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Description
256 pages : illustrations ; 19 cm
text rdacontent
unmediated rdamedia
volume rdacarrier
Note
Includes index.
Contents
Getting started -- Alternate energy sources -- Growing your own food -- Raising animals -- Pest control -- Self-sufficient pantry -- Canning and preserving -- Composting -- Beekeeping -- Essential household skills -- Tools for farming and repairs -- Preparing for disaster.
Summary
"Whether you're looking to lead a healthier life, protect the environment, or save money, The Self-Sufficient Home will show you how to transition from your current lifestyle to a self-sufficient one with hundreds of tips that you can start doing right now. You'll not only improve your day-to-day life with these basic living skills, but will also prepare yourself for any disaster that might arise in your area. Complete with advice and detailed instructions for living more simply, this book teaches you everything you need to know about building a self-sufficient home" --Back cover.
