num_pages: 576
description: 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 living including:Finding country landBuying, building, and renovating a homeDeveloping water sources and systemsUnderstanding wiring, plumbing, and heatingUsing alternative heating and energy sourcesVegetable, flower, and herb gardeningTraditional cooking skills such as baking bread and making maple syrupPreparing and preserving meat, fruits, and vegetablesBuilding and maintaining barns, sheds, and outbuildingsCaring for common farm and ranch animals, and pets
language: English
title: Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance
titlecomplete: Storey's Basic Country Skills: A Practical Guide to Self-Reliance
genres: Self Help, How To, Cookbooks, Nature, Reference, Food, Nonfiction, History, Survival, Gardening
ratings_count: 1002
awards: awardedAt: 946713600000
name: Independent Publisher Book Award (IPPY)
category: Most Helpful to Society & Reference
publisher: Storey Publishing, LLC