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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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The Joys of Solar Cookers
An great edition to any homestead or survival retreat is a solar cooker. As simple as they are effective, solar cookers use the sun’s energy
Salt, Vinegar, Eating, and Other Ways to Naturally Remove Weeds From Your Garden
Every Gardener knows the struggle of weeds invading their herbs, fruits, and veggies in their gardens. If you are using sprays to kill weeds, it’s
Fact or Fiction: EPA Approves Permit for GMO Mosquitoes in Florida and Texas
If there’s one thing I hate, it’s mosquitos. Like, if I could wipe out any bug on the planet without causing environmental collapse, it’d be
Fruit and Herb Infused Water
I hate water. There. I said it. It’s boring, it always tastes strange to me, even if it’s reverse osmosis or straight from my BERKEY.
The Perfect Diffuser Recipe to Help You Drift to Sleep
As someone with insomnia and anxiety sometimes it is incredibly difficult for me to fall asleep. Racing thoughts keep my mind awake and me tired
Self-Sustainable Lifestyles are Becoming Illegal
Across the U.S. local zoning officials are making it increasingly difficult for people to go off-grid and live self-sustainable lives. Building tiny homes, harvesting rainwater,
Making Herbal Medicine at Home
Are you frustrated with the medical system? Do you believe it is too expensive and often does more harm than good? Would you like to
Ebola: Strategies for Readiness
A number of people have been asking me for my opinion on the Ebola situation, so if you’re wondering what I think, here it is…
Five Off the Grid Houses Built for Less than $5,000 Each
Ever wanted to live in an off the grid cabin that you built yourself but didn’t think you had the time, money, or know how?
Sculptor Turns Stones, Ice, and Trees Into Breathtaking Works of Art
There is a deep and meaningful beauty found in nature. Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has been taking this beauty and adding his own artistic touch
Ancient Buildings Used to Make Ice in the Desert: Yakhchals
There is a traditional Persian dessert called faloodeh, made with thin rice noodles, topped with a near-frozen syrup of sugar, rose water, and lime juice. It’s
8 Hard Lessons Learned Homesteading in the City
I started my adventures homesteading nearly 8 years ago but in the city. We chose to do it in the city (despite the fact that