The Self-Sufficient Backyard | For the Independent Homesteader | Off-grid Living & Homesteading Practical DIY Projects| Physical Hardcover Book
- 75+ step-by-step DIY projects for food, power, water & income
- Works on just ¼ acre — even for complete beginners
- Generate your own electricity and never pay a utility bill again
- Collect, filter & store all the water your homestead needs — for free
- Raise chickens that lay 300+ eggs per year with 50+ coop secrets
- Preserve food without refrigeration — just like our forefathers did
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40 Years. One book. Total freedom.
- ¼acre is all you need
- 1,020sq ft per person for food
- 75+DIY backyard projects
- 50+chicken coop secrets
- 40years off the grid
A Glimpse Of What You'll Learn
75+ projects, illustrated step-by-step. Here's a taste of what's waiting inside.
Year-round self-sustaining greenhouse
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Build it on the south side of your house — works in every US climate, including geothermal upgrades.
Hybrid off-grid electricity system
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Batteries, controllers, inverters — the exact setup for zero utility bills or selling power back to the grid.
Water collection & independence
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Cheap rainwater tanks, hand pumps, filtration — every water source on your property, maximized.
Food preservation without refrigeration
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Preserve eggs, vegetables, roots, fruit, and meat — just like settlers did, updated for modern homesteads.
50+ chicken coop secrets
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Raise hens that lay 300+ eggs per year. The most cost-effective protein source for any homesteader.
DIY automatic irrigation & soil testing
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Set it up once, it waters your garden daily for years — plus a mason jar trick to fix any soil type.
The Authors
40 years of real experience — not theory
Ron and Johanna didn't write this book from research — they lived it. For four decades they raised food, generated their own power, sourced their own water, and survived deep in the Canadian wilderness with no stores, no grid, and no safety net. Everything in this book was tested on their own land, refined over time, and proven to work. This is their life's knowledge, finally written down.
Most homesteading books are written by writers. This one is written by homesteaders.
Most homesteading books are written by writers. This one is written by homesteaders.
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Trustpilot Reviews
Finally unplugged from the grid — and I'm never going back
"I was skeptical at first because I've bought homesteading books before and they're always vague and preachy. This one is completely different. Ron and Johanna actually lived this for 40 years and it shows on every single page. Set up our rainwater collection system in a weekend. Couldn't believe how simple it was."
Our grocery bill dropped by 60% in the first summer
"We have a small backyard in suburban Tennessee and honestly thought this wasn't for us. Wrong. We're now growing most of our own vegetables, have 8 chickens laying daily, and preserved enough food to last us through winter. Life-changing doesn't even cover it."
The electricity section alone is worth 10x the price
"I bought this specifically for the off-grid power chapter and it delivered beyond anything I expected. Step-by-step, no fluff, no assumptions. Our hybrid system has been running for seven months and our electric bill is zero. Actual zero."
I wish I had found this book 20 years ago
"My husband and I moved to a quarter-acre property three years ago with big dreams and no idea where to start. We wasted so much time and money on bad advice before finding this book. Everything in here is practical, tested, and actually works. Start here. Don't do what we did."
Best investment I've made since buying my property
"I've spent more money on seeds that failed than this book costs. Now I know exactly what to plant, when to plant it, what grows next to what, and how to keep everything alive through winter. The year-round planting calendar alone saved my entire spring harvest."
Read it twice and still finding new things to implement
"This isn't a book you read once and put on the shelf. It's a reference manual you keep coming back to. I've been homesteading for 6 years and still picked up dozens of techniques I'd never come across before. The food preservation section completely rewrote how I think about storing a harvest."
My water bill is now $0 and my neighbors think I'm a genius
"The rainwater collection setup Ron walks you through cost me under $200 in materials and now handles all of our irrigation needs. I added the filtration system two months later and we're drinking it too. My neighbors keep asking me how I did it. I just hand them this book."
Perfect for someone starting from absolute zero
"I grew up in an apartment. I had never grown anything in my life. I bought a small property two years ago with no clue what I was doing. This book walked me through everything from testing my soil in a mason jar to building raised beds to raising my first six chickens. I now produce more food than my family can eat."
This is the book that actually prepares you for anything
"Between rising food prices and power outages becoming more common, I wanted to feel less dependent on systems I can't control. This book gave me that. We generate our own power, grow our own food, and have a full root cellar going into winter. I sleep better knowing we'd be fine no matter what happens."
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products.
Do I need a large property to use this book?
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No — the entire system was designed for a quarter-acre. You only need 1,020 square feet per person to be food self-sufficient. It scales down easily for smaller lots or fewer family members.
Is this suitable for beginners with no homesteading experience?
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Yes. Everything is broken down into step-by-step, illustrated projects. Ron and Johanna wrote it specifically so that a regular homeowner — even an apartment dweller — can implement these systems from scratch.
I'm not handy at all — is this still for me?
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Absolutely. Ron and Johanna wrote this specifically for people with zero construction or farming background. Every project includes illustrated, step-by-step instructions written in plain English. If you can follow a recipe, you can follow these projects.
I rent my home and don't own land — can I still use this?
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More than you'd think. A significant portion of the book covers container gardening, windowsill growing, indoor food production, and small-space techniques that work in apartments and rental properties. Plus the bonus on where to find free land in America is included for a reason.
Is this just for people who live in rural areas?
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Not at all. The entire system was designed around a quarter-acre suburban lot. Many readers have implemented the food, water, and power sections in regular neighborhoods. The book even covers the best states and counties for homesteading if you're considering a move.