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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How To Season & Clean Cast Iron Cookware
You’ve heard how great cast-iron cookware is, but you may also know that you’re not able to just toss it in the dishwasher, either. Hopefully

How it Began: Tiny Home Dreams to Travel Trailer Reality
What have I done? I made the decision to move out in the sticks of Texas hill country in July of 2016. Ever since I

5 Peaceful Protests That Will Truly Change the World
Ready to Create Lasting Change with Effective Peaceful Protests? With everything going on in the world you might be asking yourself, what can I do?

Sourdough Bread Good For Your Gut! Plus Recipe!
If you love the taste of sourdough bread you will be pleased to find out that it’s actually good for your gut health! There are

Drink Your Weeds: Dandelion Mead Recipe
Eat Your Weeds. Dandelions Are Good For You! It’s the dandelion season now and if there’s one thing I learned as an amateur forager it’s

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

Ask a Guru: Marjory Wildcraft of The Grow Network
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Sunday March 6th, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM CST, Marjory Wildcraft,

Five Off the Grid Houses Built for Less than $5,000 Each
Ever wanted to live in an off the grid cabin that you built yourself but didn’t think you had the time, money, or know how?

Take Only Memories, Leave Only Footsteps: 5 Quick Tips to Help You Leave No Trace
How To Leave No Trace Too often campers, hikers, and even everyday park dwellers are careless, and leave trash behind. No one knows exactly how

Cannabinoids: The Other Vitamin “C”?
By Dr. Buckley Throughout the nation, one of the hottest social and political discussions right now is whether or not we should legalize marijuana. I

Chlorine Leak DOW Chemical Company, Plaquemine
A chlorine leak was confirmed Friday near New Orleans at a DOW Chemical Plant. WBRZ broke the story just after 3pm as they notified local residents

DIY Chainsaw Sawmill – Harvest and Process Your Own Wood
Harvesting and processing the wood that grows on your property is the dream of many homesteaders. The dream can be expensive (around $5k) because you
