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Renovating Barns, Sheds &
Outbuildings By Nick Engler. Save history, architecture, and money by renovating and restoring rather than replacing old barns, sheds, and outbuildings. Starting with a primer on barn architecture and history, Engler discusses the pros and cons of renovation, including information on how to evaluate an old structure in light of current building codes, and how to determine the costs of renovating versus building a new structure. Included are clear instructions and drawings on how to square and strengthen the structure, repair or replace the roofing and siding, install new windows and doors, and even add electricity and plumbing. Soft cover, 256 pages, 8 1/2 X 11, illustrated |
$24.95 |
| Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins: The Best
Fences, Building Chicken Coops, Eggs and Chickens, and Raising
Ducks and Geese. Four handy publications that offer practical information to encourage independence and harmony with the environment. Soft cover, (Please indicate the specific title(s) you wish to order-see below). $3.95 each |
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Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins: Best Fences | $3.95 |
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Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins: Eggs & Chickens | $3.95 |
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Storey’s Country Wisdom Bulletins: Raising Ducks & Geese | $3.95 |
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The "Have More" Plan:
A Little Land – A Lot of Living By Ed and Carolyn Robinson. This back-to-the-land classic explains how to find land, build a homestead, grow vegetables and fruits, raise livestock, build farm structures, and much more. 72 pages, black and white illustrations and photographs. Soft cover, illus., 70 p. |
$9.95 |
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Making Your Small Farm Profitable By Ron Macher This practical, step-by-step guide to operating a small farm in the new millennium examines twenty alternative farming enterprises. Learn how to target niche markets and sustain a farm’s biological and economic health. 288 pages, black and white photographs. Soft cover, illus, 273 p. |
$19.95 |
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Pittsboro, North Carolina 27312 USA |
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