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.
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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VIDEO: How to Make Bricks from Plastic Bottles
One thing we have way too much of on this planet? Plastic. One thing we seem to have a major shortage of? Sustainable building materials.
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
Millionaire Experiment, Are you in?
Millionaire Experiment? What? I’ve always been jealous of the ease that my best friend is able to detach from things that are no longer good
10 Reasons Dogs are Good for Your Health
Dogs have certainly won the hearts of humanity. Why else would we spend the money and effort we do on taking care of them? If
Destination Tiny Homes Can Be Built for the Cost of a Vacation
Instead of saving up for months to go on a resort-style vacation for just a few days to Costa Rica, Hawaii, or Barbados, you could
How, When, and WHY to Prune Your Fruit Trees
Did you know the ideal time to prune your fruit trees is in mid- to late winter, before the sap starts to “wake up” from
The Homesteading Act of 1862 + How to Get Land for Free in 4 US States
Did you know that you can get land for free in several states in the United States? Homesteading Act of 1862, Signed into Law by
Colorado Ends Century Old Ban on Rain Water Collection
Earlier this year, the Colorado state house passed a bill that would lift the ban on rain water collection in the state. The bill passed
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
How to Celebrate Day of the Dead Like the Mexicans
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but have yet to celebrate my favorite holiday known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the
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
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