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For nearly two decades, Lana Stenner and her family have been living their version of the simple life on their small Midwest farmstead—following God, chasing goats, and tending gardens. Join Lana as she shares heartwarming stories, hearty recipes, and some of the valuable lessons she’s learned in her homesteading journey. Though you may not be ready to pack up and move into a 120-year-old farmhouse like Lana, you can experience more grace and authenticity right where you are when you learn to seek beauty in your surroundings and work hand in hand with God.

If a disaster forces you to shelter in place, do you think you have everything you need to safely and comfortably stay put in your home? If the answer is no, The Disaster-Ready Home will help you create a safe, well-stocked place to weather out any emergency. Survival expert and best-selling author Creek Stewart gives you a step-by-step emergency preparedness plan to meet your food, water, heat, and sanitation needs during any disaster.

As the sun set slowly on the British Empire in the years after the Second World War, the nation's stately homes were in crisis. Tottering under the weight of rising taxes and a growing sense that they had no place in 20th-century Britain, hundreds of ancestral piles were dismantled and demolished. Perhaps even more surprising was the fact that so many of these great houses survived, as dukes and duchesses clung desperately to their ancestral seats and tenants' balls gave way to rock concerts, safari parks and day trippers.

“What a mess!“ How many times have you said those words while leaving or entering your home? “I'll clean up everything as soon as I get home!” you think right away…and.... That’s how your beloved clutter is still waiting for you when you come back! Kelsie knows that home organization can be an incredibly hard task since people with already busy lives don’t look forward to coming home and cleaning their house.

As climate change becomes an international crisis, more and more industries are looking for a sound model for creating successful environmentally friendly companies, and a new generation of young leaders are eager for inspiration and guidance on creating sustainable businesses. Mid-Course Correction Revisited advocates why we need to create prototypical green companies and a new economy - not based on non-renewable resources, but on renewable energy, aggressive recycling, innovative technology, and sustainable business practices.

For the first time, Nicole Curtis, the star of the megahit HGTV and DIY Network show Rehab Addict, reveals her private struggles, her personal victories, and the inspiring lessons we can all learn from them. Nicole Curtis is the tough, soulful, charismatic dynamo who, for the past 20 years, has worked tirelessly to restore historical houses, often revitalizing neighborhoods in the process.

Owning a pool can be an incredibly exciting experience, but there are many things all pool owners should know before diving head first. With this pool care guide, you'll have everything you'll need to know about how to start up and maintain a clean and clear swimming pool!

In a perfect world, we would all be able to fit a year’s worth of waste in a mason jar. But for most of us​,​ doing so can be immensely intimidating or simply not feasible. But even if you can’t be perfectly zero waste, you can still have a profound impact on our environment, climate, and health by making some simple changes to your lifestyle and habits.

Do you wish you knew the basics of plumbing so you could handle most of the maintenance and repairs yourself? Then the Plumbing Book for Beginners is the perfect resource for you. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the fundamentals of plumbing and gives you the knowledge you need to become a DIY plumber.

Build-to-rent (BTR) is a new kind of rental community. These are communities designed for people who prefer to rent housing but want a place that feels more like home. They take the best aspects of single-family rentals and upgrade the experience by developing all homes inside a professionally managed community. With the average sales price for a home across the US at $350,000, a mortgage is out of the reach of most people. BTR developments, which resemble traditional, gated neighborhoods, are currently one of the best options for affordable housing.

Whether you're a seasoned prepper or skeptical newcomer, conservative homesteader or progressive urbanite, this revolutionary book offers something rare in today's divided landscape: common ground in uncommon wisdom.

Looking to refresh your space with stylish, budget-friendly décor? DIY Home Accents: Handmade Centerpieces, Wall Art & Tabletop Decor is your ultimate guide to crafting one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect your personality, creativity, and style. Whether you're a seasoned DIYer or just getting started, this book offers step-by-step tutorials and inspiring ideas to help you create professional-looking décor using everyday materials, upcycled items, and eco-friendly techniques.

How to Start Composting: A Beginner’s Guide to Eco-Friendly Practices is your ultimate resource for transforming organic waste into a powerful tool for sustainability. Whether you’re new to composting or looking to refine your methods, this guide is packed with practical composting tips to help you reduce waste, enrich your soil, and embrace an eco-friendly lifestyle. Composting is a simple yet impactful way to turn kitchen scraps and yard waste into nutrient-rich compost. By integrating home composting into your routine, you can minimize landfill contributions and support a healthier planet.

The Ultimate Home Improvement Blueprint is your all-in-one guide to transforming your home with expert DIY renovation, remodeling, and smart home upgrades. Packed with step-by-step instructions, pro tips, and budget-friendly strategies, this book helps homeowners enhance functionality, style, and property value. Whether you're remodeling a kitchen, upgrading a bathroom, or integrating smart technology, this blueprint ensures you achieve professional-quality results.

If you think the tiny-house lifestyle may be for you, this audiobook will guide you through the process from start to finish - from deciding whether to pursue your own tiny-house adventure, all the way through the building or buying process, finishing up with space hacks and furniture ideas to getting the very most out of your very own tiny home!

Grow your own food, save money, gain self-sufficiency, and live larger with frugal living! Lead a more sustainable and healthier life with this back-to-basics guide on homesteading. Homesteading is an earth-based lifestyle of self-sufficiency. It's about reconnecting with nature and getting back in touch with your authentic self, all whilst making eco-friendly and economically-wise lifestyle choices. Independent and frugal living is the future to living a truly fulfilling life!

There comes a time in everyone's life when you realize your life is too messy and you're simply too busy. Clutter has taken over your life! If you're living with anyone else, their clutter and hectic schedules affect your life as well.

Our story, an adventure of going from living well in a big home, to living well in a much smaller home, without losing our sanity. Some of this is written by Tim, some by Cheryl, and some by both of us. We don’t have college degrees and we aren’t professional writers so do your best to follow along.

Este é um audiolivro de agricultura para filósofos e um audiolivro de filosofia para agricultores. Como nenhum de nós pode se abster de pensar ou de comer, todos deveríamos ser filósofos e agricultores em alguma medida. Sintropia é a tendência expressa pela vida de acumular e organizar energia, ou seja, uma força complementar à entropia.

Transform Your Space with Sustainable Home Decor—Stylish, Ethical, and Budget-Friendly! Love decorating but want to do it responsibly? Sustainable Home Decor is your ultimate guide to creating beautiful, functional spaces while reducing waste, repurposing materials, and embracing eco-friendly living.