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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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How to Keep Your Lawn Tidy in Autumn
Autumn might seem like a season when you shouldn’t be doing much to maintain your lawn. However, there are actually several things you should do
These 10 Companies Own Almost All of the Brands You Use
Walking into the grocery store, gas station, or restaurant, one is presented with a wide variety of food and beverage choices, but most don’t realize
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Now I’ve said before that I’ve not been terribly impressed with gluten free baking in terms of flavor and texture and that’s the truth. I
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
The Fastest and Easiest Fruit To Grow
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Blackberries will produce within the first year. The fruit is great fresh eating, in jams, or jellies, and makes fabulous, fabulous
Studies Reveal Children Should Be Outside 4-6 Hours Per Day
In modern society, many children have extremely limited time spent outside. And that time may be on a concrete playground without access to many elements
“Old Milk” Scent Teaches Consumers to Trust Their Senses Instead of the Expiration Date
Food waste is a global problem and Sweden is no exception. More than 30 percent of the food in Swedish households is wasted, according to
Gardening by the Constellations? Learn about Biodynamic Farming and Planting!
This year we’re trying something new and planting our seeds according to the biodynamic farming method. This method has been around for about a hundred
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
Customized Survival Checklist of Things You’ll Need If We’re Headed for WWIII
Our government is once again on the brink of a potential war, with missiles being fired at military targets in Syria. There’s a real possibility
Making Herbal Medicine at Home
Are you frustrated with the medical system? Do you believe it is too expensive and often does more harm than good? Would you like to
DIY Chicken Feed Recipe: Better, Cheaper Eggs
One thing you’ll learn quickly when you start keeping laying hens, is that no egg comes for free! What your flock eats directly correlates into