Learn tried-and-true
methods of building and maintaining your small farm or homestead
from historic US Department of Agriculture books and bulletins.
The
University of North Texas provides online editions of
thousands of United States government sponsored books
and documents. Here's a small sampling of USDA
publications from the 1930s through the 1960s. These old
works do not show the latest and best methods, but they
are still valuable for ideas.
The contents of
the University of North Texas Digital Library are made publicly
available for use in research, teaching, and private study.
Review each manuscript for copyright information. It's your
responsibility to use this material according to all applicable
terms.
Do It Yourself Plans for Free Solar and Wind Power Here's an inexpensive way for do-it-yourselfers to start saving on
home energy costs. Earth 4 Energy is a downloadable guide that shows
you how to build your own solar panels and your own backyard wind
turbine for as little as $200 each.
Design Your Own
Building or Landscape
Plan3D is an online service that helps you create a home (or garage,
shed, and room extension), landscape it and lay out furniture. Everything is online and inexpensive, so you
can get started today.
