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Abitare è una delle principali caratteristiche dell'essere umano e la casa è il luogo umano per eccellenza. Domandare a qualcuno «dove vivi?» vuol dire chiedere notizie sul posto in cui si svolge la sua attività quotidiana, ma soprattutto su quello che dà senso alla sua vita. Servendosi anche di un suggestivo giro del mondo tra le architetture vernacolari, il libro va in cerca del senso profondo dell'abitare.

This book is the ultimate guide to petroleum jelly. The miracle lubricant can be used for everything, from preventing diaper rash to protecting metals, truly enhancing your health, home life, and beauty.

50 Things to Know About Homesteading by author Anna R. Albright offers a fact-based, humorous, and informative approach to starting a homestead that will grow meat, fiber, fruits, vegetables, and more. Most books on homesteading tell you to spend atrocious amounts of money on supplies and put hours of backbreaking work into a homestead. Although there's nothing wrong with that, 50 Things to Know About Homesteading gives simple answers to complex concepts as if you were talking to a close friend or neighbor.

This audiobook is for garden lovers, or for those who want to save a bit of money and become less dependent on stores! It mainly focuses on the running of a solar-powered greenhouse - including how to build one yourself - but also includes, to a lesser level of detail, many other ways to be self-sufficient.

The Money-Saving Gardener reveals the tips and tricks to keeping costs down without compromising on style or impact. Learn how to repurpose what you have, make the most of so-called garden "waste", and boost your plant collection for next to nothing with seed-saving and propagation hacks. Revealing the plants that will give you the best long-term value for money, cost-cutting tips for every season, and projects for making the most of your propagated cuttings and seedlings, The Money-Saving Gardener proves that a stunning garden doesn't need to cost the earth or break the bank.

Kathryn Kellogg is taking her accessible tips for a zero-waste lifestyle and focusing on the heart of the house. Our kitchens can produce a shocking amount of waste and, even though food scraps may seem harmless, they can't properly decompose in a landfill. What's more: wasting food can strain your wallet. The average American family of four will lose $1,500 annually on food waste. It's time to turn things around! 101 Tips for a Zero Waste Kitchen is your guide to reducing waste in your kitchen.

Spending money is the last thing anyone wants to do right now. We are in the midst of a massive cultural shift away from consumerism and toward a vibrant and very active countermovement that has been thriving on the outskirts for quite some time - do-it-yourselfers who make frugal, homemade living hip are challenging the notion that true wealth has anything to do with money. In Making It, Coyne and Knutzen, who are at the forefront of this movement, provide listeners with all the tools they need for this radical shift in home economics.

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Do you finally want to say goodbye to relying on grocery stores and discover how to grow your own carrots, potatoes, lettuces, and much more? If so, then Backyard Homestead Handbook is for you. Growing your own food and achieving self-sufficiency doesn’t have to be complicated. The truth is, it’s much simpler than you think. Bradley Stone provides you with a step-by-step blueprint to grow your own food without the disappointment of failure. Imagine how you’ll feel once you taste food grown from your land, and how your life could change for the better.

Nearing the end of his career the author entered into the solar industry. After realizing how commonly he was not able to build a solar panel system that would produce 100% of his customer's electricity needs due to limited square footage on the roof, he started doing research on other ways to lower electrical consumption.

Success will fall right into place...as soon as you tidy up! It’s time to take back your life, and the first step is getting organized. Ask any CEO, entrepreneur, or eminent artist, and they’ll assure you that the key to making it big begins with the small stuff. An attention to detail will make all the difference in both your personal and professional life. Decluttering is an often-overlooked “chore", but one must nix the trivial, endeavoring to truly triumph. Change is one click away.

Do you want to live a life of complete independence and self-sufficiency, but aren’t sure how to start? Are you tired of relying on food products with ingredients you can’t pronounce from companies you don’t trust? If you’re ready to start farming your own crops, you’re not alone.

Reinvent Your Waste is a book about the history of waste, or garbage, and the progression of waste management and recycling in the United States, with some special emphasis on the state of Michigan. The book highlights four themes – respect, recover, reinvent, and restore, with each section offering insights and inspiration for those who want to be better stewards for Earth.

Earth Me Up is a guide to living a sustainable life that prioritizes improving your health and planet—while also going easy on the wallet! Everyone has good intentions and Earth Me Up provides tangible ways to put them into action. Humanity needs to combat climate change, and it starts with every one of us. Join the movement and learn how to do your part through some small, simple (and sometimes unconventional) changes.

Ever gazed at the sky during a downpour and dreamed of turning those raindrops into a treasure trove, more than just soggy shoes? What if you could make rain your ally, helping you dodge hefty water bills while transforming your garden into the neighborhood's crown jewel? Prepare to become the Rain Whisperer with this revolutionary guide! Whether you're a seasoned green thumb or a newbie embarking on your sustainability quest, this audiobook is your ultimate companion.

50 Things to Know About Becoming a Vegan digs deeply into the key questions budding vegans ask themselves and places this “philosophy of kindness” in a broader context. Explore the writer’s personal journey and get a firm grasp of the essentials, from nutrition to communication, budgeting, and self-care, but also learn to consider the more profound considerations.

In the midst of carpools and play dates, does the idea of saving the planet feel like something else to feel guilty about not doing? Green Mama puts green living within your reach. Tracey Bianchi offers creative tips, tricks, and resources that will benefit your kids and your community and will draw you closer to God’s heart for this planet.

Now more than ever, we live in a society where we covet new and shiny things. Not only has consumption risen dramatically over the last 60 years, but we are damaging the environment at the same time. That is why buying quality and why Tara Button's Buy Me Once brand has such popular appeal. Tara Button has become a champion of a lifestyle called 'mindful curation' - a way of living in which we carefully choose each object in our lives....

Discover the secrets to a self-sustaining and rewarding life with the "Essential Homesteading Primer Bundle." This 2-in-1 audiobook collection combines "The First-Time Homesteader" and "The Backyard Homestead Bible" to provide you with a comprehensive guide to thriving in your own homestead. Whether you're a first-time homesteader or an experienced one looking to expand your knowledge, this bundle is your key to mastering the essential skills and principles needed for a fulfilling and self-reliant homesteading lifestyle.

Shedding her possessions and stripping back life to the basics, Charlotte Bradman used the last of her savings to buy a campervan...a creaky, old van with no loo or onboard water. It was the best thing she ever did. Come along on this moving ride as Charlotte finds true stability and security, learning that all she needs is a recharging van battery, a dry bed, and an unspoilt sea view. Self-confessional, observational and darkly humorous, this is an engrossing and inspirational story of resilience and fortitude.

Do you want to learn how to transform your household waste into black gold-dust? Do you feel the need to be more environmentally responsible? This beginners guide will break down vermiculture in an easy-to-understand and apply manner, so that you can get started right after listening. Geoff makes this environmentally responsible hobby so simple that even a 5 year-old could start worm composting!