Lanterna Rally

Author: Lawrence Pierce

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 133

ISBN-13: 9781712048306

Our consumer society needs a reality check. The landfills are overflowing , the oceans are full of plastic, North American money is now used by China to buy more weapons, and still we think a product that lasts only 4 years is a good one.This book contains over 170 tips, tricks and hacks to help you repair, reuse, lead a simpler life and save money. We have entered a Grand Solar Minimum and it will get colder. This is your Darwin Moment. Survival will no longer be simple, but if you are prepared it will be easier.Inside is a guide inspired by the wisdom of the do-it-yourselfers of 100 years ago. Find out how to use tools, make things last longer, repair them when they break and live a simpler life. Make something at adult education night.Find out which tools are actually useful.How to remove a car engine in your back yard. Get through snow drifts using snow The uses of a come-along winch. Strengthen weak and wobbly furnitureBend metal with a metal benderRepair broken windows and dripping tapsReset the oven temperature on your electric stoveWhat to do about a "bang" in the fridgeFix your electric stove elementsRepair a screen and frustrate the mosquitos The basics of lumber and what is not lumberUsing a table saw, countersink and hand planeHow to get rid of pests: rats, bugs, ants and waspsFinding the hydraulic oil filter on your tractorHow growing trees in your yard affect your woodstoveWhy you should get your wood stove very hot in the morningThe challenges of life in the country and how to meet themStaying warm with wood heatKnowing what questions to askGetting good stuff for FREEThe ideas and information presented in this bookwill inspire you and give you great confidence that taking charge of your possessions and your life isnot only easy, it is fun, and more rewarding than just buying something new.IT IS EASY AND YOU CAN DO IT!!