The Homestead Guru
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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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Traditional Native American Cuisine is Making A Comeback!
As societies progress, they adopt new customs leaving the old traditions in the past. Is Native American cuisine history? Save for places with strong indigenous

How to Convert a School Bus into a Tiny Home in 2 Weeks
Introducing the Bitcoin.com Bus Conversion Gut it – pull out everything from the seats to the floors. (Seats were already out of ours!) Scrape and

Learn How to Garden by Planting Herbs in Your Window Sill
By: Marjory Wildcraft of GrowYourOwnGroceries.com A friend of mine, Maria, now has a huge bountiful garden. But in the beginning she got started by simply

The Woodwide Web: How Mushrooms Invented the Internet
Fascinating new research has revealed that we’re not the only species that use an internet to communicate. Plants may seem like they don’t do much

Your Tea Bags Contain Plastics, Chlorine-Bleach, and Artificial Flavors!
Which? Gardening magazine found that the vast majority of teabags contain plastic such as nylon, thermoplastic, PVC, or polypropylene. While these plastics have high melting

Heaven In Your Mouth – Worlds Best Slow Cooker Potato Soup
This is seriously the world’s best potato soup. Ever. Home Made Slow Cooked Potato Soup Ingredients: 18 medium potatoes diced (with skin on!) 2 boxes

The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this

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

Shocking Animal Abuse Chickens Sexually Abused And Ripped Apart
Animal abuse amongst factory farms is a reality that is more common than many of us care to recognize. A Toronto based animal rights group

Would You Drink From Your Toilet? Or Use A Composting Toilet? Sustainable Toilets Are Reducing Water Waste!
At the global level, the treatment of wastewater is one of the key aspects of protecting water resources. It presents a dual public health and

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

Companion Planting: Asparagus and Tomatoes
Asparagus and tomatoes are a match made for organic gardens. Both plants release chemicals that ward off the pests of the other. Tomatoes contain solanine,
