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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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…

Beat the Heat Efficiently: DIY Sustainable AC under $20
It is summertime and the weather is sweltering. What do you do to stay cool? Maybe try one of these DIY sustainable AC you can

Agricultural Sewage Overflows into North Carolina Flood Waters Where Nearly 2 Million Chickens and Turkeys Have Died
Devastation The recent flooding from hurricane Matthew has devastated more than human homes and human lives. It has resulted in the loss of millions of

How Yoga Benefits the Mind and Soul
a guest post by Frank Apodaca of TheSleepJudge.com In the bustling society we inhabit today, it is nice to take the time to unwind and relax

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,

Self Publishing an Ebook in 3 Months: 10 Things I Wish I Learned BEFORE I Started
Writing and Self Publishing My First Ebook in 3 Months? What? I’ve been meaning to write this post since the day I published but I

Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw

What’s a Walipini? Underground Greenhouses 101
Ever heard of a walipini greenhouse? It’s a very simple design for a greenhouse. Its underground with translucent roofing that allows sunshine in. This creates

Stunning Foraged Yule Wreath Tutorial to End 2020 Right
Is it really Yule without a Yule Wreath Tutorial? Well it’s officially Yule and I am festive. Yesterday was the solstice and the great conjoining

How to Make Easy Pumpkin Puree in the Instant Pot!
It’s that time of year and while the seasons are not changing like I am used to from childhood (I’m a girl from the snow

Why isn’t mainstream media using these two words to describe Trump and Russia?
The Donald Trump-Russia link is dominating media coverage. Thus far, evidence of a link is nonexistent according to diehard Republicans and forthcoming according to fervent

Off Grid Floating Home – Travel the World in a Jet Capsule
A New Way to Live Off Grid A company called Jet Capsule has designed an off grid floating home that would allow you to live
