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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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Studies Reveal Children Should Be Outside 4-6 Hours Per Day
In modern society, many children have extremely limited time spent outside. And that time may be on a concrete playground without access to many elements

Famous Cinnamon French Toast
There’s nothing quite like good french toast, especially when you’ve got good things like pure maple syrup to top it with. This time I’ve decided

This Common Household Herb is More Effective at Stopping Pain than Ibuprofen
A study on turmeric was conducted with 109 patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. The clinical trial was published in the journal, Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

A License To Chill: Permits for Nature
“We need freedom to roam across land owned by no one but protected by all, whose unchanging horizon is the same that bounded the world

Ask a Guru: David the Good of TheSurvivalGardener.com
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Saturday March 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM CST,

Foods to Grow Underground in a Walipini During Fall & Rest of the Year!
The word Walipini, derived from the Aymaran language and an indigenous Bolivian tribe, is translated as “a place of warmth” and is an earth sheltered

The 13 Best Chicken Breeds for Cold Climates
This article was originally published on the Grow Network. There are four articles in this series on different strategies for cold-weather chicken care. Below, we

DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub for Glowing Skin
DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub This simple DIY Ginger Lime Sugar scrub will exfoliate and moisturize your skin! Use this luxurious scrub 1-2 times a week

Creative Garden Container Ideas – DIY & Recycled
My Garden Container Journey I started my life of gardening and farming now nearly ten years ago. In that time I’ve experimented with all sorts

DIY Dried Orange Garland – Unique Holiday Decoration
This beautiful and simple DIY dried orange garland is the perfect accent for any home or business during the holidays. I stumbled upon these gorgeous

LA County Stops the Use of Roundup Weedkiller on All County Property
Another blow comes to the herbicide giant Monsanto, as Los Angeles County decides to stop the use of all RoudUp weedkiller products for lawn control

Austin Aquarium Supports Homeschoolers!
The Austin Aquarium offers more than just sea creatures, the whole family can interact with a wide variety of animals such as birds from the
