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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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

What if Perpetual Motion and Free Energy Machines Could Power Your Homestead?
Sustainable and affordable energy is a must have for any successful off-the-grid homestead. Solar tends to be the go-to technology, but with its high price

The Joys of Solar Cookers
An great edition to any homestead or survival retreat is a solar cooker. As simple as they are effective, solar cookers use the sun’s energy

10 Reasons Dogs are Good for Your Health
Dogs have certainly won the hearts of humanity. Why else would we spend the money and effort we do on taking care of them? If

DIY Chicken Feed Recipe: Better, Cheaper Eggs
One thing you’ll learn quickly when you start keeping laying hens, is that no egg comes for free! What your flock eats directly correlates into

Kratom Ban Update – Georgia Man Arrested, Florida Bill to Ban Kratom
The DEA made Kratom front page news in 2015 when they announced it would be placed on the Schedule One list, effectively making the popular

Guide to Picking an RV Mattress
Written by guest author Elizabeth Becher “Great nights lead to even better days,” Therefore, a good night’s sleep is the perfect ingredient to enjoying a

What is Sovereignty? Claiming Freedom in All Areas of Your Life
What is Sovereignty? Sovereignty is the newest buzz word that we’re hearing all over the place. But what is sovereignty, you may be asking yourself,

Innovative Preschool Combines Urban Farming and Nursery Education
Gardening preschool? As a homesteading parent that also unschools (child led life-learning), I know just how educational time in the garden can be. Recently, we

3 Steps For ANYONE to Unschool Your Kids (Even if You Think You Can’t)
Do you wish you could homeschool or unschool your kids? Well, good news–you CAN! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase

9-Year-Old Builds Tiny Homes For The Homeless Because “Everyone Deserves A Place To Live”
This kind-hearted activist is inspired to help the homeless by building them safe and mobile housing units called tiny homes. We’ve featured some incredible young

The Perfect Diffuser Recipe to Help You Drift to Sleep
As someone with insomnia and anxiety sometimes it is incredibly difficult for me to fall asleep. Racing thoughts keep my mind awake and me tired
