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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This Geodesic Earthdome Retreat Masterfully Blends Nature and Comfort
Nestled in the New Mexico Mountains, this quaint geodesic earthen home is compact yet incredibly spacious. In all it is 30 feet across. The property surrounding

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

Who Are The Top 5 Lobby Groups Fighting Legal Cannabis?
by Seshata from International-Highlife.com Legal Cannabis is rapidly taking off, and not everyone is happy about it. Let’s take a look at some of the

Tour of Converted Van in New Hampshire
Life Opted Out Podcast gives us a tour of their newly converted tiny home – a van conversion!Check out their electric and solar set up,

Jonah Larson: Crochet Prodigy Spreads His Wealth With Crafting
Crochet Prodigy Jonah Larson Crochet has been one of the most fascinating and beneficial hobbies I’ve undertaken in my adult life. My only regret really

The Year’s Best Camping Gifts and Survival Gear
These camping and survival gifts are perfect for the wilderness lover in your family! There is so much cool camping gear to chose from –

IT’S ALIVE! Living No-Turn Compost: BioChar
Maybe you wanted to start composting this Earth Day, but you’ve heard it’s tricky to get right. I understand–nobody wants a stinky mess out back

Tortoise on Fire – Rescue Receives Beautiful 3D Printed Shell!
Recently I wrote about the wildfires in Brazil and how they could have been prevented by perma-culture techniques. I mentioned about the loss of animal

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

Flow Hive 2 Crowdfunding Campaign Hits $1 MILLION
The Flow Hive team is celebrating another successful run on crowdfunding platform Indiegogo, with sales for the Flow Hive 2 exceeding USD$1million (AU$1.2M) this morning.

The Benefits of Free Range Eggs vs. Caged Eggs
If you’ve ever tried free range eggs, you’ve likely noticed how much fresher, healthier, and tastier they are than eggs from caged birds. Not only

Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out
