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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Interview With Ted and Don of Raven Rock Eco Village
June of 2018 I visited Raven Rock Eco Village for nearly a week. It was one of the most transformational experiences of my life, please
8 Essential Oils For Gut Health
No one likes getting sick and almost anyone would agree digestive issues and stomach bugs are the worst. Gut issues can appear in many ways
Your TEETH Are Alive
Yes, you read that correctly—your teeth are alive. Did you know that 92% of U.S. adults between the ages of 20 to 64 have the
Hunting Guide for Morel Mushrooms
Hunting for Morel Mushrooms When the trees are sporting their new green leaves and the ground is warm and damp, it is spring in Minnesota
Understanding CBD, Cannabinoids, & Your Health
CBD is one of over 60 compounds found in cannabis that belongs to a class of molecules called cannabinoids. Cannabidiol, or CBD, is non-psychoactive, meaning
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
Transparent Solar Cells Allow for Energy Producing Windows!
What if your windows could generate the energy necessary to power your home? That’s the hope of a team of researchers at Michigan State University
Lego-Style House Can Be Constructed in Weeks With Only a Screwdriver
Check out this amazing video of an IKEA-style home that can be built in a matter of weeks using only a screw driver. Contrast that
Farm Pesticides in Drinking Water? How to Protect Yourself
Can you trust your municipal water source to filter out pesticides from tap water? It’s not likely. Just last week, a team of chemists and
DIY Deodorant that Doubles as TOOTHPASTE Recipe
Here it is–the ultimate minimalist life hack: Deodorant that doubles as toothpaste! Okay, it might sound crazy, but actually, you can do an awful lot
Monarch Migration 2019: Record Breaking Numbers in Mexico!!
Monarch Migration Watch: Last month we shared about how Monarch Butterflies have been migrating south in record numbers but in reality that was just an
10 Preventative Remedies to Avoid the Flu
Our minds might be focused on ice cream cones, drive-in movies, and lazy beach days, but the reality is, flu season is approaching. Flu season