Living without electricity: lessons from the Amish

Why not electricity?

How do you light a room without electricity?

Lanterns and lamps

How do you cook with a wood stove?

The Amish kitchen

How do you get hot water without an electric pump or heater?

Amish plumbing

How do you keep warm without centralized heating?

The home fires

How can you wash clothes without an electric washer and dryer?

Doing the laundry

How do you make clothes without an electric sewing machine?

Tailoring and sewing

What do you do for entertainment if you don't have TV?

Social activities

How do you communicate when you don't have a phone?

Staying in touch

How do you get around without a car?

Transportation

How can you farm without a tractor?

Amish agriculture

How can you run a dairy farm without electricity?

Milk and cheese production

How do you run a woodworking shop without electricity?

Power for manufacturing

Mennonite and Brethren practices

A short history of the Amish.