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Projects for Larger Properties: A Beginner's Guide


Description
Owning a large property is a dream for many people, and we can see why. Owning a large amount of land gives you space to relax, garden, explore, bird-watch and even hunt without neighbors right outside your door.
You’ve got big plans for your piece of nature and we're here to help you make those dreams come true. Purchasing and developing a property to suit your needs is a huge undertaking and it's a new experience for most people. This class will help you make decisions about your property purchase, prepare you for the task of site development and guide you in purchasing tools you’ll need for your new property. You’ll also learn how to build a greenhouse - setting you up nicely for a productive garden – and discover off-grid living solutions.
By the time you finish this course you’ll know how to:
1. Choose, finance and purchase land.
2. Clear trees and prepare wood for further use.
3. Plan and build a greenhouse.
4. Evaluate off-grid utility options.
5. Install an irrigation system.
6. Install a solar panel system.
7. Choose utility vehicles for your acreage.

Bonus: This premium course also includes the Ask an Expert feature. If you have any questions about the content or how to use the course information to help complete your specific project, your Family Handyman instructors are standing by to deliver personalized help and to answer your questions.
Content
  • Week 1
  • Mobile App
  • Introduction to Instructor-Led Courses
  • Week 1: First Steps
  • Week 2
  • Week 2: Build a Greenhouse
  • Week 3
  • Week 3: Off-Grid Living
  • Course Completion and Next Steps
  • Congratulations!
Completion rules
  • You must complete the units "Week 1: First Steps, Week 2: Build a Greenhouse, Week 3: Off-Grid Living, Course Completion and Next Steps, Congratulations!"
  • Leads to a certificate with a duration: Forever