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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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Star Wars Day! Treat Yourself and May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th Be With You On the heels of Star Wars day, it isn’t too late to celebrate! Star War fans, its time to
Wifi Experiment is Turning the Heads of Radiation Experts
If you thought sleeping with your router on or your phone next to your head was harmless, you may want to think again as more
Do It Yourself Wooden Cooler for Less than $30
Before you throw away that old ice chest, check out this awesome DIY rustic cooler made by Brooke Norsworthy of Killer B. Design. What started as a
Can Ducks Eat Bread? The Truth Behind This Pasttime
Can ducks eat bread? Nearly everyone has memories of feeding ducks bread as a kid. I know I do. And ducks will eat bread but they
End of the Children’s Garden at Casa De Luz
Catherine and her children were on a walk in Austin Texas and passed the Children’s Garden at Casa de Luz. They were informed that the
Anti-Inflammatory Juice Recipe With Added Essential Oils
When you drink juice, highly concentrated vitamins, minerals and enzymes rapidly enter the bloodstream absorbing all of the nutritional benefits of the fruits and vegetables
Intentional Communities: Are They Just for the Entitled?
Do you remember the community feeling of summertime as a kid? I can still remember the smell of pine trees, gardening with my mom, and
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
8 Essential Oils For Gut Health
No one likes getting sick and almost anyone would agree digestive issues and stomach bugs are the worst. Gut issues can appear in many ways
Getting Good Grades is Meaningless
Hold on–I’m about to disappoint all you high-achievers…but good grades are no measure of intelligence. More importantly, good grades also don’t actually have any bearing
Chicken Tractor and Cattle Operation at Raven Rock Eco Village Ohio
This is Ted with Raven Rock Eco Village. He shows us how the chicken tractor is set up and describes how they have the chickens
3 Summer Maintenance Tips for Your Homestead
The late American steel magnate Charles Michael Schwab was quoted as saying: “I find my greatest happiness in thinking of those days in Homestead when