The Homestead Guru
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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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10 Most Common Cookie Baking Mistakes
Trial and Error: Common Cookie Baking Mistakes Experimenting with baked goods will definitely result in some disasters. Common cookie baking mistakes can lead to a whole

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

Jonah Larson: Crochet Prodigy Spreads His Wealth With Crafting
Crochet Prodigy Jonah Larson Crochet has been one of the most fascinating and beneficial hobbies I’ve undertaken in my adult life. My only regret really

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

Why is Amazon Buying Whole Foods in a $13.7B Cash Deal?
In an interesting announcement today, Amazon has decided to purchase Whole Foods in an extremely lucrative deal that’s making business insiders talk. Whole Foods Market’s

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

VIDEO: How to Build a Log Cabin with Simple Tools for Cheap!
If you have a forested scrap of land somewhere (or you know someone who does), this video may inspire you to build a log cabin
Food Sovereignty Law in Maine is a Win for Small Farms
Last week, Maine’s Governor Paul LePage signed a first-of-its-kind bill that could set a refreshing new precedent for other states to follow. The Act to

How to Stay Well During “Flu Season” (There’s No Such Thing)
It’s that time of year again, when everybody seems to be coming down with a something and “flu season” is always named the culprit. You’re

Do Plants Feel Pain? New Studies Show Plants Make Noise When Stressed
Life Gives Life: Is Pain Part of that Process Even when I was vegetarian I never fooled myself into believing that I was harming fewer

How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another

Learn How to Garden by Planting Herbs in Your Window Sill
By: Marjory Wildcraft of GrowYourOwnGroceries.com A friend of mine, Maria, now has a huge bountiful garden. But in the beginning she got started by simply
