Breaking the Grid

Hard times can make anyone wish for more independence from outside systems. This guide covers both a full break from utility networks and a gentler move toward greener habits. Its pages walk readers through photo-illustrated, step-by-step directions for a wide range of tasks: crafting paper goods, growing food in tiny spaces, building furniture, capturing sunlight for power, making homemade brown sugar, and stitching a wound with sutures in an emergency.

The projects suit both beginners and experienced homesteaders. Novice gardeners will find approachable starting points, while more ambitious readers get hands-on instruction for demanding self-sufficient work.