Living off the Grid: A Simple Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Self-reliant Supply of Energy, Water, Shelter and More [Paperback]

David Black (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2008

A how-to handbook to free yourself from the constraints of modern living.

In daily life, we can take control of the resources and services we depend on. Electricity and energy don’t have to come off the public utility grid—alternatives abound in solar, wind, and water generated power. Design decisions can drastically affect power consumption, and bio-diesel and alternative fuels can help break the oil habit. Dave Black describes alternatives for eco-pimping your home and lifestyle for independence, economy, and a more integrated way of life. Equally valuable for the urban dweller vaguely concerned about the size of his or her carbon footprint and the rural self-sufficiency enthusiast, Living Off the Grid can help anyone take control of his or her life and way of living. 50 black-and-white illustrations

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About the Author

David Black is a veteran of search and rescue operations in urban and wilderness settings, a trained first responder and a consultant to governments around the world in disaster response planning and preparation. He is the author of What to Do When the Shit Hits the Fan, and lives in Blanding, Utah.

Product Details

• Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing (November 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1602393168
• ISBN-13: 978-1602393165
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 4.9 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (18 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,087 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Broad coverage, September 12, 2010

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Suzanne Anderson - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Living off the Grid: A Simple Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Self-reliant Supply of Energy, Water, Shelter and More (Paperback)

A handy book, covers a lot of material but not in great depth. Certainly worth buying as an overview for people considering freeing themselves from the grid.

33 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very general in scope, don't overpay, September 27, 2010

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Haywood Jablome "HamptonVAintheUS" (Hampton, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Living off the Grid: A Simple Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Self-reliant Supply of Energy, Water, Shelter and More (Paperback)

I wouldn't pay over $5 for this book, its very general and basic coverage is not that helpful. The information is fair and accurate, but not specific. Not a $15 read.

40 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Living Off the Grid, July 5, 2009

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This review is from: Living off the Grid: A Simple Guide to Creating and Maintaining a Self-reliant Supply of Energy, Water, Shelter and More (Paperback)

Well written. A good approach to educating those who need the very basic knowledge of the subject. Not writtem using technical terms, but using down-to-earth, everyday language we can all understand. I would highly recommend this book to novice and veteran alike.