Synopses & Reviews
Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today.
Synopsis
Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
About the Author
Mary Twitchell is a carpenter and a freelance writer. She lives in northern Vermont.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Before the Power Fails
Know Your Plumbing
Electrical Preparedness
Gather Food and Supplies
Cooking Alternatives
Drinking Water Safety and Storage
Let There Be Lights
Keeping Warm
Fire Precautions
Contact with the Outside World
Transportation
Steps to Take during a Blackout
Protect Your Heating System
Water Concerns
Sanitation
Appliances
Safety Tips
When Power is Restored
Turning the Heat Back On
Food
Generators
Types of Generators
What Size Do You Need?
More Buying Tips
Location
Installation
Operation
Maintenance
Sources