DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner: 25 Ways to Build a Self-Reliant Lifestyle

A step-by-step guide to building a lifestyle based on independence, security, and sustainability—includes color photos.

Build your way to a more self-sufficient lifestyle with step-by-step projects for backup and supplementary utilities—including independent water, heat, and electricity—growing and storing food, raising small livestock, beekeeping, and more. Many of the projects require basic materials available at your everyday home center, but this book also provides valuable DIY resources for solar, hydro, greenhouse, and gardening needs.

This book will help you build security with utility backup systems and become more sustainable, resulting in less dependence on city systems for basic needs. No matter where you live, this book gives you the information to plan, build, and succeed with greater self-sufficiency.

© 2011 Cool Springs Press (Rafbók): 9781610597524

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Rafbók: 1 februari 2011