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.
Years of Growth
Featured Posts
The Latest and Greatest
Getting Your Name Changed on Your Social Security Card
Legally changing your name for any reason means that you need to have the details updated on your Social Security card. Why might you change
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
How to Ripen Green Tomatoes Indoors: Season Extension!
The first frost date is something that most gardeners view with apprehension, especially when there are green tomatoes on the vine. Will their plants get
What if Black Friday Sales are Overblown Hype?
Every year, it seems like people get hyped up over holiday shopping earlier and earlier. By Halloween, the Winter-holiday pressure is already on. You’ll hear
Sculptor Turns Stones, Ice, and Trees Into Breathtaking Works of Art
There is a deep and meaningful beauty found in nature. Scottish sculptor Andy Goldsworthy has been taking this beauty and adding his own artistic touch
Special Report – Kratom Under Attack: the FDA Strikes Again
Written by: John Bush, CEO MyBraveBotanicals.com With the opioid use on the rise in the United States, more and more Americans are turning to kratom
Innovative Preschool Combines Urban Farming and Nursery Education
Gardening preschool? As a homesteading parent that also unschools (child led life-learning), I know just how educational time in the garden can be. Recently, we
Shedding the Dread: One Woman’s Tips for Brushing Out Dreadlocks
Internationally speaking, dreadlocks are a symbol. A symbol of rebellion, a symbol of one’s love for cannabis or for some a symbol of their culture.
How to Cook With Acorns + 4 Recipes
Acorns used to be a major food source for Native American—and with good reason. They were everywhere, were easy to gather, and stored fairly well
The Curious History of the Pagan Holiday Beltane
The Origins of Beltane The story of Beltane is an ancient one. Before Christianity ever entered Europe, there existed a cult that worshiped the Earth.
Beat the Heat Efficiently: DIY Sustainable AC under $20
It is summertime and the weather is sweltering. What do you do to stay cool? Maybe try one of these DIY sustainable AC you can
The Marijuana Justice Act: How the War on Drugs Targets the Poor
Is the so-called War on Drugs really a war against the poor? Senator Cory Booker is making waves with his newly proposed Marijuana Justice Act