Publisher's Synopsis
Ready for new 10 new practical ideas for creating your backyard homestead? This updated edition of one of the most popular books on the subject includes 10 new projects to help your homestead thrive. Inside, experienced homesteader and contractor, David Toht, will teach you backyard homestead project ideas like accessible garden paths, insulated chicken coops, and backyard essentials from fences to feeders. Are you a beginner? Don't worry; you'll learn how to handle simple builds like raised gardens. Getting a little more advanced as a homesteader? Learn how to build a drought-resistant landscape or build passive ventilation systems to keep your chickens comfortable. Gardens, gates, PVC, pens, aquaponics, hydroponics, wind turbines, solar panels, roofing - it's all here. No matter what your homestead looks like, you'll come away with encyclopedic knowledge and inspiration for what project to tackle next. This is an all-encompassing, comprehensive guide for those looking to expand their current homestead or embark on a more self-sustaining lifestyle.
