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Raleigh Briggs teaches readers how to craft a sustainable domestic life outside of consumer consciousness. And it's not as hard as some may think! This hand-drawn book of charming tutorials is both fun and accessible. It's full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating tinctures and salves to concocting all-natural cleaners to gardening basics, this book is great for anyone looking to love more simply and truly do it themselves.

Ever had to say goodbye to a favourite item of clothing because of a busted zipper, fallen hem, or gaping hole? Want to save money and the world by not buying new clothes all the time? Concerned about the labour practices of fast fashion? If so, learn to repair your clothes from this cheerful, illustrated guide. Raleigh Briggs takes us on a mending journey through stocking your supplies, quick fixes, types of knots and stitches, buttons, mending seams, patching holes, darning holes, hemming, fixing zippers, waterproofing canvas, leather, and nylon, and so much more! You can do it!

Raleigh Briggs bridges the gap between life in a disposable culture and the basic skills needed to save money and live more sustainably. This book teaches you how to extend the lives of the things you love by repairing clothing, preserving home-grown food, and even repairing your kitchen sink. Briggs takes her longtime commitment to community building through the DIY movement and shares her valuable experience with the reader through a conversational tone in her hand drawn and illustrated guide. The Utne Reader described Raleigh's work as 'A forceful antidote to the cheapening of thrift culture: a meticulously hand-lettered, pint-size volume. When you raise your fist against the values that derailed our economy, lift this book in it.' Now you can save money and save the planet while saving your prized possessions!

Craft a sustainable domestic life without relying on smelly, toxic, expensive consumer products. This hand written and drawn book of charming tutorials for natural housekeeping, organic gardening, and herbal first aid is both fun and accessible. It's full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating healthy tinctures and salves to concocting all-natural cleaners and body products to gardening basics, this book is great for anyone looking to live more simply, create a comfortable nest, and truly do it yourself.

This handwritten and hand-drawn book of charming tutorials for natural housekeeping and home repair, organic gardening and food preservation, herbal first aid, and mending clothes is both fun and accessible. It's full of simple skills that anyone can and should learn. From creating healthy tinctures and salves to preserving excess food to fixing a leaky faucet, this book is great if you're looking to live more simply, create a comfortable nest, and truly do it yourself. Combining the power of Raleigh Briggs's bestselling Make Your Place and Make It Last to form a complete guide to everything you need to consume less and live more in line with your values.

Whether you are overwhelmed by the bounty of your home garden or you want to get smarter about using what's in your fridge, this friendly and informative guide will walk you through the steps to preserving and storing your own (delicious!) food. In her trademark welcoming style and charming illustrations, Raleigh Briggs offers up her knowledge on canning, brining, fermentation, drying, and storing everything from fresh vegetables to fish. With step by step instructions, recipes, and helpful tips, this guide will allow you to embrace a more sustainable, low-waste, and cost-saving relationship to food while empowering you with new skills. Eat healthy and cheap all year round!