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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DIY Kombucha and Sauerkraut + 3 More Probiotics You Can Make at Home
Making Your Own Low Cost Probiotics From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowNetwork. Well the science is in folks, and has been for some time! Probiotics are essential

How Decentralization (income, geography, food source, etc..) Can Create Stability in Your Life
This essay on decentralization originally appeared on Catherine’s facebook page in March of 2017 – her family unit has shifted in soe ways, but the

8 Ingenious Homesteading Uses for Five Gallon Buckets
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Life on the homestead requires a lot of creativity and frugality. The “5 R’s” seem to be constantly in play: Reuse,

Honey is Medicine! Don’t just eat it!
Most people know honey to be a natural sweetener but may not know it has an array of medicinal properties treating a variety of symptoms

Killing the Rainforest, Are the U.S. and China in this together?
“China more than doubled its wood imports from the Congo Basin between 2001 and 2015, the study found, and most of the cheap furniture it

Tiny Edible Urban Gardens on Roofs, in the Air, and Underwater!
Growing food is a bonding, cost effective, and rewarding experience; and while you may associate gardening mostly with standard residential or commercial landscaping, there are

Is This Stem Cell Film the Most Controversial Documentary Ever?
Abortion is one of the most controversial subjects on the planet. Filmmaker Eric Merola found a way to make the topic even more contentious by

From Trash to Trees, Build a Greenhouse Using Recycled Bottles
Are you tired of quickly using up and throwing out too many plastic bottles? People are coming up with many creative ways to use their

Sourdough Bread Good For Your Gut! Plus Recipe!
If you love the taste of sourdough bread you will be pleased to find out that it’s actually good for your gut health! There are

The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this

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

New Solar Powered RV Is Off-Grid Dream!
Packing up your things and taking a road trip is a goal for many adventurers and off-griders, but driving around a vehicle that gets 8
