Description: Whether you want to live off the grid as part of the modern back to nature movement, or simply learn new skills that will make your home more comfortable and your garden grow, this companion to the bestseller Back to Basics, is for you!Who doesn’t want to shrink their carbon footprint, save money, and eat homegrown food whenever possible? Even readers who are very much on the grid will embrace this large, fully illustrated guide on the basics of living the good, clean life. It’s written with country lovers in mind—even those who currently live in the city.Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or in the wide-open spaces, there is plenty you can do to improve your life from a green perspective:Start container gardening. With a few plants, fresh tomato sauce is a real option with your own homegrown fresh tomatoesReduce electricity use by eating dinner by candlelight (using homemade candles, of course)Learn to use rainwater to augment water suppliesMake your own soap and hand lotionConsider keeping chickens for the eggsFrom what to eat, to supporting sustainable restaurants, to avoiding dry cleaning, this book offers information on anything a homesteader needs—and more.
Price: 12.99 USD
Location: Port Orchard, Washington
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Restocking Fee: No
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All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
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Book Title: Homesteading : A Backyard Guide to Growing Your Own Food, Canning, Keeping Chickens, Generating Your Own Energy, Crafting, Herbal Medicine, and More
Number of Pages: 464 Pages
Language: English
Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing Company, Incorporated
Publication Year: 2014
Item Height: 1.2 in
Topic: Sustainable Living, Cleaning, Caretaking & Organizing, General, Small Spaces, Green Lifestyle
Features: New Edition
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: House & Home, Self-Help, Gardening
Item Weight: 56.9 Oz
Author: Abigail Gehring
Item Length: 11 in
Item Width: 8.5 in
Book Series: Back to Basics Guides
Format: Hardcover
