Off The Grid5 reviews
Lori Ryker

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2005

Inspiration for the earth-conscious homebuilder

+ Stunning and inspirational

My husband and I are looking into building an off-the-grid cabin, and Lori Ryker's book was really helpful for putting all the options in perspective. It is not a technical, in-depth how-to book; it is more of an overview of the different possibilities. The author, a working architect and a ...
  
  











  



  
The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living20 reviews
William H. Kemp

Aztext Press, 2006

Awesome book!

+ The Renewable Energy Handbook
+ informative

Helpful and informative. Easy to understand diagrams and explanations in plain English (i.e. you don't have to be ultra-tech-savvy to understand it).
  
  











  



  
The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance ...1 review
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

New Holland, 2008

The Self -Sufficiency Specialist

This book is one that I regret spending money on......it gave brief descriptions of things you could do like raise chickens. This thin paperback book is very light reading....it is not a how to manual. Don't waste your money on this one.
  
  











  



  
The Self-Sufficiency Specialist: The Essential Guide to Designing and Planning for Off-Grid Self-Reliance ...1 review
Alan Bridgewater, Gill Bridgewater

New Holland, 2008

The Self -Sufficiency Specialist

This book is one that I regret spending money on......it gave brief descriptions of things you could do like raise chickens. This thin paperback book is very light reading....it is not a how to manual. Don't waste your money on this one.
  
  











  



  
The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living20 reviews
William H. Kemp

Aztext Press, 2006

Awesome book!

+ The Renewable Energy Handbook
+ informative

Helpful and informative. Easy to understand diagrams and explanations in plain English (i.e. you don't have to be ultra-tech-savvy to understand it).
  
  











  



  
Off The Grid5 reviews
Lori Ryker

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2005

Inspiration for the earth-conscious homebuilder

+ Stunning and inspirational

My husband and I are looking into building an off-the-grid cabin, and Lori Ryker's book was really helpful for putting all the options in perspective. It is not a technical, in-depth how-to book; it is more of an overview of the different possibilities. The author, a working architect and a ...