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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Barrelponics – Aquaponics made Cheap and Easy
Aquaponics is a sustainable food production method with fish and plants growing harmoniously where fish waste provides the plants with nutrients and the plants purify
Eight Habits that can Damage Your Brain
Do you engage in any of these brain damaging habits? I know I have done all of these at various points in my life! Brought
Destination Tiny Homes Can Be Built for the Cost of a Vacation
Instead of saving up for months to go on a resort-style vacation for just a few days to Costa Rica, Hawaii, or Barbados, you could
3D Printed Living Tattoo
Scientists at MIT have pushed the boundaries of 3D printing by creating interactive living tattoos. Well, temporary living tattoos anyway. They are stuck to the skin
How RAW Hemp Papers Brought Clean Drinking Water To Africa
RAW is a company known for their papers, rolled and smoked by many but what we did not know is that RAW has a completely
Coworking in Nature could make 2019 your Most Productive Year Yet
At age 21, I left the United States and embraced a fully nomadic existence. I’d traveled before, but always with plans of returning home. This
12 Reasons Eating With Your Hands Will Improve Your Life
Should you Eat with Your Hands? If you ask most people, eating with your hands is a savage thing to do. I’ve even referred to
New Research: More Time In Nature Improves Your Eyesight
Could the rise in nearsightedness be caused by artificial light? Recent scientific research indicates so! The Archives of Ophthalmology published a study in 2008 that
How to Clean And Maintain Your Yard With Zero Fossil Fuels
Sustainable Yard Care Keeping a neat and enjoyable outdoor space around your home doesn’t need to be a war on nature fought with weed killer,
Health Benefits of Lime Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil Primary Benefits Supports healthy immune function* Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*
Austin Aquarium Supports Homeschoolers!
The Austin Aquarium offers more than just sea creatures, the whole family can interact with a wide variety of animals such as birds from the
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