The Homestead Guru
We share what we are passionate about.
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 Build Your Own Home Without Nails
Can You Build Your Own Home Without Nails?? Every time we build or repair anything in our home or yard, we’re always amazed at the

Foods to Grow Underground in a Walipini During Fall & Rest of the Year!
The word Walipini, derived from the Aymaran language and an indigenous Bolivian tribe, is translated as “a place of warmth” and is an earth sheltered

When to Get Away – How Time in Nature Can Transform Your Life
What if your next vacation could be transformational, too? Retreats and intensive courses are valuable experiences, but most participants still want to feel like they

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Go to Mexico
Virtually everyone who heard I was moving to Mexico told me I was crazy. I’d be lying if I said there were not bad things

Classy Solar: New Roofing Tiles Have Built in Solar Technology
Solar Roof Talk about innovation in green technology! This Kenyan solar company, Strauss Energy, has developed a roofing tile that contains solar panels built within

5 Ways to Get Fit on a Budget
This entire year has been devoted to personal development. Loving and caring for my body has been crucial. But can you get fit on a

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

Powerful Steps: Solar Powered Backpacks Provide Electricity to Children in Kenya
Young social entrepreneur, Salima Visram, grew up in Kenya where there is no at-home electricity for most school age children. “My vision for Soular is

Millionaire Experiment, Are you in?
Millionaire Experiment? What? I’ve always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good

How To Make a Simple Tripwire Alarm to Protect Your Homestead
Whether you live on a densely populated urban street or you’ve got a few acres out in the countryside, you might be worried about intruders.

Luffa Gourds: How to Grow Your Own Sponges!
Are you tired of buying dish sponges and body poufs all the time? Many people don’t know how easy it is to grow your own

Dandelion Jelly Recipe: How to Make Food From Weeds
Dandelions in particular have been known to be a pesky weed to gardeners when actually, they provide many great benefits. Dandelion leaves are edible and
