The Homestead Guru
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We help you unleash the guru, inside you.
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.
Here we aren’t here to be your gurus. We are here to help you learn how to be your own guru, while we become our own gurus. Thank you for being here.
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What WEEDS Tell Us and Why We Should Care
For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think! I’m
The Benefits Of Using Turpentine Medicinally
The medicinal benefits of turpentine have been used as a natural remedy for a variety of health problems for generations by many. Although ingesting what’s
Innovative Preschool Combines Urban Farming and Nursery Education
Gardening preschool? As a homesteading parent that also unschools (child led life-learning), I know just how educational time in the garden can be. Recently, we
Combat Seasonal Allergies with DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage
It’s only January and almost everyone in Austin is suffering from Cedar allergies! A few nights ago I met with some natural health friends at Brave
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Makes Use of the Pits
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Begins in Mexico I’ve lived in Mexico for three years now. It humbles me to see how creative people here can be.
Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a
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
DIY Outdoor Cooler Table
Keep your cervesa cool and handy with this super practical DIY table with a built in cooler. Get the full how-to VIA Domesticated Engineer.
Wind Turbine That Can Power Entire House for Lifetime: For the Cost of an iPhone
Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, after assuming office in Kerala a southern state of India, kicked up a storm by publicly supporting the Athirappilly hydro electric
DIY Dried Orange Garland – Unique Holiday Decoration
This beautiful and simple DIY dried orange garland is the perfect accent for any home or business during the holidays. I stumbled upon these gorgeous
The debate is over: The MMR vaccine can cause Autism, and the CDC is engaged in a criminal conspiracy to cover up this fact.
Dr. Matthew Buckley can be reached via: http://kinseimindbody.com For years, proponents of vaccines have claimed that there was no evidence showing a direct link between vaccines
DIY Probiotics – 4 Cheap and Easy Alternatives
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org. Yes, the prepackaged probiotic capsules and tablets in health food stores can be pricey. But there’s no need to break the