An impressively detailed look at the possible applications of human power (the most renewable resource) in day-to-day life. While Pedal Power in Work, Leisure, and Transportation focused exclusively on pedal power (naturally), Dean expands her focus to other uses of muscle power where pedaling might be overkill, such as treadled sewing machines and hand-cranked grinding mills. Best of all, the book includes multiple step-by-step plans for constructing and adapting your own devices to human power.
The Human-Powered Home also spends a good deal of time discussing the realistic power output humans can produce, as well as comparing brands of ready-to-purchase tools and giving easy-to-digest tips and tricks for embarking on your own human-powered journey. This book is really the complete package, a must-read for anyone aiming for a more sustainable lifestyle.
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