The Homestead Guru
We share what we are passionate about.
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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Innovative Bike Powered Washing Machines, Wash Your Clothes Off The Grid!
The Bike Washing Machine, a sustainable power combo created by college students at the Dalian Nationalities University in China. This cool invention does exactly what

Easy Organic Homemade Bread Recipe
Making Your Own Organic Bread Is So Easy!!!!! MAKE YOUR OWN Organic Bread. Only 6 ingredients and a few minutes of your time. The rest

Tour of Earphoria Music Community in Austin, Tx – Garden, Tiny Houses & more!
Catherine Bleish owner of the Homestead.guru. takes us on a tour of this awesome community!

Sunscreen Recall Ignites Concerns: Banana Boat Users Catching Fire
If you thought sunscreen keeps you from burning, think again. There have been five reports of people catching fire after applying sunscreen in the last

Killing the Rainforest, Are the U.S. and China in this together?
“China more than doubled its wood imports from the Congo Basin between 2001 and 2015, the study found, and most of the cheap furniture it

Why You Should Use Essential Oils To Clean Your House
When it comes to cleaning your home many people believe it is necessary to use harsh chemicals to kill germs and sanitize appliances but that

7 Simple DIY Root Cellars – Keep Your Food Fresh With No Electricity
As you dig into the earth, you will find that the soil becomes increasingly cool. This is because the sun’s hot light is unable to

7 DIY Wooden Fruit Crate Modular Furniture Ideas
Most places I’ve lived in my life, both in the US and in Mexico, have an abundance of wooden crates. In the US I never

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

Human Brains Make Their Own ‘Marijuana’ from Conception Onward: Endocannabinoid System
If reading that headline made you do a double-take, you’re not alone. Apparently our bodies contain an entire Endocannabinoid System, and the modern medical system

Best Damn Strawberry Jello Ever
This recipe has 5 simple ingredients but is, no joke, the best damn strawberry jello I’ve ever had. I’ve loved jello and gummies my whole

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*
