The Everything Guide to Living Off the Grid: A Back-To-Basics Manual for Independent Living

What should I be eating? Where will I get electricity and clean water? Can I stay in my current home? Living off the grid can be a daunting decision for readers who are unsure about a self-sufficient lifestyle, but more and more people are adopting this do-it-yourself way of living. This practical and informative guide eases off-the-grid beginners into such basics as: building a sustainable home; composting; privacy and security; eliminating existing debt to cut off financial ties; creating and maintaining food sources; and, taking advantage of natural energy. Ideal for readers who want to live the self-sufficient life or who just want to incorporate a few key aspects into their day-to-day, "The Everything Guide to Living Off the Grid" is an excellent introduction to homestead sustainability.