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Sunset Magazine Reprints
 
  Smart water and energy use in the West
This 16-page booklet discusses water and energy concerns in the West and how to use these resources wisely. Practical suggestions include no-cost, low-cost and more costly solutions for conserving water and energy in the house and in the garden.
     
  How to water your garden
16-page booklet discusses Western soils, watering efficiencies, and water-saving manual, sprinkler and low-flow irrigation systems.
     
  Waterwise gardening for California
16-page pamphlet for California gardeners includes climate zone discussion, plant lists and garden border plans, guidelines for water conservation, and water-saving irrigation tips.
     
  Wild fire protection
10-page discussion of urban-wildland fires, and how to make your home more fire-defensible by landscaping properly, choosing the right roof.
     
  Earthquake safety
16-page article on how to secure your home and possessions against earthquake loss, and how family and community can prepare for the disruptions following a quake.