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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How Far Out Of Town Should Your Survival Retreat Be Located?
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.com A lot of preppers are looking for a retreat location in a rural area. Most people think that getting out as
What to Plant in August: The Most Successful Crops for Zones 5-7
What to Plant in August The growing season is well underway and you have probably already harvested much of what you planted this spring. If
Companion Planting Romance: Tomatoes Love Basil
Companion planting in gardening and agriculture is the planting of different crops in proximity for the benefit of both plants such as pest control, pollination,
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,
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
Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a
Hand Washing vs the Dishwasher – Which is Better?
From Marjory Wildcraft’s Grow Your Own Groceries. Is it More Efficient to Hand Wash or Use the Dishwasher? Cooking from scratch is an integral part
How Much It Costs To Start Traveling Full Time
One of the top questions we get asked about traveling full time is how much does it cost. Now of course this number will be different
Why Standing for The Pledge Isn’t Mandatory
Students in a Midland, Texas high school this October were shown this slide as part of a school presentation, which incorrectly states that it’s illegal to
Sunscreen Recall Ignites Concerns: Banana Boat Users Catching Fire
If you thought sunscreen keeps you from burning, think again. There have been five reports of people catching fire after applying sunscreen in the last
What if Perpetual Motion and Free Energy Machines Could Power Your Homestead?
Sustainable and affordable energy is a must have for any successful off-the-grid homestead. Solar tends to be the go-to technology, but with its high price
Why Do American Farmers Have Such High Rates of Suicide?
According to a new study from the University of Iowa, American farmers and agricultural workers continue to show very rates of suicide, well above the