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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Agricultural Middle School in Italy? UNBELIEVABLE Here’s a TOUR
Welcome to this amazing tour of an apple orchard from an Agricultural middle school in Italy from Chief Storyteller Cat Bonadin! Editors Note: This is
New Research: The WORST Place for Women to Carry Their Phone…
Remember when cell phones first came out, and people were all worried about cell phone radiation from them? Turns out they were right to worry.
A Good Education is NOT FOUND in Schools
More and more people are coming to the realization that conventional, compulsory public school is a travesty of “education” and ideas like unschooling are taking
End of the Children’s Garden at Casa De Luz
Catherine and her children were on a walk in Austin Texas and passed the Children’s Garden at Casa de Luz. They were informed that the
Chickens Dying From Bird Flu- Is A Virus or Monsanto to Blame?
On May 1st, 2015 Iowa Governor declared a state of emergency after a number of chicken farms were experiencing an outbreak of bird flu, which
Understanding CBD, Cannabinoids, & Your Health
CBD is one of over 60 compounds found in cannabis that belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is non-psychoactive, meaning
Cacao Nibs: The Tasty Brain Loving Superfood
I’ve got a new love, guys: cacao nibs. I’ve had them in smoothies primarily where they add an interesting crunchy texture, but they’re also
New Study: Women Live Longer When They Live in Nature
A recent study found that women live longer when they live surrounded by nature. They started with a theory that natural environments help to lower stress
Recently Divorced Mother of Three Builds Her Family a Tiny Home
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad
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
VIDEO: How to Build a Log Cabin with Simple Tools for Cheap!
If you have a forested scrap of land somewhere (or you know someone who does), this video may inspire you to build a log cabin
Mini-Documentary: Couple Changes Their Lives as They Build and Live in a Converted School Bus
Tiny Homes are all the rage. But what about living in a School Bus? With the right tools, and enough elbow grease and creativity, the