Creating the Low Budget Homestead

If you've ever thought about pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle on your ownrural homestead or survival retreat but feared you didn't have the money or skillsto do it, you simply must read this book. It is a goldmine of practical steps and instructionsto take you from dreaming about an off-grid, independent lifestyle to livingone!There are hundreds of things to think about before planning and starting your newlife, and this book will save you valuable time and money by steering you...
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If you've ever thought about pursuing a self-sufficient lifestyle on your ownrural homestead or survival retreat but feared you didn't have the money or skillsto do it, you simply must read this book. It is a goldmine of practical steps and instructionsto take you from dreaming about an off-grid, independent lifestyle to livingone!There are hundreds of things to think about before planning and starting your newlife, and this book will save you valuable time and money by steering you downproductive paths and making you carefully consider others. Just some of the areasit covers include:* 4 rules for defining your goals for your homestead or retreat* creative ways to find inexpensive rural property to buy* the essential tools, vehicles, and skills you will need to succeed* 10 rules for a self-sufficient garden* designing the off-grid home so it's warm in winter and cool in summer* questions you must ask before investing in farm animals, livestock, or even pets* 9 rules for getting along with your country neighbors* tips for working smart, being realistic, and avoiding burnoutA person who's reliant on others for the necessities of life will always be subject tothe 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 dependenceand become a successful low-budget homesteader!Steven Gregersen lives on a 20-acre off-grid homestead heand his family established in northwestern Montana.