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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.
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Kombucha Chronicles Part 9: Fine Tuning Your Brew and Cleaning Brewing Vessels
Everyone’s kombucha tastes are different. Some swear by the continuous brew method, in which you never really remove the scoby from the vessel in

This Geodesic Earthdome Retreat Masterfully Blends Nature and Comfort
Nestled in the New Mexico Mountains, this quaint geodesic earthen home is compact yet incredibly spacious. In all it is 30 feet across. The property surrounding

Shedding the Dread: One Woman’s Tips for Brushing Out Dreadlocks
Internationally speaking, dreadlocks are a symbol. A symbol of rebellion, a symbol of one’s love for cannabis or for some a symbol of their culture.

Star Wars Day! Treat Yourself and May the 4th Be With You
May the 4th Be With You On the heels of Star Wars day, it isn’t too late to celebrate! Star War fans, its time to

How to Grow Sweet Potato Vine Plants
Sweet potato vine plants are a garden delight, whether you’re growing it as an ornamental or a food crop. It’s easy to grow, nearly pest-free,

Hunting Guide for Morel Mushrooms
Hunting for Morel Mushrooms When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground is warm and damp, it is spring in Minnesota

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

Five Simple Tips to Lower Your Electricity Bill
Whether your reasons are environmental, financial, or both, nobody likes a high electricity bill. Well, accept maybe for the electric company! Here are five simple

Flow Hive 2 Crowdfunding Campaign Hits $1 MILLION
The Flow Hive team is celebrating another successful run on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, with sales for the Flow Hive 2 exceeding USD$1million (AU$1.2M) this morning.

Studies Reveal Children Should Be Outside 4-6 Hours Per Day
In modern society, many children have extremely limited time spent outside. And that time may be on a concrete playground without access to many elements

How Far Out Of Town Should Your Survival Retreat Be Located?
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.com A lot of preppers are looking for a retreat location in a rural area. Most people think that getting out as

Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out
