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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Your TEETH Are Alive
Yes, you read that correctly—your teeth are alive. Did you know that 92% of U.S. adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have the
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
New Research: More Time In Nature Improves Your Eyesight
Could the rise in nearsightedness be caused by artificial light? Recent scientific research indicates so! The Archives of Ophthalmology published a study in 2008 that
Perennial Food Plants for Lazy Gardeners
Okay, we’re not lazy gardeners, really. We just want to reap the best harvest we can with the least amount of effort. Perennial plants really
How to Forage for Edible Mushrooms as a Beginner
Nowadays, not many folks forage for food anymore–and especially not mushrooms. There’s a lot of mushrooms out there that are poisonous, after all! For many
Illegal Weed Is a Deadly Policy: My Story and My Hope for Decriminalization
Illegal Weed Ruined My Life Many follow my personal story and know that drug policy, particularly cannabis laws, has affected my life pretty severely and
Having Cash or Cryptocurrency May Make You a Criminal Under This New Law
A newly proposed bill may render you a criminal if you’ve got too much cash and other “untraceable assets” on hand. Senate Bill 1241, the
Rebel Canning: How to Make Your Own Tactical Bacon
As the economy gets worse people look for new (or old) ways to preserve the things they care about most. Something often not thought about
Are Tire Gardens Toxic? A Wheely Good Safety Analysis
This post is inspired by our Guru community in a discussion among gardeners on whether or not its a good idea to grow vegetable gardens
Scientists Have Found Over 28,000 Plants Beat Diseases Like Cancer and Diabetes
In many parts of the world, most people still rely on traditional plant-based medicine for their primary healthcare. This is especially so in many rural
Hemp Legalization Heard Around the World
From 1776 to 1937, hemp was a major American crop and textiles made from hemp were very common. Yet, The American Textile Museum, The Smithsonian
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