How to Do Things: A Timeless Guide to a Simpler Life (Gardening Books, How-To Books, Homesteading Books)

A book full of interesting and useful hints and tips that can still be used now.
I'm fascinated by old almananacs and really appreciated this book.
Highly recommended!
Many thanks to the publisher and Netgalley for this ARC

A nostalgic guide to How to do many things.Great advice step by step advice to fix things around the farm in the house.I loved the section that gave ideas on games to play with the family games I never heard of to the popular still today Charades.This would make a lovely gift .#netgalley # chroniclebooks.

3.5 stars, truly.

This is a quaint and memorable guide re-issued to us that, while from basically a century ago, holds a considerable level of application for today's readers (I found the sections on bees, tree pruning, and the recipes particularly interesting).

The book's impressive in its spectrum of subject matter: House/party etiquette, the afore-mentioned recipes, instructions on how to build or expand structures, getting rid of critters, inspecting dead chickens to see *what* killed it, games to play on a budget, advice regarding certain crops, etc.

Ever wanted to build an icehouse? Make cheese? There's a way here to do so if you're seeking that self-reliant lifestyle. Like anything else within these pages, you might want to see if anyone's thought of a better way to do any of these things, especially considering advancements in technology regarding construction. I would also caution against applying any chemicals listed here on your garden---there's definitely better (i.e. less toxic) alternatives. That being said, since this is a list of quick-and-easy things to do from generations ago, you should come at this book from an angle of appreciation, reverence, and interest.

It's an exhibit in how creative and free-thinking people had to be long ago. They were forced to make their own fun, defend against things few of us will have to defend against, and build things we might only ever see in pictures (just in this book, maybe even).

For the record, teaching an "impatient" kid how to build a paper megaphone on-the-fly is a terrible, terrible idea.

Many thanks to NetGalley and Chronicle books for the advance review.

Thank you to Netgalley and Chronicle Books for providing me with a copy of this in exchange for my honest review.

There seems to be a resurgence in a desire to acquire basic living knowledge and techniques. Somewhere along the industrial revolution in the twentieth century and with people leaving farm life for larger cities in droves we have lost necessary and vital knowledge that is usually passed down from one generation to the next. That is why books like this are essential and becoming ever more popular.

This book is a reissue of a 100-year-old classic. Perfect for homesteaders or anyone with that little bit self-reliance desire hidden inside them. Is it everything you need to be a homesteader? No. Is it still fun and useful? Yes. One caveat, this book may be along the lines of more nostalgic on some things. There have been quite a few advances in homesteading since it's initial release. However, it is still pertinent and will give you a great base to start building your homesteading knowledge. I recommend.

This is a great book which covers such a wide variety of topics about self reliance and everyday living. It's amazing how many skills we have lost in everyday life over the years. This timeless guide brings back the steps and practices that you need to do to keep a homestead and not rely fully on modern machines and gadgets. It was a wonderful read weather you are currently living and working a homestead, or if you are still in the dreaming stages. I highly recommend this book as a go-to guide for yourself, or a gift for someone.

A great book of general knowledge topics that was popular many years ago. The information is still applicable today. It was very entertaining to see that the old ways can still be the best ways.