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40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead: A Hands-on, Step-by-Step Sustainable-Living Guide (Creative Homeowner) Fences, Chicken Coops, Sheds, Gardening, and More for Becoming Self-Sufficient
  • 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead: A Hands-on, Step-by-Step Sustainable-Living Guide (Creative Homeowner) Fences, Chicken Coops, Sheds, Gardening, and More for Becoming Self-Sufficient
  • 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead: A Hands-on, Step-by-Step Sustainable-Living Guide (Creative Homeowner) Fences, Chicken Coops, Sheds, Gardening, and More for Becoming Self-Sufficient

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Creative Homeowner; First Edition (August 6, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 256 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1580117104
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1580117104
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.02 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.4 x 0.5 x 10.8 inches
  • Best Sellers Rank: #1,688 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
    • #1 in Animal Husbandry (Books)
    • #1 in Outdoor & Recreational Area Gardening
    • #2 in Sustainable Agriculture (Books)
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 5,854 ratings

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Live a More Self-Sufficient Life

A backyard homestead can help the family stay connected to the land and learn to value self-sufficiency. Helping with projects can even be a great way for beginners to learn basic carpentry skills!

You'll learn how to build a:

  • Trellised arbor
  • Saltbox shed
  • Top-bar beehive
  • Wooden raised bed
  • Goat shed
  • Chicken coop and run

Your Hands-On, Step-by-Step Guide to Sustainable Living

Build the Backyard Homestead of Your Dreams

Create a more sustainable life for yourself and your family with 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead! Learn how to make the most out of the space you have and become more self-sufficient, even if your yard is small.

The projects in this book are designed with simplicity in mind—because your time is valuable!

  • 40 step-by-step projects, from housing chickens to erecting a windmill
  • Projects designed with your budget and convenience in mind
  • Learn to expand or contract any project to suit your particular needs
  • Expert tips for getting started, working safely, & saving money

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Garden Structures

The heart of any backyard homestead is its garden. Not only will it provide you with a bounty of fresh vegetables, it will also save you money!

In this book, you'll find projects that fit your space, whether large or small, country or urban. Learn how to build an inclined planter, make a bottom-watered container garden, make soil blocks, and much more!

Fences and Pens

Your backyard homestead will surely benefit from a good fence and sturdy pens—especially if you intend to keep animals!

Learn how to install a picket fence or solar-powered electric fence, add a gate, make a PVC hen pen, and more. Your neighbors and livestock will thank you for your efforts!

Plumbing and Wiring

As your backyard homestead grows, you're going to want to upgrade your outdoor plumbing and electricity. Learn the essentials for getting water and power where you want it!

You'll find safe, permanent projects like installing an anti-freeze spigot or a GFCI receptacle, running outdoor conduit and cable, and adding supplemental light for your chickens.

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Step-by-Step Directions

Inside this book, you'll find every project broken down into step-by-step directions with sequenced photographs for easy reference. Each project has a handy list of tools and materials at the beginning, as well as an overview of the design you're about to build.

Get the confidence you need to tackle your sustainable living dream!

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Diagrams, Illustrations, & Exploded Views

The projects inside this book feature handy diagrams, illustrations, and exploded views that provide easy reference to specific measurements and the anatomy of structures and devices.

You'll find a goat shed plan, perspective views, hen pen measurements, and everything else you need to ensure your project comes out right!

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Building Sheds and Beehives

All animals need shelter from the wind and rain to keep them safe, warm, and happy.

Whether you need to build a goat shed, chicken run, or a beehive (Langstroth, Warré, or Top-Bar), you'll find the right project for you and your livestock's needs inside this book.

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Solar Power, Wind Power, Aquaponics, and Hydroponics

When you're ready to take your backyard homestead further, you'll learn how to produce green energy by installing a pump or aeration windmill and solar power.

Introduction chapters to aquaponics and hydroponics will help you get acquainted with each method to determine if one might be right for your needs.

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Thorough Instructions

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Detailed Diagrams

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Housing Bees, Chickens, and Goats

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Green Energy

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Projects for Your Innovative, Functional Homestead

40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead was written with simplicity of design in mind. Each makes the most out of basic materials to respect your budget. Attention is also paid to the human factor—that is, making each finished project convenient and simple to use on a day-to-day basis.

Your time is valuable, and this book does not expect you to be a master builder. Inside, you'll find all the projects you need to make the most of your homestead, along with concise step-by-step details that will give you the confidence to build them.

Get started on your road to sustainable living with 40 Projects for Building Your Backyard Homestead!









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