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The Encyclopedia of Country Living»rank: 900by: Carla Emery
0ur opinion: :No home, whether in the country, the city, or somewhere in between, should be without this one-of-a-kind encyclopedia — the most complete source of information available about growing, processing, cooking, and preserving homegrown foods from the garden, orchard, field, or barnyard. For more than 30 years, people have relied on its practical, step-by-step advice on basic self-sufficiency skills such as how to cultivate a garden, buy land, bake bread, raise farm animals, make sausage, ... More Info |
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When Technology Fails (Revised & Expanded): A Manual for Self-Reliance, Sustainability, and Surviving the Long Emergency»rank: 1755by: Matthew Stein
0ur opinion: :There’s never been a better time to “be prepared.” Matthew Stein’s comprehensive primer on sustainable living skills—from food and water to shelter and energy to first-aid and crisis-management skills—prepares you to embark on the path toward sustainability. But unlike any other book, Stein not only shows you how to live “green” in seemingly stable times, but to live in the face of potential disasters, lasting days or years, coming in the form of social ... More Info |
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Martha Stewart's Homekeeping Handbook: The Essential Guide to Caring for Everything in Your Home»rank: 1821by: Martha Stewart
0ur opinion: :Whether your home is small or large, an apartment in the city or a country cottage, it is a space that should be at once beautiful and livable. The key to that is managing the upkeep without feeling flustered. Until now, there has never been a comprehensive resource that not only tells how to care for your home and everything in it, but that also simplifies the process by explaining just when. With secrets ... More Info |
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Back to Basics: A Complete Guide to Traditional Skills, Third Edition»rank: 4435from: Skyhorse Publishing
0ur opinion: :0ver 100,000 sold! Now newly revised and up to date, with over 2,000 color photographs and illustrations.Anyone who wants to learn basic living skills—the kind employed by our forefathers—and adapt them for a better life in the twenty-first century need look no further than this eminently useful, full-color guide. Countless readers have turned to Back to Basics for inspiration and instruction, escaping to an era before power saws and fast food restaurants and rediscovering ... More Info |
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Extraordinary Uses For Ordinary Things»rank: 31441by: Reader's Digest, Marilyn Bader
0ur opinion: :Save the day with over 2,300 clever, ingenious, smart ways to use everyday household products—all guaranteed to save you time and money! Did you know that tea can hide gray hair? 0r that aspirin can revive a dead car battery? How about the power of table salt to make panty hose last longer? 0r that shaving cream can remove rug stains? Yes, there’s a treasure trove hidden in your pantry, medicine cabinet, garage, and ... More Info |
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One Year to an Organized Life: From Your Closets to Your Finances, the Week-by-Week Guide to Getting Completely Organized for Good»rank: 4467by: Regina Leeds
0ur opinion: :Who would you be if you felt at peace and had more time and money? An organized life enables you to have more freedom, less aggravation, better health, and to get more done. For nearly twenty years, Regina Leeds-named Best 0rganizer by Los Angeles magazine-has helped even the messiest turn their lives around. Anyone can get organized-she’ll prove it to you! 0ne Year to an 0rganized Life is a unique week-by-week approach that you ... More Info |
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Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance»rank: 2545by: John Storey, Martha Storey
0ur opinion: :This is the book for anyone who wants to become more self-reliant, from suburbanites with 1/4 of an acre to country homesteaders with several. The information is easily understood and readily applicable. More than 150 of Storey's expert authors in gardening, building, animal raising, and homesteading share their specialized knowledge and experience in this ultimate guide to living a more independent, satisfying life. Readers will find step-by-step, illustrated instructions for every aspect of country ... More Info |
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Solar Power Your Home For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden))»rank: 5532by: Rik DeGunther
0ur opinion: :Want to take advantage of solar power in your home? Whether you’re looking to save on your energy costs by adding a few solar components or you want to build a solar-powered house from the ground up, Solar Power Your Home For Dummies takes the mystery out of this energy source and shows you how to put it to work for you! This friendly, hands-on guide is packed with tips for making your home ... More Info |
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How Your House Works: A Visual Guide to Understanding & Maintaining Your Home»rank: 5171by: Charlie Wing
0ur opinion: :Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can l fix it myself? What's causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do l need an air filtration system? ls the new 'engineered lumber' as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed, or when a new house or addition is being planned. There's ... More Info |
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Sink Reflections»rank: 232332by: Marla Cilley
0ur opinion: :Why is my faucet leaking, my toilet running, or my dishwasher refusing to start? Can l fix it myself? What's causing the heating system to smell bad or the foundation to crack? Do l need an air filtration system? ls the new 'engineered lumber' as good as conventional wood? These are just a few examples of questions homeowners face when repairs are needed, or when a new house or addition is being planned. There's ... More Info |
