Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Most people don't know about or think about Minimalism and how it’s the lifestyle of the future but the ideology that the media or minimalist are pushing forward is a lifestyle of De-consumption "We’d all be better off if we consumed less" making it sound like its weight loss or something. The Ideology or the take on it that I would like to show is that De-consumption is not the correct vision or definition for Minimalism BUT having a lifestyle that can adapt to using multipurpose is what ...

The Best Tool of the MillenniumThe seeds of Rybczynski's elegant and illuminating new book were sown by The New York Times, whose editors asked him to write an essay identifying "the best tool of the millennium." The award-winning author of Home, A Clearing in the Distance, and Now I Sit Me Down, Rybczynski once built a house using only hand tools. His intimate knowledge of the toolbox -- both its contents and its history -- serve...

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

The Martians have landed, the Zombies have attacked, and now you need to bug out and live off the grid as they are using the grid to track down everyone and enslave us or worse. While this is a little far-fetched, (The Martians are arriving next month not today), people are finding it more and more desirable to live away from society and all the issues with being interconnected to the rest of the human race. This book is meant to give you a basic overview of how to accomplish this. Needles...

Minimalist design--maximum style!In the middle of the last century, a new generation of designers sought to render furniture to its most essential forms. In doing so, they created timeless designs that defined Mid-Century Modern Style. From the sleek geometric lines of Bauhaus-inspired design to the sculptural shapes of Danish masters, this furniture captured the imagination of the era and enjoys growing popularity today.Now for the first time, author Michael Crow has caref...

Homesteading has become a national pastime for many who are desiring a break from the madness of society and this book will introduce the reader to many of the opportunities to become self-sufficient. A guide to self-sustaining lifestyles that are applicable in both urban and rural environments, the preservation of food, the development of agriculture and alternative energy sources will get the reader well on the way to a more self-sustaining, independent lifestyle.Whether it be gr...

This is not a repeat of the old stuff everyone tells you about being organized. It is an entertaining look at how to avoid looking all over for stuff.

This vintage book contains a detailed but concise guide to machine blacksmithing, with information on setting up and maintaining a blacksmith shop, the correct use of tools and equipment, and more. Although old, this volume contains a wealth of information that will be of considerable utility to modern blacksmiths and metalworkers, and would make for a useful addition to collections of related literature. Contents include: "System in the Blacksmith Shop", "Tools for the Blacksmith Shop", "...

Whether you’re a suburbanite looking to live more simply or a die-hard homesteader interested in taking your garden to the next level, this guide is packed with step-by-step instructions, useful tips, vintage photographs and illustrations, and time-honored wisdom—creating one of the most comprehensive books on country skills available. This book is compiled of tested and practical experience passed down from generations of farmers and homesteaders.Here readers can learn about:...

“Picture Frame making for Amateurs” is a detailed, step-by-step guide, including chapters on the necessary tools and how to use them, the different materials that can be used, common problems, and much more. Written in simple language and including plenty of helpful diagrams, this volume will be of utility to anyone looking to make their own picture frames. Contents include: “Necessary Tools and Materials”, “Mitred and Veneered Frames”, “Round and Oval Frames”, “Oxford Frames”, “Bamboo or ...

So you are now stuck on a top of mountain with ice everywhere and more coming down and you need to get to the bottom and you prefer not to roll off the mountain and killing yourself by rolling off the side of it. This book will help you understand how to keep yourself safe when bad things happen to your car. Please remember that this is a guide and it is up to you to be safe and decide if this is for you. Finally some of these solutions can cause damage to your car, but will keep you as sa...