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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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

Why isn’t mainstream media using these two words to describe Trump and Russia?
The Donald Trump-Russia link is dominating media coverage. Thus far, evidence of a link is nonexistent according to diehard Republicans and forthcoming according to fervent

Self Sufficient Backyard Gardens are the Way of Life in Northern Italy!
My Tour of Backyard Gardens in Italy I was delighted to arrive in Northwest Italy and discover that backyard gardens were in nearly every home.

How Much It Costs To Start Traveling Full Time
One of the top questions we get asked about traveling full time is how much does it cost. Now of course this number will be different

Weeds That Promote Hair Growth? Dandelions & All Things Hair!
Dandelions are often viewed as just being flowering weeds, that are seen in the yard or coming through cracks in pavement, but are actually beneficial

Wanna be a Homesteader? Hit the Gym First
If you’re an urban dweller who’s dreaming of the homestead life, start taking action on your dreams now…by hitting the gym. This may come as

Who Are The Top 5 Lobby Groups Fighting Legal Cannabis?
by Seshata from International-Highlife.com Legal Cannabis is rapidly taking off, and not everyone is happy about it. Let’s take a look at some of the

This is How Herbal Medicine is Made (Italian Co-operative)
Last month I was able to tour a natural medicine co-operative in northern Italy. It was truly a divine experience. The smells, the smells! They

Ireland Promises to Plant Half Billion Trees by 2040
Possibly inspired by Ethiopia and its 350 million trees in 12 hours, Ireland has made a pledge to plant half a billion trees in the

Luffa Gourds: How to Grow Your Own Sponges!
Are you tired of buying dish sponges and body poufs all the time? Many people don’t know how easy it is to grow your own

Dandelions: 31+ Medicinal and Culinary Uses for the King of Weeds
This article originally posted on The Grow Network is part of a series on weed gardens and identifying and using the plants you’ll often find

From Academics to Relationships – Unschooling As A Paradigm Shift
This article is part 1 of a longer series, called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please subscribe to get future installments. Awareness of others’ needs
