, and yes, have a hive that looks worse than yours. My bees had already built 3 combs...nice and straight....BUT from the lid, like yours. Though more senior beeks may disagree with my decision, I have decided to wait to do the cut out. New comb is SOOOO soft and fragile, that you will likely squish all the brood, and destroy the comb trying to make the transfer. I left mine, and am going to wait for a few brood cycles until the comb can more withstand the cut out, and the colony is stronger to withstand losses. I simply marked the top of my hive as a reminder, and always have a second pair of hands to lift the lid straight off, and hold it, while I do what I need to do in the rest of the hive. Again, others may disagree, but with your resources being SO new, I would let them build up and make sure the queen is laying on proper frames before removing. When you do cut it off, save all the comb you can, and as was shown, rubber band it to an empty frame and place into the brood area. Just my two cents, and as I say, others may disagree, but it made sense to me then, and now. Sorry...NOT the best way for you to start beekeeping!!! :( Also, as others have said, make sure your frames are pushed tightly together. Wayyy too much space between the frames that are in your photo. It will lead to additional problems in the future. Good luck with whatever you choose, and best to you and your bees!