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No calculations. No guessing. No overwhelm.

Do you and your family want clean, unchlorinated water? But will a well cost you $20,000, bringing your homestead dreams to a screeching halt?

Maybe your well has been contaminated, or it may not support you and your family within a few short years. Have you always dreamed of harvesting rainwater for your home, garden and livestock, but you’re feeling overwhelmed and confused?

If you’re looking for a step-by-step blueprint to bring rain to your homestead quickly, cheaply, and easily, this book was created just for you.

Created to demystify and simplify the process, especially for beginners, this complete stress-free blueprint to building an above-ground, dry rainwater harvesting system in just 9 days or less reveals how you can easily collect pure, clean rainwater with minimal time, budget, and hassle. No prior experience necessary.

With step-by-step illustrated instructions and the amazing 7-step QuickRain Blueprint, you’ll learn exactly where to buy the right parts, how to install the right fittings, how to connect it all together, and bring rain to your home and garden.

All you’ll need to do is turn on the tap!

Adaptable to any homestead – whether urban, rural, or off-grid – as well as anyone looking to create a reliable backup water supply, Harvesting Rainwater for Your Homestead in 9 Days or Less offers you a step-by-step guide to enjoying a clean, independent, and off-grid water source on your property – fast.

Here’s just a little of what you’ll discover inside:

Perfect clarity on the actual rainwater harvesting laws in your state – no more confusion!The simple way to discover your perfect tank size without doing a single calculationThe exact shopping lists for the right cistern, pump, filters, and pipes for you, saving you THOUSANDS of dollars and hundreds of hours on your ideal systemStep-by-step templates and fully-illustrated guides for installing a rain barrel in an afternoon or an IBC tote in only 60 minutesSimple step-by-step instructions to install your own full-sized cistern – and bring drinkable rain to your tap!How to build an automatic rainwater chicken watering system to never manually water the chickens againSelf-sufficiency secrets to never have to rely on those expensive professionalsHow to flush your toilet with rainwaterThe complete 7-Step QuickRain Blueprint to make harvesting rainwater a breeze!

And much more…

If you’ve always dreamed of harvesting rainwater, but you’ve never had the time or don’t know where to start, then Harvesting Rainwater for Your Homestead in 9 Days or Less was created for you.

With done-for-you shopping lists, fully-illustrated installation instructions, and the 4 most common mistakes beginners make, you’ll be enjoying the benefits of complete water independence and freedom in no time – even if you’ve struggled with building rainwater harvesting systems in the past.

Every day you hesitate to build your rainwater harvesting system is another day your family doesn’t have a backup water supply. When your tap runs dry, especially in this upcoming economic climate, what’s your game plan?

Let this step-by-step handbook do the work for you…and it certainly doesn’t cost $20,000.

If you want to provide the ultimate peace of mind for you and your family, scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button now!

From the Publisher

Give your garden the rainwater it loves!

Rain is nutrient-rich, especially after a stormRain is soft, unlike most well waterRain is non-chlorinated, unlike tap water

Got chickens? How to harvest rainwater off your chicken coop’s roof!

This guide automatically routes water from the roof of a chicken coop to a rain barrel and then to a pipe that feeds chicken watering nipples. Therefore, this watering system is helpful for chickens who already know how to peck at watering nipples. (That said, you can train them by placing a sunflower seed in the cup of the nipple—then they’ll peck to activate the cups.)

This setup installs the chicken watering pipe inside the coop where the chickens usually drink, which is usually in the run.

A peek at some of the info inside:

Install Your First Rain Barrel, Tote, or Cistern

This setup uses a gravel pad as well as a basket strainer in the inlet of the cistern. If you’d prefer a gravel pad for your rain barrel or IBC tote, follow these instructions for a gravel pad for your rain barrel/IBC tote setup.

If you wish to use an in-line filter rather than using a basket strainer as instructed in this guide, see the Variations section. Another feature of this setup is a tank gauge—this lets you keep an eye on the water level in an opaque tank.

Pick a downspout Install the foundation Place storage tank on foundation Connect downspout to storage tank Route overflow away from adjacent building Configure outlet and use rainwater

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0B2K8RW7P
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (May 30, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 169 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8817047820
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.39 x 9.25 inches

Build a self-sufficient life with these 60+ photo-illustrated projects for growing and preserving your own food, keeping animals, harnessing alternative energy, and more.

Learning to do more things yourself is healthy, rewarding, and fulfilling, and benefits the environment. Whether you live in the suburbs or have 80 acres in the mountains, Step-by-step Projects for Self Sufficiency guides your way with clear plan drawings, precise instructions, and detailed photos.

Organized into the categories Chickens & Other Creatures, Nourishing Your Garden, Garden Projects, Food Preparation & Preservation, Homestead Amenities, and Outbuildings & Fences, projects in this volume include:
 

A portable chicken ark Two types of beehives Solar cookers Firewood storage A potato-growing box Hoophouses and greenhouses Raised planting beds Rain barrels A cider press Compost bins Drying racks And more
 

With these easy-to-follow projects, make progress, step by step, toward your goal of more independent living.

From the Publisher

Introduction: Building A Self-sufficient Life

Living a more independent lifestyle is a rewarding goal. By learning to do more things yourself, you gain control of the how and when and what of modern life.

The projects in this book are designed to help you reach the goal of self-sufficient living. The best part is that you don’t need to sell your townhome and move to 80 acres in the mountains to make use of these projects. Pick off a few here and there, and you can participate in the self-sufficient way of being without making the sacrifices required when living off the grid.

Building a greenhouse is a great way for gardeners to jump start the growing season, or to introduce new, sensitive plants to your garden. See page 280.

Contents

Section 1: Chickens & Other Creatures

A big part of self-sufficiency is producing your own food. But as delicious and nutritious as fruits and vegetables may be, protein is an important part of every diet. That’s where food animals come in, especially chickens. Chickens provide an ongoing harvest of eggs and can supply valuable meat as well.

Section 2: Nourishing Your Garden

In many ways, the self-sufficient home revolves around the garden. Growing and harvesting your own produce enables you to declare some measure of independence from the corporate food chain. It also allows you to control what goes into what you grow, meaning that you’ll eat less pesticides, chemicals from processed fertilizer, and other contaminants. And don’t forget the money you’ll save by raising your own organic produce.

Section 3: Garden Projects

Most of us don’t have acreage to plant; instead, we’re working with relatively small urban and suburban lots where planting space is limited, where vegetables and flower gardens have to share space with kids, yard furniture, decks, barbecues, shade trees, and pets. But limited space doesn’t mean you have to limit your ambitions. The trick is to be creative with the space you have, and to grow more with less.

Contents

Section 4: Food Preparation & Preservation

We depend on our food, just as we do our air and water, to be healthy and wholesome. But increasingly, we have no idea where our food comes from and what is done to it before it reaches us. The farther we move from the source of our food, the more it needs to be processed to get to us. Although shelf life is increased, much can be lost.

Section 5: Homestead Amenities

The most important word in homestead is “home.” After all, everything you’re doing in a move toward self-sufficiency is aimed at making your home a better place to live. You can actually consider homesteading the improvement of your many homes—the world, your region, and the plot of land that holds that structure where you lay your head at night. This section is, in the final analysis, all about that last one.

Section 6: Outbuildings & Fences

Anyone dedicated to the self-sufficient lifestyle will soon discover that they need additional storage space for equipment, sheltered growing spaces for plants to increase the size of the harvest, a shed or two, maybe a small pole barn, fences to keep livestock in and deer out the list goes on and on. You can spend a lot of money building these structures, but you don’t have to.

How to Build a Brooder Box

1

Make the lid cutout by marking four lines 4″ from the outside edges of the lid piece. Carefully lower your circular saw onto one end of the line and cut to the other end. Finish the cuts at the corners with a jigsaw. TIP: Roughly lay out the parts on the plywood sheet before marking and cutting the pieces one at a time.

2

Assemble the box frame using glue and 2″ deck screws. Fit the front and back pieces over the ends of the sides, drill pilot holes, then apply glue and fasten each joint with five evenly spaced screws. Use a framing square to make sure the corners are square as you work. Sand all exposed edges of the box and lid.

3

Use wire cutters to cut the box bottom and lid cover from ½” hardware cloth. Cut the bottom to 35¾ × 35¾”; cut the lid cover 34 × 34″. Screw 1 × 2 cleats to the bottom edges of the plywood box frame, then staple on the bottom cloth with heavy-duty ½” staples. Keep the edges of the mesh 1∕8″ from the outside edges of the box on all sides. Staple the lid cover to the underside of the lid frame, keeping the mesh 1″ from all outside edges. Use plenty of staples on the cover—and staple close to the edges of the cutout—to prevent predators from pushing down the mesh.

How to Build a Brooder Box

4

Create the two handles, beveling one long edge at 15°. Cut the strip in half to end up with two 6″ long handles. Install the handles with glue and 15∕8″ deck screws so the top edges of the handles are about 2″ below the top of the box sides. The long beveled edges face down and toward the box side, creating an easy-to-grab lip for each handle.

5

Inset: Construct the light pole mount by drilling a ½” centered hole in the end of a scrap 2 × 4. Ream the hole until the dowel fits easily and can be slipped in and out to facilitate box cleanings.

6

Install the box lid using two separable hinges (also called removable or lift-away hinges). Depending on the hinge design, you may want to recess the hinge plates on the box by cutting shallow mortises, using a wood chisel. Add a locking hasp latch to the front side so the lid can lock securely to the box front. Clamp the light fixture to the dowel and plug it in to test the setup.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cool Springs Press; Illustrated edition (March 15, 2017)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 352 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 159186688X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1591866886
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.55 x 1.1 x 10.9 inches

Do you know which foods disappear first from store shelves in a disaster?

Shelf-stable foods are critical to your survival, and they’re always the first items to sell out the moment disaster strikes. Many people are left frantically scrounging for whatever they can find at the last minute or, worse, left empty-handed.

But with a solid plan, you can avoid the frenzied rush and guarantee your family has the right foods to survive, even thrive, with this cutting-edge guide.

Join me, Damian Brindle, long-time survival blogger with many thousands of readers, as I detail 57 vital foods to stockpile during any survival situation. Whether it’s an earthquake, tornado, wildfire, hurricane or worse, your chances of survival drop dramatically if you don’t have the proper fuel for your body. I’ve spent decades ensuring my family will be safe from whatever life throws at them, and now I’m bringing my expert knowledge to you.

Inside this powerful survival guide you’ll discover:

What a healthy diet must include (miss any of these and you’re asking for trouble);27 of the best grocery store foods to stockpile to maximize your intake of essential nutrients (it’s not only about vitamins and minerals);11 fundamental bulk foods to focus on above all others (including where to get them inexpensively and how to store them so they last decades);19 additional “superfoods” to boost nutrition, aid digestion, and support your immune system (I’ll explain why each one is crucial to your survival);How to use all of these foods to their maximum potential so you and your family not only survive, but thrive, when disaster strikes.

Don’t risk having the wrong foods or, worse, nothing to eat. Now you, too, can ensure your family are well-fed, healthy, and ready to face anything with this powerful survival guide in hand.

What readers think about this book…

“I have never read such a detailed food storage/survival guide!”

“Awesome book! Easy to read and thorough.”

“This book is not only an eye-opener but a practical guide to preparation.”

“Stuffed with a lot of informative information.”

“Great book with many ideas and resources I had never thought of! I appreciate how thorough this is.”

“A ‘must have’ book for anyone serious about these uncertain times.”

From the Publisher

101 survival items to purchase before the economy crashes, leaving you without crucial gear and supplies to survive hard times. Discover how to prepare financially, how to feed your family, the exact gear and supplies to stockpile, and so much more. Inside you’ll find dozens of the most effective DIY survival ideas for whatever disaster comes your way. The complete guide to assembling a better get home / EDC bag for a fraction of the cost and be better prepared starting today. Broken down into four fundamental tiers of gear and supplies, here’s how to assemble a survival pack you can rely upon.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 22, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 134 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1095499149
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1095499146
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.8 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.34 x 9 inches

Disasters come and go each year but it is through developing a self-reliant mindset, having essential survival gear and possessing a handful of critical skills, that you and your family will be able to prevail in an urban crisis.

Jammed with field-tested information from real-world applications, survival instructor Tony Nester covers how to prepare for both short-term survival ranging from 24-72 hours as well as long-term situations resulting from a grid-down emergency or pandemic.

When the Grid Goes Down will show you the 6 key areas to make your home and lifestyle more self-sufficient and the critical gear needed along the way.

Topics Include: Creating a Self-Reliant Home, Water Storage and Purification Methods, Alternative Water Sources At Home, Creating a Water Map for Your Region, The 3 Essential Food Types to Stock Up On, Designing an Off-Grid Medical Kit, Home Security and Personal Defense Measures, Safeguarding the Exterior and Interior of Your Home, and Alternative Sanitation Methods.

Tony Nester has spent the past 30-years applying and teaching survival skills to the military special operations community and general public, including serving as a consultant for the movie, Into the Wild, the Discovery Channel, Travel Channel and the NY Times along with providing training for actors Josh Brolin and Emile Hirsch. For years, he also wrote a monthly survival column for Outside Magazine and is a frequent contributors to numerous publications.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Diamond Creek Publishing; First Edition (January 9, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 78 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0971381143
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0971381148
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.5 x 0.18 x 8.5 inches

A comprehensive guide to food preservation techniques for beginners

Whether you’re a gardener, a hunter, or just a curious home cook, preserving food can be a practical way to produce a wide range of delicious flavors—from sweet and summery strawberry jam to spicy kimchi and savory smoked bacon.

The Beginner’s Guide to Preserving is packed with detailed information and beginner-friendly guidance for a variety of preservation methods, plus 65 flavorful recipes to put these techniques into action. Learn the essentials of food preservation, and get instructions for pressure and water bath canning, fermenting, dehydrating, salting, smoking, and freezing.

The book about preserving food includes:
A path to success—Organized by preservation method, each chapter starts with essential tips on safety, terms to know, and a step-by-step guide for your first time using that technique.How-to illustrations—Learn how to safely preserve a wide range of foods with the help of instructional illustrations and clear, simple directions.Handy charts—Explore troubleshooting tips and convenient food charts, complete with prep notes, approximate yield, and processing time for each method.A range of recipes—Discover recipes for classics like dill pickles and baked beans, as well as creative new flavors like wine jelly and tomato leather.
Discover the joy of preserving food with help from the Beginner’s Guide to Preserving.

From the Publisher

How-to tips and illustrations

For each preservation method, you’ll find safety tips, instructional illustrations, and clear, simple directions to set you up for success.

At-a-glance charts

Check out handy food charts that list prep notes, container size, processing time, approximate yield, and more for dozens of different foods.

Classic and creative recipes

Try your hand at a variety of delicious recipes, from cinnamon apple butter and simple canned tomatoes to fruity kombucha and soy beef jerky.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rockridge Press (May 11, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 244 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1648768113
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1648768118
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.26 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.66 x 9.25 inches

PREPPER WITH MORE THAN 30 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE REVEALS: HOW TO FIND, COLLECT, FILTER, PURIFY, AND ACCUMULATE WATER NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS…

Would you know how to survive if right now your tap stops dispensing water? Are climate change, wars, and famines beginning to shake the certainty of still finding water on the shelves?

If you want to know exactly what to do in every thirst-risk situation, then this book is for you…

Water has been taken for granted over the past decades, forgetting that the world is facing an unrelenting struggle, climate change, which will result in many U.S. cities no longer having full access to this vital resource.

This could also happen to you, who may live in a part of America where water is abundant today. The risk is as real as it is scary: finding yourself without the most important resource!

When water resources are depleted, only those who have prepared correctly and at the right time don’t suffer thirst, overcoming even the most unfavorable situations!

That’s exactly why I have put my 30 years prepping and survival experience into “The Prepper’s Water Survival Bible”. This guide will enable you to make sure you and your family never run out of water by teaching you how to:

Properly filter water, removing heavy metals and harmful substances from it even without electricityWhat are the 11 little-known mistake that hinders you from managing your water stocks efficiently: there is a 97 percent likelihood that you are also making itMake seawater potable, allowing you access to a virtually infinite resourceHow to treat different types of water, such as pond, lake or muddy water, in the correct way7 Steps Process to prevent dangerous toxins from developing in itCollect rainwater effectively by setting up a collection centerBONUS: 9 ultra-fast and safe ways to store water quickly, without specific skills in a Worst-Case scenarioand much, much more!

This book will take you by the hand and lead you through every single step to ensuring clean water even in the worst of emergencies.

Ready to gain the knowledge you need to secure the #1 vital resource for your family?

Don’t be caught unprepared – Click on “Buy Now” and make your water drinking independent of the national grid!

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BCSCZ78V
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (September 2, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 80 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8849637914
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.4 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.19 x 10 inches

Go back to basics—compost, raising chickens, water and irrigation, dealing with pests, and much more—with this unique, full color bestseller (over 400,000 sold).

Mini Farming describes a holistic approach to small-area farming that will show you how to produce 85 percent of an average family’s food on just a quarter acre—and earn $10,000 in cash annually while spending less than half the time that an ordinary job would require.

Even if you have never been a farmer or a gardener, this book covers everything you need to know to get started:
Buying and saving seedsStarting seedlingsEstablishing raised bedsSoil fertility practicesCompostingDealing with pest and disease problemsCrop rotationSelling your produce arm planning, and much more.
Because self-sufficiency is the objective, subjects such as raising backyard chickens and home canning are also covered along with numerous methods for keeping costs down and production high. Materials, tools, and techniques are detailed with photographs, tables, diagrams, and illustrations.

From the Publisher

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse; Illustrated edition (April 1, 2010)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 240 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1602399840
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1602399846
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.39 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.8 x 11 inches

Do you want to learn about the lost world and forgotten practices of Native American herbalism without getting tangled up in misinformation and exaggerated claims?
Are you seeking a contemporary guide to traditional Native American herbal medicine to help you live longer and better?
Or are you ready to fill your medicine cabinet with all-natural, low-cost herbal remedies?

If you answered “yes,” continue reading…

Native Americans are well-known for their understanding of herbal medicine, which they had successfully used for thousands of years before the pharmaceutical industry replaced it.
Native American tribe’s knowledge of herbs & herbal remedies is unmatched, yet it is difficult to get since it is handed down orally from generation to generation. This collection of three books was written to provide you with everything you’ll need to finally accept natural remedies due to Native American herbal knowledge.
The Native American Herbalist’s Bible will take you from harvesting to low-cost administration, from planting tips to developing your natural medicine store, DIY remedies, traditional ways to current usage, and is suitable for beginners and experienced herbalists.
It is more in-depth than every guide on the market, has been carefully researched, and is written in an easy-to-understand manner.

Here’s what you’ll discover in this 13-book series:Native American Medicine’s Forgotten HistoryHow to use herbs in many forms, such as fresh & dried herbs, capsules, extracts in water, glycerin, alcohol, and oil.Everything you need to know about plant harvesting, from planting to wildcrafting, from purchasing advice to ethical practicesYou’ll have easy access to almost 2000 years of herbal culture & spiritual history – without being bogged down by lengthy material or trendy cliches.Detailed descriptions of Native American herbs and wild plants, including traditional uses, Habitat, characteristics, and medicinal use.You’ll learn how to recognize herbs and plants and utilize their unique features.Remedies and recipes for curing common diseases and relieving symptoms of chronic problems Expert-tested recipes for treating your occasional cold, scrape, headache, intestinal trouble, stressful day, or restless night with basic pantry components and much more!
You may have purchased other books to learn how to use natural cures, but no one could assist you with your initial steps. With this set of books, you’ll have a complete handbook for overcoming a wide range of physical and mental symptoms and issues. All you need is the necessary assistance to say goodbye to traditional drugs in favor of natural remedies. If you want a comprehensive guide on using herbs in your daily life, this book is for you. You don’t have to be hooked to prescribed pharmaceuticals; all you must do is adjust how you repair your body.

So, are you ready to learn the Native American healing secrets? Then, click the “BUY NOW” button at the top of the page to get your copy and start your healing journey!

From the Publisher

The common aspirin, for instance, derives from salicin which was used in ancient times by Native Americans for fever and headache, in the form of tea or infusion.

Sometimes plants were eaten as food. In other cases, a pulp or ointment was applied to open wounds.

Some of the most famous remedies are made up of:

Black RaspberryBuckwheatCayenne PepperChamomile

All used to cure everyday diseases.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BBXQ8STC
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (August 25, 2022)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8848387827
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.59 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8 x 0.77 x 10 inches

Learn all about how to build sheds, feeders, fences, and other backyard structures to enhance your sustainable living!

Garden structures: Raised beds, planters and arbors, self-watering beds, grow-light stand, soil blocksFences and pens: Fence post basics, picket fence, solar electric fence, installing and stretching fences, hen pen and hurdle, gates, PVC hen penHousing chickens: Basics for housing chickens, building a coop and run, complete material and cutting lists, exploded views, building an A-frame chicken tractorBuilding sheds: Basics for building, goat shed, saltbox garden shed, backyard-homestead shop, roofing alternativesSolar and wind power: Compressor and gearbox windmills, how solar works, erecting a windmill, installing a solar power systemAquaponics and hydroponics: Understanding aquaponics, understanding hydroponics, basics of a DIY aquaponic system, how to install a hydroponic systemBuilding beehives: Langstroth beehive, Warré beehive, top-bar beehive (aka the Kenyan or Tanzanian beehive), step-by-step building instructions and exploded viewsPlumbing and wiring: Plumbing basics, ground-fault circuit interrupters, freeze-proof watering options, outdoor wiring, supplemental lighting

A companion volume to Backyard Homesteading, 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead provides details on how to build more than 40 projects to enhance your sustainable living.

The projects in this book are designed with simplicity, convenience, and budget in mind. You will also find help on how to expand or contract the projects to suit your needs.

With step-by-step instructions, tools and materials lists, exploded views, and easy-to-understand techniques, even if you are only moderately handy, you’ll discover how to build your own feeders, fences, and structures. In the process, you’ll save money and have the satisfaction of doing it yourself!

From the Publisher

Live a More Self-Sufficient Life

A backyard homestead can help the family stay connected to the land and learn to value self-sufficiency. Helping with projects can even be a great way for beginners to learn basic carpentry skills!

You’ll learn how to build a:

Trellised arbor Saltbox shed Top-bar beehive Wooden raised bed Goat shed Chicken coop and run

Your Hands-On, Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainable Living

Build the Backyard Homestead of Your Dreams

Create a more sustainable life for yourself and your family with 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead! Learn how to make the most out of the space you have and become more self-sufficient, even if your yard is small.

The projects in this book are designed with simplicity in mind—because your time is valuable!

40 step-by-step projects, from housing chickens to erecting a windmill Projects designed with your budget and convenience in mind Learn to expand or contract any project to suit your particular needs Expert tips for getting started, working safely, & saving money

Garden Structures

The heart of any backyard homestead is its garden. Not only will it provide you with a bounty of fresh vegetables, it will also save you money!

In this book, you’ll find projects that fit your space, whether large or small, country or urban. Learn how to build an inclined planter, make a bottom-watered container garden, make soil blocks, and much more!

Fences and Pens

Your backyard homestead will surely benefit from a good fence and sturdy pens—especially if you intend to keep animals!

Learn how to install a picket fence or solar-powered electric fence, add a gate, make a PVC hen pen, and more. Your neighbors and livestock will thank you for your efforts!

Plumbing and Wiring

As your backyard homestead grows, you’re going to want to upgrade your outdoor plumbing and electricity. Learn the essentials for getting water and power where you want it!

You’ll find safe, permanent projects like installing an anti-freeze spigot or a GFCI receptacle, running outdoor conduit and cable, and adding supplemental light for your chickens.

Step-by-Step Directions

Inside this book, you’ll find every project broken down into step-by-step directions with sequenced photographs for easy reference. Each project has a handy list of tools and materials at the beginning, as well as an overview of the design you’re about to build.

Get the confidence you need to tackle your sustainable living dream!

Diagrams, Illustrations, & Exploded Views

The projects inside this book feature handy diagrams, illustrations, and exploded views that provide easy reference to specific measurements and the anatomy of structures and devices.

You’ll find a goat shed plan, perspective views, hen pen measurements, and everything else you need to ensure your project comes out right!

Building Sheds and Beehives

All animals need shelter from the wind and rain to keep them safe, warm, and happy.

Whether you need to build a goat shed, chicken run, or a beehive (Langstroth, Warré, or Top-Bar), you’ll find the right project for you and your livestock’s needs inside this book.

Solar Power, Wind Power, Aquaponics, and Hydroponics

When you’re ready to take your backyard homestead further, you’ll learn how to produce green energy by installing a pump or aeration windmill and solar power.

Introduction chapters to aquaponics and hydroponics will help you get acquainted with each method to determine if one might be right for your needs.

Thorough Instructions

Detailed Diagrams

Housing Bees, Chickens, and Goats

Green Energy

Projects for Your Innovative, Functional Homestead

40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead was written with simplicity of design in mind. Each makes the most out of basic materials to respect your budget. Attention is also paid to the human factor—that is, making each finished project convenient and simple to use on a day-to-day basis.

Your time is valuable, and this book does not expect you to be a master builder. Inside, you’ll find all the projects you need to make the most of your homestead, along with concise step-by-step details that will give you the confidence to build them.

Get started on your road to sustainable living with 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead!

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Homeowner; First Edition (August 6, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580117104
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580117104
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.02 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.44 x 10.88 inches

Protect Yourself And Your Family From the Coming Societal Breakdown & Power Grid Collapse:

Escape the Toxicity of Polluted Cities, and Discover the Secret to a Healthier and Happier Life.

Are you aware of the price of living in the city?

We’re not talking about your money.

We’re talking about your health, sanity, and happiness.

A recent study by Melbourne Institute showed that people living in urban areas are more likely to experience depression and anxiety, as well as other mental health problems.

And that’s not even the worst of it.

Exposure to polluted city air has been linked to lower cognitive development and higher use of psychiatric meds among children.

The city is literally poisoning your kids.

Of course, urban living does have its advantages, but are you willing to pay such a high price for them?

More and more people are now realizing that ditching the city leads to a stress-free, healthy life. Not to mention the financial benefits of not paying for utilities and rent.

So if you, too, are looking to escape, but have no idea how to do it, then you’ve come to the right place.

And you’ll be happy to know that it only takes as little as 30 days to escape the smog-smothered urban jungles and find your happiness in the country.

In Off Grid Living 2022-2023, you will discover:

How you can live off the grid without giving up any of your luxuries or technologyWhat to look for when choosing the perfect location for your self-sustaining refugeHow to install different types of water systems in your off grid homeA huge variety of electricity options: You’ll discover how to use solar, wind, and geothermal sources to power your off grid home and all your gadgetsHow to grow organic, pesticide-free food without spending a ridiculous amount of time and moneyA comprehensive list of the best US states for off grid living (Hint: Some states actually have it all — great weather, beautiful nature, and cheap properties!)Tips for becoming completely self-sufficient, including strategies for saving an insane amount of money that you’d usually spend on urban living expenditures

And much more.

Even if you’re not ready to say goodbye to your urban lifestyle just yet, you should still explore what going off the grid actually means and all its potential benefits.

In fact, there are many ways to get the best out of both worlds.

So take charge and give yourself and your family a chance at a healthier, more fulfilled life.

If you’re ready to give off the grid living a chance, then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button right now.

From the Publisher

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Small Footprint Press (July 30, 2021)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 171 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 191420784X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1914207846
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 6.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.39 x 8 inches