Creating the LowBudget Homestead Author:Steven D. Gregerson If you've ever thought about pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle on your own rural homestead or survival retreat but feared you didn't have the money or skills to do it, you simply must read this book. It is a goldmine of practical steps and instructions to take you from dreaming about an off-grid, independent lifestyle to living one! — There ar... more »e hundreds of things to think about before planning and starting your new life, and this book will save you valuable time and money by steering you down productive paths and making you carefully consider others. Just some of the areas it covers include:
4 rules for defining your goals for your homestead or retreatcreative ways to find inexpensive rural property to buythe essential tools, vehicles, and skills you will need to succeed10 rules for a self-sufficient gardendesigning the off-grid home so it's warm in winter and cool in summerquestions you must ask before investing in farm animals, livestock, or even pets9 rules for getting along with your country neighborstips for working smart, being realistic, and avoiding burnout
A person who's reliant on others for the necessities of life will always be subject to the people, companies, and agencies who feed, house, and protect him. With determination, creativity, and the knowledge in this book, you can break this cycle of dependence and become a successful low-budget homesteader!« less