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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DIY Chicken feeders and Raising three boys
For the last week, our motorhome has been parked at the 1 Full House Homestead. We spent the new year with the family. Ananda, Xander,
How to Eat Acorns: The Absolute Easiest Way
Acorns are a staple of foraging. All oaks produce acorns, and all acorns are edible. But when it comes to learning how to eat acorns
Kratom to Remain Legal, DEA Reverses Intent to Schedule
On August 31, 2016 the DEA posted to the Federal Reiger the notice of intent to place Kratom as a Schedule One substance. Kratom is a member
doTERRA Essential Oils For Clear, Hydrated, and Smooth Skin
For most people who have had breakouts it can be a painful and slightly embarrassing experience but no matter what kind of skin issues you
5 Dreadful Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid (First-Timers’ Guide)
A guest post by Lucy Clark of Garden Ambition. Homesteading is a fantastic way to live sustainably and have more financial freedom in the long
Quit Breaking Your Eggs! Use an Egg Collection Apron.
Introducing the egg collection apron! Do you send your kids out to gather eggs, and too often, you end up with upset kids and smashed eggs?
Ask a Guru: David the Good of TheSurvivalGardener.com
Hey homesteaders, we are testing out something new and exciting on the Homesteading/Survivalism Facebook Page. This Saturday March 5th, from 5:30 to 7:30 PM CST,
Zote Soap: The MOST Useful Soap EVER
I’ve lived in Mexico for three years but never tried to use Zote soap until this past week, partially inspired by a meme I found
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
Getting Good Grades is Meaningless
Hold on–I’m about to disappoint all you high-achievers…but good grades are no measure of intelligence. More importantly, good grades also don’t actually have any bearing
Honey on Tap Returns – Controversial Bee Hive Seeks to Revolutionize Honey Industry
It’s been 18 months since Flow™ Hive took the world by storm. One of the most successful campaigns in crowdfunding history, the “Honey on Tap”
Fluoride Tipping Point The Neurotoxic Effects Of Fluoride Will Finally Reach A Court Room
Fluoride has been a very controversial topic among the American people for many years now, part of this divide can be attributed to the lack