TopicSustainable Living, Do-It-Yourself / Carpentry, Sustainability & Green Design, Do-It-Yourself / General, Agriculture / General
IllustratorYes
GenreArchitecture, House & Home, Technology & Engineering
AuthorRolfe Cobleigh
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.9 in
Item Weight8.8 Oz
Item Length7.5 in
Item Width5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2007-013432
Dewey Edition22
Reviews"[You'll] find wisdom in this thrift-conscious and often environmentally wise celebration of self-sufficiency." -Country Living, "[You'll] find wisdom in this thrift-conscious and often environmentally wise celebration of self-sufficiency." —Country Living, "[You'll] find wisdom in this thrift-conscious and often environmentally wise celebration of self-sufficiency." --"Country Living ", [You'll] find wisdom in this thrift-conscious and often environmentally wise celebration of self-sufficiency.
Dewey Decimal681.763
SynopsisDating from the Golden Age of American Farming, this volume is both a tribute to days gone by and a resource for present day homeowners, farmers, and ranchers striving toward greater self-sufficiency. Here you will find hundreds of clever ways to transform those odds and ends that might seem like junk into very useful gadgets and tools, from a treadmill that can power a dairy separator and churn, to a drinking fountain for chickens. Other devices include a rig for moving large trees; a self-feeder for bees; a hand garden cultivator; and gates that lift over snowdrifts. It's full of useful illustrations and includes a whole section of tried-and-true tips.