The Homestead Guru
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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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Tour of Eco Home in Raven Rock Community
Catherine joins John and Wanda in their amazing sustainable home. Solar heated water, green house heated home, solar electric, and full home composting system!
doTERRA Essential Oils For Clear, Hydrated, and Smooth Skin
For most people who have had breakouts it can be a painful and slightly embarrassing experience but no matter what kind of skin issues you
How I Manifest Abundance with Lakshmi Consciousness
Wallowing in Darkness Around a year and a half ago my husband and I found ourselves in a very dark place. We had bought a
Susanne’s Fruit Farm in Arkansas, Harvesting Blackberries
Catherine stops in Arkansas to harvest blackberries and plums on their way to Indiana. You can homestead from the road by stopping at local farms
Do Plants Feel Pain? New Studies Show Plants Make Noise When Stressed
Life Gives Life: Is Pain Part of that Process Even when I was vegetarian I never fooled myself into believing that I was harming fewer
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
Ohio Airdrops 800,000 Oral Rabies Vaccine on 14 Counties
Last month the Department of Health in Ohio dropped 800,000 rabies vaccine packs in the Northeast border of the state in an attempt to form
BioIntensive Gardening – How to Double Dig, Make Compost, & Companion Plant
Biointensive gardening is an organic method designed to creative highly productive gardens with long term sustainability at its core. What is so great about this
Amazon Lowers Whole Foods’ Prices, Strikes Fear In Investors
Earlier this season, the retail world received a jolt when Amazon acquired Whole Foods–and tomorrow, consumers will rejoice when they find their avocados, tilapia, and
Remove Dangerous Pollutants Using House Plants
We all know plants and nature have many different uses, both in health and healing. However, did you know that certain types of plants can
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
Honey On Tap – New Flow Hive Allows You to Harvest Honey at Home
An Australian man and his father spent years quietly developing a bee hive that would allow honey to be extracted without disturbing the bees. The