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bumping interesting thread.
You going to dump the Ironpilled comics as well?
Only got one.
Same here, I've been looking for the rest.
Dumped all I have now.
Thanks anyway.
>read pic related
Permaculture, written by Bill Mollison, is a fantastic book and a must read for anybody with a garden. It details alternative agricultural practices that work with mother nature instead of against her.
>Water for Every Farm
Another must read. This book, and other books by the same author, detail water conservation methods. Using contour swales and dams, those in even dry climates can have abundant water. Begin with Permaculture, then move into this.
>Earth Sheltered Solar Greenhouse Book
The description is in the name. This book guides the reader through the process of building a passive solar greenhouse. These are crucial to have in cold weather climates. They allow anybody to grow tropical fruits and vegetables year-round.
>More on passive solar greenhouses.
A passive solar greenhouse is a greenhouse that is able to remain active year-round, without an expensive active form of heating. Using a combination of the sun's heat, animal heat, and geothermal heat, it maintains a minimum of 50°F in the coldest parts of winter.
These can be constructed fairly cheaply, using plastic or glass.
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>Do I need to have animals on my farm?
Animals are an essential part of any permaculture farm. They produce manure, which can be used for fertilizer. They produce fresh and natural food, such as milk, cheese, eggs, and meat. Small animals are easy to adopt for even suburbanites. Chickens, rabbits, goats, etc. Larger animals obviously require more land.
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>Read pic related
Written at the turn of the last century, this book is an invaluable resource for re-learning the traditional wisdom that kept people healthy and happy for millennia. Weston Price traveled the globe at the brink of the modern world, documenting traditional diets of people groups all around the world. Their habits kept their populations growing and thriving, something we can all learn from in the age of obesity.
>read pic related
This book discusses different fermented foods from around the world and their benefits. Gut health is very important to overall health. It contains various recipes and many foods you’ve probably never heard of before.
>Random tip
Using mint as a groundcover in orchards will keep away pests, such as ants. Ants are a common problem in orchards, but they hate mint. Trees and terf also require different soil conditions to thrive. While mint and trees will benefit from the same soil conditions.
>Orchards
Planting an orchard is the most powerful statement of settlement. An orchard will last in excess of 50 years. There are hundreds of heirloom varieties suited to your area that you can find. I have a dozen varieties of apple of my property that range in color from green to purple. There easy to maintain and you can grow other herbs and veggies in the understory. An orchard is probably the easiest garden to keep alive. They generally wont require watering (if you remember to cover the soil) and most pests can be fought off with bentonite. Take the orchardpill and do something your posterity will thank you for.
>Complete Guide to Self-Sufficiency
Like anything written by John Seymour, you should own a copy of this book. If you have ever seen infograps of "5 Acre Homestead", "10 Acre Homestead", they are from this book. The author explored producing varying amounts of ones needs on different sized plots. This book has something for everybody, from the 100+ acre owner, to the suburbgoy.
>The Challenge of Landscape
Another fantastic book on water conservation. Goes along with other books written by the same author. This book explains the keyline system of water retention/harvesting. Absolutely necessary for anybody in a dry climate.
>These links have a few dozen helpful books, look into them.
Building your own home is one of the most rewarding experiences you can have. It’s important to do your homework first, though. Research vernacular building styles and methods from your area. Chances are, they will perform better than any modern design.
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>Wont building codes prevent me from building my own home?
Building code depends heavily on where you are. If you live in a city, then yes. If you live in the country, buy the building inspector a beer and explain what you’re doing. Chances are, he’s just like you and will be interested in the process and idea. I recommend using soil-cement blocks for the walls. That is what I use almost exclusively unless asked by a client for something else. They are as durable as all hell, and as cheap as dirt. Completely free of anything harmful. Focus your money and attention on the roof and the foundation. Remember the saying "all a house needs is a good hat and good boots."
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>Sick Building Syndrome
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There are so many toxic substances around you in a conventional building that there is a disease named for it. Instead of using natural and healthy materials, we use manufactured products. These products come with harmful chemicals that cause cancer, lung problems, asthma in children, etc. You can use natural and free materials around you to build a beautiful and healthful home. Take the greenpill and build your own home, free of hazardous industrial chemicals.
>Can’t I just find a job and buy a home in the suburbs?
Do NOT fall for the suburbs meme. Buying a plywood box, wrapped in plastic, and topped with asphalt singles is a terrible idea. For the price of a typical new suburban home, you can purchase acres of land a few hours away. Spending your life wageslaving away to pay for a 30-year mortgage isn’t worthwhile. Buy a slice of heaven and build your life there.
>What can I do if I don’t own any land?
You don’t have to own land to grow. Anybody with a window (preferably south facing), can grow all the herbs and greens you can eat. Go to the hardware store, buy 6 flowerpots, soil, and seeds. You’ll spend less than $30 and have a wholesome new hobby.
>Daily reminder
Dont use pots or pans with non-stick coatings. They are damaged by heat and utensils and begin to leach into your food. Teflon (PTFE) mimics estrogen in the human body.
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>On roofing materials
When it comes to roofing there are a ton of options. Most of them are not great. There are a few categories: those to avoid completely, those that are okay, and what you actually want. Avoid any of the new polymer corrugated panels, asphalt shingles, etc. Anything with petroleum products will contaminate rainwater if you plan to collect it. Next come the so-so materials. Wood shingles wont last very long but are relatively cheap or can be DIY’d. You can still collect rainwater, but the older the roof is the lower the water quality. Concrete roof tiles are another easy DIY, and will last for about a century. However, they are VERY heavy and prone to cracking. Finally, clay tiles and standing seam metal roofing are the god-tier of construction. They both last 100+ years, don’t pollute harvested rainwater, and can found most anywhere for a good price. TL;DR, use natural and durable materials that wont contaminate rainwater coming from your roof.
>Using mint as a groundcover
This is a terrible idea. In a few years you will have fields and Fields of nothing but mint. That shit is indestructible and spreads faster than even creeping charlie
>Just something useful and interesting
Something of interest for land owning anons. Pic related is called a "trompe". They produce compressed air through a natural quirk. Water falls faster than air can rise up in water. Thus, the air is trapped into a storage tank by the falling water. A small-scale version of this can be used for aerating a fishpond. But a large version could be used to produce high pressure compressed air. The sky is the limit if you had that. One could use this for turning a generator, cooling in summer, or even to power a properly retrofitted vehicle. A trompe will run without moving parts and last almost indefinitely if maintained.
Nty nigga
Incredible how that hasnt happened to me after 6 years. Any day now im sure
Interesting.
>On foundations
The foundation is the most important part of the building. It may not be glamorous, but a poor foundation can cause major damage to a building. Common problems are insufficient drainage, cracking, or excessive settling. These are all easy to avoid. Most new foundations today are cast-in-place reinforced concrete. It makes for a good foundation but is expensive and requires specialty equipment. Better foundations are ones that allow the owner-builder to do it himself. In the past, many rural buildings had foundations made of local stone. Either dry stacked or laid with mortar. While this is still possible, it is much more time consuming and laborious than modern methods. CMU (or cinderblock) is one such inexpensive method. Materials can be delivered at a minimal cost and are easy to install.
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I hope that something I posted helps another user. Ill lurk for a bit if anybody has any questions, but thats all the O.C. I have on my work computer
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