Do you dream of a perfect sun-ripe tomato fresh from the garden? Would you love a flavorful, more nutritious option than boneless, skinless chicken breast from the supermarket that tastes just like the foam tray it's packaged on? Does it trouble you to pay more and more for energy that consumes resources and creates pollution? You're in luck. The time has never been better to take charge of the things you consume. From farmer markets to fine dining, the growing appeal of locally produced food is making it easy to find seedlings, supplies and DIY information. Call it green, call it sustainable, call it small-footprint... whatever the name, the tools you need to step back from the grid and become a more independent provider and consumer are right in front of you. In fact you are looking at one of them now.
DIY Projects for the Self-Sufficient Homeowner is your first
step toward participating in the fast-growing self-sufficiency movement.
Even if you live on a small urban lot, you can take steps to gain a
little more control over the things you consume. Build a chicken ark and
harvest enough fresh eggs to feed a family of four all year long from
one pair of laying hens. Learn to make productive use of clean household
waste water. Take those first few steps to a simpler lifestyle so
you'll rely less on big box supermarkets and more on your own two hands.
In this book you'll find specific plans and information on around 25 well-chosen projects you can do to become a more self-sufficient homeowner. You can:
- Build a moveable chicken ark
- Create a raised vegetable garden
- Make a root cellar in any corner of any basement
- Craft a solar hotbox that can help heat your home
- And much more!
