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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Teach Your Children Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with the Wildcraft Board Game
As a parent I can relate to this one. There is no better way to learn than to do it while playing a game and

Intentional Communities: Are They Just for the Entitled?
Do you remember the community feeling of summertime as a kid? I can still remember the smell of pine trees, gardening with my mom, and

Cold Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort
Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your

Activated Charcoal: The Natural Remedy That Actually Works + How to Make It Yourself
Over the years I’ve tried all sorts of natural remedies from colloidal silver to essential oils and none of them has been so effective, so

Why Go Barefoot?
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowNetwork. The Best Minimalist Shoes are Homemade Marjory loves to go barefoot. And she’s not alone. In this video, she talks to

Companion Planting: Asparagus and Tomatoes
Asparagus and tomatoes are a match made for organic gardens. Both plants release chemicals that ward off the pests of the other. Tomatoes contain solanine,

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

How to Build a Pallet Garden in Three Simple Steps
Pallet gardens are a simple, fun, and efficient way to start or expand your garden. Children love participating in this DIY project as well. The

Husband Surprises Wife with Amazing Hand Built Dining Room Table
A husband, who is as romantic as he is crafty, hand built his wife an amazing wood dining room table for their anniversary. The table

The Zombie Apocalypse is Happening Now. Are You Infected?
Think all those zombie movies were just entertainment? Think again. We are currently in the midst of the biggest zombie apocalypse–it’s already happening, but most

Natural Toothache Remedies
Tooth pain can be caused by cavities, tooth decay, tooth fracture, gum disease, an abnormal bite, and more. Toothaches are not only just painful, as

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
