When economic conditions are tough, we all need to watch our spending. In this book, John Harrison"s simple, tried and tested methods will help you to enjoy a better standard of living while saving money and helping the environment. The book helps you: discover the benefits of growing your own fruit and vegetables, raising chickens, making butter, cheese and bread, and brewing your own beer; save energy, save on your bills; harvest food for free and avoid waste; play the supermarkets at their own game and get the best deals; see how to recycle, re-use, make do and mend; and, find out if solar power is right for you and whether wind power makes domestic sense.