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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Growing Guide To Beat The Heat: Drought Resistant Plants
You are capable of growing and producing your own food, you just have to be knowledgeable on the conditions and care your plants need! Find

Kombucha Chronicles, Part 10: My Personal Unschooling and Learning to Brew
My kombucha hobby is a bit of an obsession at this point, which I find very interesting. It’s one of the few health food things

Would You Drink From Your Toilet? Or Use A Composting Toilet? Sustainable Toilets Are Reducing Water Waste!
At the global level, the treatment of wastewater is one of the key aspects of protecting water resources. It presents a dual public health and

How Jordan Peterson Saved My Life with the Carnivore Diet
Who is Jordan Peterson? There’s been a lot of talk about Jordan Peterson in the last several years but something I don’t yet see enough

8 Hard Lessons Learned Homesteading in the City
I started my adventures homesteading nearly 8 years ago but in the city. We chose to do it in the city (despite the fact that

Having Cash or Cryptocurrency May Make You a Criminal Under This New Law
A newly proposed bill may render you a criminal if you’ve got too much cash and other “untraceable assets” on hand. Senate Bill 1241, the

New Study: Kids Drinking Whole Milk Are Thinner Than Those Who Drink Skim
A new study from Canada has found something surprising: Kids who grow up drinking skim milk are actually more likely to have problems with obesity

Are Tire Gardens Toxic? A Wheely Good Safety Analysis
This post is inspired by our Guru community in a discussion among gardeners on whether or not its a good idea to grow vegetable gardens

7 Smart Ways To Repurpose Mason Jar Lids
Think mason jars are handy? YOU HAVE NO IDEA. Turns out you can get really crafty with the lids, too. Here are a few of

How Much It Costs To Start Traveling Full Time
One of the top questions we get asked about traveling full time is how much does it cost. Now of course this number will be different

Zen Gardens Are Powerful Peace Promoters When You Personalize
Zen Gardens Should Be Personal Zen gardens are one of those things that everyone kind of likes the idea of, but not very many people

DIY Physical Therapy for your Ailing or Injured Pet
Written by Susan E. Davis, PT The question: “Wow, can I really do Physical Therapy on my own Pet?” The answer: “Yes, with some help
