Customer Review: I love this book! My husband purchased it for me as a gift and it has been a wonderful reference manual for so many things. It has given me great ideas on how to expand the self-sufficiency of my home. I can't wait to build the compost frames from the plans in this book. My family has enjoyed some... more info
Customer Review: I was not impressed with this book. It was not what I was looking for. It should be more appropriately titled "Home Energy Saving Tips"
It did not offer enough practical information on powering your home with Solar.
Customer Review: This is an Awesome book, I've not done any sewing since home ec in 8th grade. I loved the fact it told me what settings to set my sewing machine at to do certain stitches.
Customer Review: I bought this self-help book for my young nephew (he is married and father of 2; his dad passed when he was 14...no one taught him the basic things to keep a household running). It is a Christmas present. Finally he will have a research book on hand for simple 'fix-it' jobs.
From THE good aunt
Customer Review: I thoroughly enjoy this book. It is well illustrated and informative. I would recommend it to anyone. One thing it cannot do is tell about "local" restrictions and regulations but it does let you know that there may be local restrictions on some methodologies. I highly recommend this book to... more info
Customer Review: Now here is a useful and helpful little book. I'm all excited about building a root celar, the photos, and examples, and explainations are perfect from start to finish. So much information in such a little book. I do recommend it!!!
Customer Review: I was so happy with this book. I learned so much from it and the author is very good at explaining things to you in easy to understand terms.
The author also did an excellent job of making good energy saving suggestions and ideas for home improvements. This is a book I would give to... more info
Customer Review: I'm a woodworker with intermediate skills and had never built any cabinetry before reading this book. Using this book as a reference I've completed cabinets in our study as well as two beautiful bathroom vanities. I appreciate the quality of construction the author demonstrates and the clarity of... more info
