The Self-Sufficient Home: Going Green and Saving Money

By: Christopher Nyerges

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Synopsis: How to cut heating and cooling costs, utilize solar energy, construct nonflush toilets and solar showers, collect rainwater, and apply permaculture techniques. The author explains everything in plain, easily understood, language with hundreds of photographs and diagrams that illustrate ways to use natural resources and embrace self-reliance. Sustainable living advice from self-reliance expert Christopher Nyerges, editor of "Wilderness Way" magazine and author of "How to Survive Anywhere."In an ever-changing economy, cutting costs and utilizing available resources is essential. From embracing solar energy and wind power to using fluorescent bulbs and growing backyard vegetable gardens, there are endless ways to live a more ecological and economical lifestyle. The book offers a collection of testimonials and hordes of practical information on living lightly on the planet.

Book Quality:: Excellent
Book Size:: 266 Pages
ISBN-13:: 9780811735582
Publisher:: Stackpole Books
Date of Addition:: 11/18/13
Copyrighted By:: Stackpole Books
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Self-Help, Art and Architecture, Home and Garden, Earth Sciences
Submitted By:: kelly pierce
Proofread By:: Marilyn
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.