Are You Sick Of The Rising Cost Of Food, Gas, Water And Electricity? As the cost of living continues to increase and the economy stays on shaky ground, many people are looking for a way out or a backup plan at the very least. We never know when our job will end or the economy will tank and we are left with a mountain of debt and no way to pay the bills. The stress alone is dangerous. There is a way out. Giving up the city and heading for the hills is a practical option that many people are embracing. Going off the grid and learning to raise farm animals and grow gardens that will sustain the family all year is an option. It is tough. There are a lot of things you have to learn, especially if you have never grown a garden or raised small livestock. It is hard, but it is possible with a little help. This book is designed to give you what you need to make the transition from living in the suburbs to going off the grid. This illustrated guide will tell you everything you need to know about finding alternative water and energy sources. You will also get a crash course on living frugally and learning to use what you have to get by. Bartering will become your new form of tender as you use the things you produce on your little homestead to get what you can't grow or make. Living off the land and disconnected from utilities takes a little getting used to, but you will appreciate your freedom from those monthly bills that can keep you up at night. No longer will you be forced to be at the mercy of the power company. This book will help you navigate the laws while you make the transition to living off the grid while you enjoy financial freedom.