Living on Acreages:
What You Need to Know
MWPS-50 Click here for pdf sample pages. 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. More than 80 drawings, diagrams, photographs, and charts enhance descriptions of essentials which include:
• Selecting a rural living site.
• Adapting to life near commercial agriculture—from signage and traffic rules to noise, odors, and dust.
• Designing a house or farmstead that is comfortable, functional, and adaptable to evolving life-style needs.
• Understanding effects of seasonal weather—including wind— on rural structures.
• Avoiding radon.
• Installing water and septic systems.
• Planning and laying driveways and roadways.
• Planning shade and planting trees.
• Building optional structures. such as a bus shelter for children.
• Managing outdoor burning and recycling.
• Much more! 2006, 108 pp., 8 1/2 x 11, illus., softbound,
ISBN 0-89373-103-X |
