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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Coworking in Nature could make 2019 your Most Productive Year Yet
At age 21, I left the United States and embraced a fully nomadic existence. I’d traveled before, but always with plans of returning home. This

Cheapest Places to Travel When You’re Broke and Optimistic
People today are realizing that travel is more important than ever. Travel breaks down cultural barriers, and it’s been shown to make people more tolerant and understanding

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

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

New Study: Kids Drinking Whole Milk Are Thinner Than Those Who Drink Skim
A new study from Canada has found something surprising: Kids who grow up drinking skim milk are actually more likely to have problems with obesity

Why You Should Use Eggshells to Start Seeds
We’ve all seen the cute pics on Pinterest of seedlings in eggshells–but aside from cuteness, what’s the point? Eggshells as seed starters are actually really

20 Tastiest Perennial Plants Anyone Can Grow Right Now
With the recent rise in gardening thanks to the pandemic, perennial plants are finally getting some love and attention. I’ve personally seen my friends embarking

Your TEETH Are Alive
Yes, you read that correctly—your teeth are alive. Did you know that 92% of U.S. adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have the

Toxic Chocolate: Heavy Metals Found in Chocolate, Including Organic Brands!
Beware of toxic chocolate! If you have a sweet tooth and indulge in chocolate often, like I do, the results from chocolate testing might be

Health Benefits of Lime Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil Primary Benefits Supports healthy immune function* Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*

12 Reasons Eating With Your Hands Will Improve Your Life
Should you Eat with Your Hands? If you ask most people, eating with your hands is a savage thing to do. I’ve even referred to

Would Permaculture Have Prevented the Brazil Fires?
There’s been a lot of drama recently as far as Brazil is concerned with the deforestation and subsequent wildfires which have been largely started as
