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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3D Printed Living Tattoo
Scientists at MIT have pushed the boundaries of 3D printing by creating interactive living tattoos. Well, temporary living tattoos anyway. They are stuck to the skin

Chinese Scientists Develop Solution to Regrow Tooth Enamel
In the wake of issues with mercury based fillings it finally seems like the dentist industry is moving in the right direction when it comes

Chicken Tractor and Cattle Operation at Raven Rock Eco Village Ohio
This is Ted with Raven Rock Eco Village. He shows us how the chicken tractor is set up and describes how they have the chickens

Turn Your Trash into Black Gold with this Amazingly Simple Vermicompost System
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org. Nature has its own way of creating resources out of waste. In the forest, leaves fall to the ground in autumn

Chasing 70 Degree Weather, The Ultimate Full Time Traveler’s Year
If 70 degree weather sounds like the magical temperature then this year long route is for you! If you can’t stand the cold and hate

Couple Builds Amazing Cordwood House for Less than $5,000
Build your own home! Doing it yourself is always the most rewarding way to do it! Especially when you can build your own home with

Homeschooling Mom Turns Homemade Product into Million Dollar International Business
Have you heard of My Magic Mud? This amazing tooth whitening powder was developed by a homeschooling mom of four in her kitchen. She has

Going Tiny: Emotional Brain Surgery, The 5 Steps To Downsizing
If you are like most people you probably tend to keep things you don’t really need, yet build some sort of emotional attachment to. When

DIY Chainsaw Sawmill – Harvest and Process Your Own Wood
Harvesting and processing the wood that grows on your property is the dream of many homesteaders. The dream can be expensive (around $5k) because you

How to Use All of Your Garden Tomatoes (Recipes)
This article was co-authored by Catherine Bleish and Elizabeth Klebart. Are tomatoes coming out of your ears, yet? Personally, I (Elizabeth) like to slice them

Perennial Food Plants for Lazy Gardeners
Okay, we’re not lazy gardeners, really. We just want to reap the best harvest we can with the least amount of effort. Perennial plants really

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
