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Hobbies tend to require a big investment, but Author Natasa Marinkovic, creator of popular YouTube channel Treasure Books, focuses on upcycling the available materials around us. Learn how to make beautiful journals--without purchasing book-binding tools, use what you have! With the things you have at home, create projects that are both useful and beautiful.
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Through engaging personal stories, history and lessons from life on the homestead, this inspiring and practical book shows us how doing things the old-fashioned way can help us find true happiness and meaningful connection--and unlock a powerful new sense of purpose.
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“A gentle, practical and inspiring guide to help you transform your yard into a diverse, healthy and sustainable landscape.”—Myrna Pearman, coauthor of NatureScape Alberta
Many urban yards are essentially unproductive patches of grass, requiring constant attention for no return. Through sustainable, organic landscaping, these small or large plots of land can become part of the solution to today’s...
Many urban yards are essentially unproductive patches of grass, requiring constant attention for no return. Through sustainable, organic landscaping, these small or large plots of land can become part of the solution to today’s...
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Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
John Vivian is a veteran practitioner of many country crafts. He is the author...
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From the editors of Urban Farm magazine, Urban Farm Projects expands the boundaries of city and suburban self-sustainability. Over 40 innovative do-it-yourself projects are stylishly presented and compiled in this entertaining and easy-to-follow user's manual.
With projects ranging from the simple (candle making and canning) to the more ambitious (raising bees to pollinate your own crops), this crafty book will appeal to the thrifty and eco-conscious...
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A complete guide to modern pedaled-powered, treadled, and hand-cranked devices for the home.
What if I could harness this energy? An unusual question for anyone putting in a long stint on a treadmill perhaps, and yet human power is a very old, practical and empowering alternative to fossil fuels. Replacing motors with muscles can be considered a political act-an act of self-sufficiency that gains you independence.
The Human-Powered Home is a one-of-a-kind...
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From celestial navigation to sharpening blades, Ana Maria Spagna outlines 100 skills you'll find indispensable for life after an apocalyptic global catastrophe. She covers obvious needs like first aid and farming, while also providing suggestions on how to build a safe and culturally rich community through storytelling and music making. Full of quirky illustrations by Brian Cronin, this book will provoke surprise, debate, and laughter as it leads...
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The benefits of foraging for food are far and wide. Whether you're looking for ways to become more self-sufficient, save money, or develop healthier habits, A Guide to Wild Food Foraging is an extensive on-the-go directory of more than 100 profiles for wild plants, herbs, fruits, nuts, mushrooms, seaweeds, and shellfish. Each profile provides tips on identification, seasonality, location, what and when to harvest, and how to prepare and use them in...
12) Household Tips
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Welcome to Household Tips - the pro tips that save you time and money!, your essential guide to cultivating a home that embodies functionality, comfort, and style. In this comprehensive manual, we delve into a myriad of topics, offering practical advice and ingenious solutions for every corner of your living space. Whether you're seeking ways to streamline organisation, create child-friendly environments, or infuse your home with budget-friendly decor,...
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A single, information-packed volume with everything a hobby farmer needs to know about farm animals, this newly updated and comprehensive manual to selecting, caring for, and breeding livestock brings forth the expertise of five hobby farmers, each of whom has real-life on-the-farm experience with the animals discussed. Whether you're contemplating adding a small herd of sheep or goats to your existing hobby farm or you've always wondered about the...
14) Zero-Waste Cooking: Utilizing Food Scraps, Meal Planning, Storage Tips, and Creative Recipe Ideas
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Are you tired of throwing away spoiled food and feeling guilty about your environmental impact?Do you wish there was a simple way to preserve food and reduce waste without compromising quality and flavor?Discover the transformative guide to Zero-Waste Cooking and Food Preservation that will revolutionize how you think about food! This comprehensive book is your go-to resource for mastering the art of zero-waste cooking, food preservation, and sustainable...
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A guide to creating and growing a backyard garden simply and sustainably—from planning to planting to harvest, with profiles of essential vegetables and herbs, ecological tips, and fun and creative projects
Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability...
Growing food in your backyard (or even on a porch or windowsill!) is one of the simplest and most rewarding ways to nourish yourself, be self-sufficient, and connect with nature in a hands-on way. Here sustainability...
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"Greenhouse Gardening for Beginners" is your comprehensive handbook for transforming your gardening ambitions into reality within the controlled environment of a greenhouse. Whether you're a novice or an experienced gardener looking to extend your growing season, this guide provides practical advice, essential tips, and step-by-step instructions to help you cultivate a thriving and bountiful greenhouse garden.
• Choosing the Right Greenhouse: Explore...
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It's amazing what you can do with these four simple ingredients from your kitchen . . .
Looking for simple, affordable, and effective home products you can count on? Trying to avoid all those harmful chemicals and find safe, natural solutions instead? Household Hints has hundreds of tips, techniques, and recipes—and many are made from the wholesome ingredients already in your kitchen: vinegar, lemon, salt, and baking soda. Inside...
Looking for simple, affordable, and effective home products you can count on? Trying to avoid all those harmful chemicals and find safe, natural solutions instead? Household Hints has hundreds of tips, techniques, and recipes—and many are made from the wholesome ingredients already in your kitchen: vinegar, lemon, salt, and baking soda. Inside...
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Ecological gardening with ease and simplicity.
Gardening Naturally offers a wealth of information and practical advice for growing indoor and outdoor plants based on sustainability, a rejection of artificial chemicals, and respect for biodiversity and the natural world. From advice on planning your garden and dealing with disease, insects, and the arrival of cold weather, to tips for starting your own compost, repotting effectively, and choosing...
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Welcome to the world of organized living, where the chaos of daily life transforms into a symphony of order and purpose. In the pages of this book, you will embark on a journey to unlock the secrets of mastering home organization and efficiency, empowering yourself to create a harmonious and streamlined living space that nurtures both your surroundings and your well-being.
In our fast-paced world, finding balance can feel like an elusive
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