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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Standing Rock Oil Spill Will Have No Bearing on Keystone XL Decision
Over 200,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled on Thursday, due to a breach of the hotly contested Keystone pipeline near Standing Rock, North Dakota.

DIY Chainsaw Sawmill – Harvest and Process Your Own Wood
Harvesting and processing the wood that grows on your property is the dream of many homesteaders. The dream can be expensive (around $5k) because you

No Yard? No Problem. How to Garden in a Small Space
So you’ve been bitten by the RV bug but still want to garden? Container gardening might be your solution! Maybe you’re still dreaming of the

Best Damn Instant Pot Beef Tamales Recipe
The BEST Instant Pot Beef Tamales You’ve Ever Had When many think of Mexico, they think of the food. Tacos, quesadillas, enchiladas and tamales. Tamales

Breaking : US Government Moves to Legalize Cannabis
Will the US Legalize Cannabis? Today, the key committee of Congress has voted to legalize cannabis by lifting the federal ban. If this makes it

Getting Good Grades is Meaningless
Hold on–I’m about to disappoint all you high-achievers…but good grades are no measure of intelligence. More importantly, good grades also don’t actually have any bearing

A Simple Guide for Starting Difficult Seeds
Something I miss very much on my mountain here in Acapulco is the presence of a winter. Many consider coming from a cold temperate climate

Combat Seasonal Allergies with DIY Lymphatic Drainage Massage
It’s only January and almost everyone in Austin is suffering from Cedar allergies! A few nights ago I met with some natural health friends at Brave

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

Ebola: Strategies for Readiness
A number of people have been asking me for my opinion on the Ebola situation, so if you’re wondering what I think, here it is…

Introducing the World’s First Solar Airport
Solar energy is proving to be a promising energy source in years to come for both homesteaders and businesses. Managers of southern India’s Cochin International

This 10 Term Congressman Went Off Grid to Prepare for Doomsday
When a Congressman goes off grid Meet Representative Roscoe Bartlett, a former US Congressman (Maryland), who now lives off the grid in his own mountain sanctuary.
