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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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From Trash to Trees, Build a Greenhouse Using Recycled Bottles
Are you tired of quickly using up and throwing out too many plastic bottles? People are coming up with many creative ways to use their
Wanna be a Homesteader? Hit the Gym First
If you’re an urban dweller who’s dreaming of the homestead life, start taking action on your dreams now…by hitting the gym. This may come as
A Refreshing Perspective on the #BlackLivesMatter Movement
Homestead Guru Editor Angel Robinson Gives Her Take on the #BlackLivesMatter Movement There are a lot of people out there claiming to speak for all
Pick Up Trash For a Free Cannabis Stash? Find Out Where & How!
In the city of Gardiner, if you participate in cleaning up the streets you get free cannabis! So people are collecting trash all over town
5 Peaceful Protests That Will Truly Change the World
Ready to Create Lasting Change with Effective Peaceful Protests? With everything going on in the world you might be asking yourself, what can I do?
Healthy Popsicle Recipes Using Fresh Berries
Summertime. It was my favorite part of my childhood. I can still remember the mellow New England summers, the looming pines, and the slow days
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
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
Life After Life – Biodegradable Urn Plants a Tree in Honor of the Deceased
The Bios Urn allows you to turn death into life by planting a tree within the ashes of your loved ones. The urn is 100%
Growing Rosemary: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Cultivating this Super Herb
Rosemary is one of the most commonly used herbs in savory dishes. If you’re looking to enhance your home cooked meals, there’s no better method
Asian Style Archery: 10 Fascinating Facts You Probably Don’t Know
Here comes a list of ten things you didn’t know about Ancient Asian style Archery. Ancient? Asian? What do I mean? 1) Asian style archery
Lily’s Smuggled Italian Sausage Sandwiches
Recently left our beloved Acapulco and we took a trip southward to Puerto Escondido in Oaxaca. While we were there we ate some really good