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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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Natural Indigestion Killers
If you are one of many who experience frequent heartburn, also known as indigestion, you probably walk around carrying some sort of antacid, but you

Lily’s Smuggled Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Recently left our beloved Acapulco and we took a trip southward to Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca. While we were there we ate some really good

Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw

Can Ducks Eat Bread? The Truth Behind This Pasttime
Can ducks eat bread? Nearly everyone has memories of feeding ducks bread as a kid. I know I do. And ducks will eat bread but they

DIY Physical Therapy for your Ailing or Injured Pet
Written by Susan E. Davis, PT The question: “Wow, can I really do Physical Therapy on my own Pet?” The answer: “Yes, with some help

DIY Outdoor Cooler Table
Keep your cervesa cool and handy with this super practical DIY table with a built in cooler. Get the full how-to VIA Domesticated Engineer.

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

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

Official Statement on Kratom Inspires Hope
What if you could simply drink an herbal tea that would work as well if not better than your average prescription pain medication? Would you be

5 DIY Chicken Coop Designs That Wont Leave You Broke!
This one is for all of you DIY spirited chicken owners on a budget. Caring for multiple chickens at a time is expensive enough, without

Getting Your Name Changed on Your Social Security Card
Legally changing your name for any reason means that you need to have the details updated on your Social Security card. Why might you change

Kombucha Chronicles Part 1: My First SCOBY & Why I Am Brewing Kombucha
Recently, I acquired a kombucha SCOBY from the token anarchist and vegan Chef of Kenny’s Conscious Kitchen. Prior to this, I had vague information at
