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Living off the Grid
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This practical handbook is for readers who want to loosen their reliance on the conventional systems of modern life. It offers guidance on becoming more self-sufficient, showing how to plan a way of living that depends less on outside utilities, services and supplies. The how-to chapters address setting up a more independent household, working with the land and the resources around you, and preparing for the practical challenges of living apart from the usual networks. The book is aimed at anyone curious about simpler, more self-reliant ways of making a home.
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