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The Homestead Guru was a project born by people who love talking about and trying practical solutions. We have hundreds of articles on all things practical and have built a sort of community over the years for those who want to learn and grow along with us.
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DIY Valentine – Walnut Heart Necklace Necklace
Valentines Day is a great time to get crafty with your loved ones! This DIY valentine walnut heart necklace is simple and fun to make
Weeds That Promote Hair Growth? Dandelions & All Things Hair!
Dandelions are often viewed as just being flowering weeds, that are seen in the yard or coming through cracks in pavement, but are actually beneficial
How to Build a Squash Arch
Having a squash arch in your garden is a lot like killing two birds with one stone. Squash plants are notorious for conquering the rest
Growing Tomatoes Made Easy: Use Rotting Tomato Slices For “Seed Starters”
So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don’t throw it away! What if I told
Simple DIY Mason Jar Upgrade
You think you’ve seen every use for mason jars on the planet? As my four year old says… “Nopey Nopey!” Today, we introduce you to
Never Wash Your Face with Soap Again
Confession: I haven’t used soap on my face in years. Instead, I use the oil cleansing method. It’s the most natural and easiest way to have
Off Grid Floating Home – Travel the World in a Jet Capsule
A New Way to Live Off Grid A company called Jet Capsule has designed an off grid floating home that would allow you to live
How to Make a One Stick Instant Fire – VIDEO
Can you really start a fire with just one stick? If it’s fatwood, then the answer is YES! Even a tiny pile of shavings from
The Trick (and Treat): How to Grow Giant Pumpkins
Giant pumpkins are just a thing from fairy tale books, right? Wrong! There’s actually an annual worldwide competition to find out who has grown the
How to Create an Outdoor Zen Garden
Zen gardens are increasing in popularity as more and more people are seeing their copious benefits; both aesthetically and emotionally. Zen gardens are exactly what
6 Minute Stretches to Help you Lose Weight
Taking a mere 6 minutes a day to stretch can make a huge difference not only mentally, but can also help you lose weight! Stay
Why so many are choosing Solar Passive Houses
Solar passive houses are the name of ease – a brief discussion Passive solar houses have made it possible to live with minimal temperature
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BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this
IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back
The Tropical Fruit Tree Americans Forgot: The Pawpaw Tree
What if I told you that North America has an easy-to-grow native tropical fruit tree that you’ve never even heard of? The Pawpaw is our
Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close
How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another
This is Why Your Compost Stinks
You started out with good intentions–wanting to create richer soil for your garden and reduce your waste. Maybe you even bought the pretty compost crock