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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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Going Green is Good for the Earth and Your Wallet
Save Money by Going Green One of the most striking aspects of cultivating a homestead is the long-term cost benefits associated with living a green

When to Get Away – How Time in Nature Can Transform Your Life
What if your next vacation could be transformational, too? Retreats and intensive courses are valuable experiences, but most participants still want to feel like they

Is This Stem Cell Film the Most Controversial Documentary Ever?
Abortion is one of the most controversial subjects on the planet. Filmmaker Eric Merola found a way to make the topic even more contentious by

Amazing Cinder Block Garden Beds: Share Your Garden
Share your Garden with the Guru! With the recent rise in gardening, here at the Homestead Guru, we think it’s important to create

#FreeFireCider: How the Herbalists Won the Legal War
After what was realistically more than a 5 year battle, three herbalists have achieved victory legally effectively freeing “fire cider”, which is a traditional herbal

Cleaning Supplies You Can Eat – How to Clean Your Home with Food
Clean With Food Are you still cleaning your house with store-bought cleaners? Save money and your health by cleaning your house with food items instead.

This Tiny House was 3D Printed in Under 24 Hours for Less than $10,000
BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS 3D Printed Tiny House – Home Building of the Future While the horrific taunt of bills, student debt, and high rent plague

Two Essential Oils to Treat Staph Infection & MRSA
Essential oils have the ability to treat many problems holistically, without the harsh side effects that many prescription and over the counter drugs cause. Two

Gardening with Essential Oils – Companion Plants to Attract Pollinators and Repel Pests
Companion planting is a common practice among gardeners. The most common popular method of companion planting is the Three Sisters method of putting squash, beans, and

Killing the Rainforest, Are the U.S. and China in this together?
“China more than doubled its wood imports from the Congo Basin between 2001 and 2015, the study found, and most of the cheap furniture it

Best Ever Instant Pot Flan
Everyone, I’ve finally found the ultimate fast and easy way to prepare flan, so long as one has an instant pot or pressure cooker. I

This Family Fled to Colorado to Save Their Son
This month a sweet four year old boy named Orion had to relocate from Texas to Colorado with his mother Tahj Mayes in order to obtain