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Book Reviews of The City Homesteader: Self-Sufficiency on Any Square Footage

The City Homesteader: Self-Sufficiency on Any Square Footage
The City Homesteader SelfSufficiency on Any Square Footage
Author: Scott Meyer
ISBN-13: 9780762440856
ISBN-10: 0762440856
Publication Date: 4/26/2011
Pages: 272
Rating:
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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5 stars, based on 1 rating
Publisher: Running Press
Book Type: Paperback
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By far, my favorite urban homesteading book.

Why? Because it's FRUGAL. You don't have to go out and spend hundreds of dollars to save tens of dollars, with the suggestions in this book (like most of the other urban homesteading books I've found).

Sections include gardening, including which crops are "most efficent" at getting the most produce for your space; preserving foods; working with animals in the city; and home care (including cleaning, laundry, pest control, etc).

It's very specific, suggesting, for example, which breeds of chickens are best suited to how much back yard you have, and including instructions and recipes on making your own flypaper, soap, cleaners, home remedies, and more.

This is definately a great reference book, and would also make a lovely housewarming gift.