The Homestead Guru
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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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7 Simple DIY Root Cellars – Keep Your Food Fresh With No Electricity
As you dig into the earth, you will find that the soil becomes increasingly cool. This is because the sun’s hot light is unable to
Standing Rock Oil Spill Will Have No Bearing on Keystone XL Decision
Over 200,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled on Thursday, due to a breach of the hotly contested Keystone pipeline near Standing Rock, North Dakota.
Do It Yourself Swimming Pool for Less than $100
Want a new pool in time for spring and summer but don’t have the money to make it happen? Just do it yourself!!! Below you
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
How to Convert a School Bus into a Tiny Home in 2 Weeks
Introducing the Bitcoin.com Bus Conversion Gut it – pull out everything from the seats to the floors. (Seats were already out of ours!) Scrape and
Going Barefoot: Concerns & Benefits
It has become abnormal to be seen barefoot in public. I have heard the same comments over and over when going barefoot in the store,
DEET-Free Natural Remedy Against Ticks That Carry Lyme Disease
I recently returned to the New England area, and people here are crazy about avoiding Lyme disease! Some go as far as never going into
Millionaire Experiment, Are you in?
Millionaire Experiment? What? I’ve always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good
These 10 Companies Own Almost All of the Brands You Use
Walking into the grocery store, gas station, or restaurant, one is presented with a wide variety of food and beverage choices, but most don’t realize
Food Dogmatism Has No Place in Health – Vegans and Carnivores CAN Honor Each Other
Have you ever seen a vegan shaming meat eaters online? Or have you seen a hunter/fisherman making fun of vegans? I have and honestly, its
Superfood Low-Water Soil Mix for Gardening Success!
Every good gardener who’s been at it awhile, knows that success starts in your garden’s soil. What’s the difference between soil and dirt? Dirt and
We Accept Cryptocurrency: Updates from the Homestead Guru
After many requests and some time to make it happen, The Homestead Guru is finally accepting cryptocurrency! There’s a gap between the crypto and homesteading