The Self-Sufficiency Specialist; The

With frequent warnings about water and energy shortages, or the potential dangers of pesticides and genetically modified foods, many people nurture a dream of living a self-sufficient life. This comprehensive yet easy-to-read addition to theSpecialistseries explains what it really takes to live off the fat of the land. It answers all the fundamental questions anyone considering a lifestyle change might ask, from the best way to warm your home off the grid to how much time and effort it takes to grow your own food and raise your own animals. Both the most fulfilling aspects and the hard work of self-sufficient living are revealed in full. Packed with informative illustrations and diagrams, this manual offers a wealth of useful advice for prospective small farm owners.

Author's foreword	p. 2
Getting Started
What is self-sufficiency?	p. 3
The benefits of self-sufficiency	p. 4
Considering your options	p. 6
A place in the town	p. 8
A place in the country	p. 10
The Self-Sufficient Set-Up
The self-sufficient town house	p. 12
The self-sufficient village cottage	p. 14
The self-sufficient smallholding	p. 16
Off-grid water	p. 18
Recycling water	p. 20
Cookers and stoves	p. 22
Solar collectors and Trombe walls	p. 24
Solar or photovoltaic cells	p. 26
Wind turbines	p. 28
Geothermal heating	p. 30
Water or hydro turbines	p. 32
Inverters and batteries	p. 33
Super-insulating your home	p. 34
Recycling your household waste	p. 36
Growing organic vegetables	p. 38
Growing organic fruit	p. 40
Growing herbs	p. 42
Keeping Animals
Keeping chickens	p. 44
Keeping ducks	p. 46
Keeping geese	p. 48
Keeping goats	p. 50
Keeping sheep	p. 52
Keeping a cow	p. 54
Keeping pigs	p. 56
Keeping bees	p. 58
Using Your Produce
Storing food	p. 60
Making jam	p. 62
Making chutney	p. 64
Drying food	p. 66
Smoking food	p. 68
Making beer	p. 70
Making cider	p. 72
Making wine	p. 74
Making vegetarian soap	p. 76
Making candles	p. 77
Glossary	p. 78
Index	p. 79
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The Self-Sufficiency Specialist; The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance

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