The Homestead Guru
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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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Remove Dangerous Pollutants Using House Plants
We all know plants and nature have many different uses, both in health and healing. However, did you know that certain types of plants can

Growing Guide To Beat The Heat: Drought Resistant Plants
You are capable of growing and producing your own food, you just have to be knowledgeable on the conditions and care your plants need! Find

Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out

Pedal Powered RV – Camper on a Bike
Micro Home on Wheels This camper is designed with the avid cyclist in mind! Designed for one person, the camper shell fits on top of a

This Tiny House was 3D Printed in Under 24 Hours for Less than $10,000
BY: SHAWNTAE HARRIS 3D Printed Tiny House – Home Building of the Future While the horrific taunt of bills, student debt, and high rent plague

8 Ingenious Homesteading Uses for Five Gallon Buckets
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Life on the homestead requires a lot of creativity and frugality. The “5 R’s” seem to be constantly in play: Reuse,

More life exists beneath the Earth’s surface than above it, scientists say.
After ten years of study, and hundreds of holes drilled into the earth, scientists have found an entire new biosphere of life underground that is

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*

Jelly from Flowers? Edible Flower Recipes for Lilac Jelly
Along with Lilac, there are many different kinds of edible flowers with many various aromas and tastes including but not limited to: roses, violets, dandelions,

The Tomato Leaf Myth: Debunking the Poisonous Lie
Have you ever heard that tomato leaves are poisonous!? What if I told you they not only aren’t poisonous but that they’re actually really tasty

Build a Hurricane-Proof Home Without Nails, Using Kanawatugi
In Japan, you can see pagodas erected 1500 years ago, withstanding typhoons and earthquakes alike. How are those old buildings still standing? These complex buildings

New Study: Women Live Longer When They Live in Nature
A recent study found that women live longer when they live surrounded by nature. They started with a theory that natural environments help to lower stress
