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Living on Acreages: What You Need to Know
Product Description
Living outside the city limits is much different than living in town. What do you need to know to live closer to nature and in harmony with rural neighbors?
If you’re thinking of moving to an acreage or inhabit one now, Living on Acreages will be a valuable instruction manual and reference to everything from building and landscaping in the country to maintaining rural property.
Topics include
If you’re thinking of moving to an acreage or inhabit one now, Living on Acreages will be a valuable instruction manual and reference to everything from building and landscaping in the country to maintaining rural property.
Topics include
- Selecting a rural living site
- Designing a homestead adaptable to lifelong needs
- Establishing or accessing systems for utilities including septic systems
- Understanding effects of seasonal weather and wind
- Minimizing damage by insects and animals
- Developing outdoor living areas
- Planning and managing a pond
- Planning and building driveways and roadways
- Establishing a routine preventive maintenance schedule
Product Details
Pages / Length: 108
Publication Date: 01/2006
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