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I am a half-arser. A shave-one-legger. A rinse-the-plates-and-tell-myself-any-residual-dirt-will-improve-my-immune-system-er. And yet, I still want to live better, improve my relationships, build a career, enjoy hobbies, have ethics, and live a full, passionate, varied life. And it's possible. This book will teach you to harness the power of half-arsedness to improve the things you actually care about improving, without expending more than you have to give. It's not going to turn you into a superhuman, but it will help you feel more human.

Overwhelmed by the thought of living off the grid? Feeling uncertain about self-reliance? Think escaping urban life is out of reach? You're not alone, but the truth is—your dream is possible and closer than you think. With the right guidance, living off the grid can be a practical and rewarding lifestyle. 'Off-Grid Homesteading for Beginners' is your ultimate guide to sustainable, eco-friendly living while enjoying financial freedom.

If you’ve struggled with inconsistent results from tutorials or found other resources too complicated, this book is your comprehensive, step-by-step guide to mastering the art of food preservation. Packed with practical advice, expert tips, and foolproof methods, The Preserver’s Handbook is designed to help you avoid common mistakes and achieve success in every method.

In a study by Collaborative Fund, only 34% of people considered themselves to have a green thumb. Many lack confidence, fearing wasted time and money on disappointing results. With the right knowledge, you can overcome these fears, and this handbook provides exactly that! It’s the perfect guide for beginners looking to grow food, flowers, and more in raised beds.

Gain expertise, embrace sustainable practices, and cultivate a garden that’s both beautiful and bountiful. According to US gardening statistics, more than 18 million people have recently taken up gardening. Whether you're growing flowers, vegetables, or houseplants, you might be wondering, “Is this really all there is to gardening?” What if you could have it all in one space, even if that space is just your balcony?

Unlock the secrets to thriving vegetable gardens with "Vegetable Gardening for Beginners," your comprehensive guide to cultivating your own fresh and healthy produce. Whether you have a spacious backyard or a cozy balcony, this book is designed to help you transform any space into a vibrant garden filled with delicious vegetables.

74-year-old Derbyshire man Ken Smith has spent the past four decades in the Scottish Highlands, living alone in a log cabin nestled near Loch Treig, known as 'the lonely loch'. He has no electricity or running water. He lives off the land, fishing for his supper, chopping wood, and even brewing his own tipple. For the first time, Ken shares the story of his life.

Over half a century ago, John Rowlands set out by canoe into the wilds of Canada to survey land for a timber company. After paddling alone for several days, he came upon "the lake of my boyhood dreams", which he named Cache Lake because there was stored the best that the north had to offer-timber for a cabin; fish, game, and berries to live on; and the peace and contentment he felt he could not live without.

Transform your garden into a thriving ecosystem of biodiversity and sustainability—one seed at a time. Are you ready to make your garden more than just a beautiful landscape? Start your seed-saving journey here, and create a sustainable garden that feeds your family and enriches your community.

The catastrophes of climate change are upon us. We see floods, droughts, and wildfires on the news regularly. But have you ever stopped to think about the impact of these events on our food supply? Due to climate change, the number of bees and butterflies in Europe is declining rapidly. The UN World Food Program reports 957 million people don’t have enough food. Unfortunately, this is only going to get worse. What if there was a way to grow nutritious fruits and vegetables right from your own backyard garden? And what if we told you that it was far easier than you thought?

While the world seems to be in love with the idea of tiny houses and minimalism, many of us simply can't purge it all and start from nothing. Yet a home with too much stuff is difficult to maintain, so where do we begin? Add in paralyzing emotional attachments and constant life challenges, and it can feel almost impossible to make real decluttering progress.

Have you ever looked at a pile of dishes in the sink and wanted to crawl back into bed? Or found yourself staring at the overflowing recycling bin thinking, why is my life such a mess? But what if we stopped seeing a clean house as a reflection of our worth and instead as a kindness to our future self? How to Keep House While Drowning will introduce you to six life-changing principles to revolutionise the way you approach domestic work, all without a single to-do list.

Are you looking for practical, easy-to-implement solutions to transform your chaotic home into an organized sanctuary? Look no further! Our book offers quick, actionable tips that busy parents can implement in just minutes a day. It teaches you kid-friendly organizing systems that make tidying up fun and easy for the whole family.

Traditional organizing advice never worked for decluttering expert and self-proclaimed recovering slob Dana K. White. Is it possible, she wondered, to get organized without color coding my sock drawer? As Dana let go of the need for perfection, she discovered the joy of having an organized house in the midst of everyday life. You can too!

Delve into the green world of gardening with confidence – unearth the secrets of plant partnerships for a prosperous garden! Companion planting is the solution to all your gardening woes. This sustainable approach harnesses the power of plant partnerships to enhance growth, deter pests, and maximize yields. This guide will walk you through everything you need to know about companion planting. Packed with easy-to-follow advice and time-tested methods, this guide empowers you to create a sustainable, cost-effective, and abundantly fruitful garden.

Douglas W. Tallamy's first book, Bringing Nature Home, awakened thousands of individuals to an urgent situation: wildlife populations are in decline because the native plants they depend on are fast disappearing. His solution? Plant more natives. In this new book, Tallamy takes the next step and outlines his vision for a grassroots approach to conservation.

Leap from frustration to freedom in mere minutes a day! Master the art of organization, supercharge your executive function, and transform your life, even if ADHD has ruled your world until now. Being easily distracted, struggling with time management, and dealing with impulse control can make everyday tasks daunting. But guess what? Your ADHD does NOT define you – nor does it limit your potential to lead an organized and fulfilling life. It’s time to embrace imperfection and create a personalized system that aligns with your unique brain!

In the decades before the First World War, the owners of the nation’s stately homes revelled in a golden age of glory and glamour. Nothing lay beyond their reach in a world where privilege and hedonism went hand-in-hand with duty and honour. This was a time when the ancestral seats of ancient nobility stood side-by-side with the fabulous palaces of Jewish bankers and Indian princes, when dukes and duchesses mixed with aristocratic society hostesses who had learned to dance in the chorus line and self-made millionaires who had been raised in the slums of Manchester and Birmingham.

When it comes to truly finding out who you are and what makes you tick, there is one thing that needs no online subscription to a cloud-based server with a password you keep forgetting. That, my friend, is a shed. Your shed is your refuge. It's the place where you go when you need a break from this mad, crazy world. Once you're inside the four walls of your shed, you can do whatever you like. You're the king in there.

Professional organizer Jane Stoller helps you bypass the stress of a tidying project by offering simple, proven methods for organizing every space in your life - even your mind!