Description
Discover a practical, modern guide to sustainable living with The Hands-On Home—perfect for families, beginners, and anyone ready to build real life skills at home.
Whether you're interested in homesteading, simplifying your routines, or creating a meaningful home school experience, this hands-on resource helps you take control of everyday essentials.
What you’ll learn:
• Cook with confidence
Stock your kitchen, plan meals, and prepare simple, family-friendly recipes using seasonal ingredients.
• Preserve food the practical way
Master water-bath canning, pressure canning, and fermentation with a clear, seasonal calendar—ideal for homesteading and reducing waste.
• Create natural home & body products
Make safe, non-toxic essentials like cleaners, bath items, and laundry solutions.
Why families love this book:
• A powerful tool for teaching life skills through hands-on learning
• Perfect for homeschooling or adding depth to a home economics curriculum
• Encourages independence, creativity, and real-world knowledge
• Helps save money while reducing reliance on store-bought goods
Designed for beginners and experienced makers alike, this guide blends inspiration with practical instruction you can use year-round.
Build confidence, self-sufficiency, and essential life skills—one season at a time.
ASIN: 1570619913
VSKU: BVV.1570619913.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Strauss, Erica|Burggraaf, Charity
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.
ASIN: 1570619913
VSKU: BVV.1570619913.A
Condition: Acceptable
Author/Artist:Strauss, Erica|Burggraaf, Charity
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Former library book with the usual stamps, stickers and labels. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents and worn corners. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting,but the text is not obscured or unreadable. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.