Living Off the Grid: A Simple Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Self-Reliant Supply of Energy, Water, Shelter, and More

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In daily life, we can take control of the resources and services we depend on. Electricity and energy don’t have to come off the public utility grid—alternatives abound in solar, wind, and water generated power. Design decisions can drastically affect power consumption, and bio-diesel and alternative fuels can help break the oil habit. Dave Black describes alternatives for eco-pimping your home and lifestyle for independence, economy, and a more integrated way of life. Equally valuable for the urban dweller vaguely concerned about the size of his or her carbon footprint and the rural self-sufficiency enthusiast, Living Off the Grid can help anyone take control of his or her life and way of living.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B004UMRYH6
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skyhorse
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 17, 2008
Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 11.8 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 290 pages
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1628732832
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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Customers find the book readable and easy to follow. The content receives positive feedback, with one customer noting it provides exactly what they were looking for. However, the general information and simplicity aspects receive mixed reviews – while some appreciate the basics and find it simple, others note it lacks depth and is only suitable for beginners. Moreover, customers disagree on the cost-effectiveness, with some saying it’s not worth the money.