Sustainable Living

The green-building movement has produced hundreds of "how-to" books and websites that are filled with tips about green building and what homeowners should do to go green. While helpful and informative, when it comes to making actual purchasing and installation decisions, these books do not make it any easier for a homeowner to prioritize against a budget. Here, Melisssa Rappaport Schifman shares her knowledge and experience for others to use in their journey toward a greener way of living.

Even with time constraints or region-specific challenges, The DIY Permaculture Blueprint provides adaptable strategies and step-by-step guidance, ensuring any homesteader can succeed, regardless of past experiences.

In an interconnected world filled with goal-oriented perfectionists, Lagom reminds us to slow down, to decompress and destress, to be mindful of sustainability yet not deny ourselves pleasure. But lagom is not a rigid set of rules - sometimes you need more, sometimes you need less, and that's fine, too! With this idea-filled guide, you can learn to find greater balance, well-being, and harmony - and, most importantly, make time for the things that matter most in life.

Are you tired of paying utility bills? Are you looking for a simpler lifestyle? Is someone stalking you and making your life miserable? If so, then this book is for you! Maybe you’re ready to disappear from society and start over! That’s why I’m writing this book. To help those who want to learn how to prepare and make the switch to off-grid living. Once you get a taste of that life, the thought of fading into the background of nature might present itself.

A work of immersive journalism steeped in a distinctively American social history and sparked by a personal quest, The Unsettlers traces the search for the simple life through the stories of new pioneers and what inspired each of them to look for - or create - a better existence. Captivating and clear-eyed, it dares us to imagine what a sustainable, ethical, authentic future might actually look like.

Essential Rainwater Harvesting is a comprehensive manual for designing, building, and maintaining water-harvesting systems for the warm and cold climates of the world. Presenting design considerations and approaches for the most common household rainwater supply scenarios.

Since 2021, 85 percent of people around the world have been transforming their behavior to become more eco-conscious. This means they minimize waste, aim to wisely use the environment, and limit the use of earth’s natural resources, while also ensuring quality working and living environments. Would you like to be part of this statistic?

Minimalism has long been advocated by many spiritual teachers throughout the ages. However, the idea that "less is more" has now hit the 21st century. Human lives have become heavily weighed down by the trappings of corporatism and capitalism. Shiny and bright objects surround us on a daily basis, and it can be hard to stop trying to "keep up with the Jones".

Imagine a lush, self-sustaining garden for years of abundance—unlock the power of permaculture without daily tending, artificial chemicals, or ongoing costs!

Are you tired of the hustle and bustle of the rat race? Are you longing for a simpler life and a way to get off the hamster wheel of working to buy more products to consume? A Sustainable Living Guide for Off-Grid & RV Living will teach you essential tips and strategies and help you make a plan to start living a simpler and more eco-friendly life starting today! The good news is it doesn’t have to be all or nothing, you can start small and learn as you go.

Overwhelmed by the thought of living off the grid? Feeling uncertain about self-reliance? Think escaping urban life is out of reach? You're not alone, but the truth is—your dream is possible and closer than you think. With the right guidance, living off the grid can be a practical and rewarding lifestyle. 'Off-Grid Homesteading for Beginners' is your ultimate guide to sustainable, eco-friendly living while enjoying financial freedom.

In Encyclopedia for Off-Grid, RV Living, and Camping, you will learn about growing and storing your own food, supplying your own energy needs, and essential tips and strategies to help you make a plan to start living a simpler and more eco-friendly life starting today! The good news is that it doesn’t have to be all or nothing; you can start small and learn as you go. It is time to take charge, get back to basics, and secure your own future!

Discover the truth about self-sufficiently living off your backyard! In a world as highly dynamic as ours, independent living can be an invaluable trait. By employing intelligent tactics and technologies, you can feed your family, eliminate high utility bills, and minimize stress. However, starting your own garden and homesteading can be an overwhelming task—and you need to prepare and learn what it takes to start. This guide will wipe away all your doubts and help you build the life you’ve always wanted for yourself and your family.

Despite what others may say about the off-grid style of living, it’s not strange and it’s not a “phase” you will eventually get over. Everyone has different passions and definitions of what the perfect life would be, so not all people will understand. Regardless of what family or friends say, don’t let them deter you. If it’s something you truly desire, then there’s no other option than to go for it!

Since available information in this regard is incomplete, DIY Source has prepared a practical guide on how to set up DIY solar power systems. DIY Solar Power for Beginners will guide you in customizing your grid, tied as well as mobile and off-grid solar power systems. We will walk you through the whole process of building your own solar system, including calculating your electricity needs.

At the close of the twentieth century, corporate capitalism extended its reach over the globe. While its defenders argue that globalization is the only way forward for modern, democratic societies, the spread of this system is failing to meet even the most basic needs of billions of individuals around the world. Moreover, the entrenchment of this free market system is undermining the foundations of healthy societies, caring communities, and personal wellbeing.

The Backyard Beekeeper, now in its 4th edition, makes the time-honored and complex tradition of beekeeping an enjoyable and accessible backyard pastime for urban and rural beekeepers of all skill levels. With this completer esource and the expert advice of Bee Culture editor Kim Flottum, your bees will be healthy, happy, and more productive.

In the 1970s, Dolly Freed lived off the land dirt cheap and plum easy. Living in their own house on a half-acre lot outside of Philadelphia for almost five years, Dolly and her father produced their own food and drink and spent roughly $700 each per year. Thirty years later Dolly Freed's Possum Living is as fascinating and pertinent as it was in 1978. Tin House is reissuing the survivalist classic with a foreword by David Gates and an afterword by the author.

Research shows that people who have a sense of calling are more productive, motivated, and resilient than their peers. But they are also more likely to experience the physical, mental, and spiritual exhaustion of burnout. When they do, the impact is more severe and disorienting. Burnout often starts from something very good: a passionate commitment to meaningful work and the skill to make it a reality. But the dark side of calling is that passion and skill without boundaries are like matches to a dry forest, at risk for devastating destruction.

Do you dream of leaving the “real world” behind and leading a simpler life? More and more people are choosing to live off-grid, grow their own food, and provide their electricity independently. No matter what your personal reason is, achieving this lifestyle means total independence and freedom. The options for living off-grid are endless - but it does take knowledge, skills, and planning. With detailed tips and information on everything from laws and taxes to hunting and fishing, this thorough book will take your off-grid life from a pleasant daydream to your blissful reality.