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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Reduce Spending by Buying Coconut Oil
My focus in life is making things as simple as possible so that I can focus on the things that matter, being present for my

How To Grow Survivor Tomatoes
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.com It happens almost every spring – the tomato plants in the garden are going gangbusters – actually everything is going gangbusters

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

This Prickly Pear Cactus Candy Recipe is VEGAN!
This prickly pear cactus candy is INCREDIBLE. When I was 16 I went to Arizona for what was legitimately my first vacation ever. It was

Mini-Documentary: Couple Changes Their Lives as They Build and Live in a Converted School Bus
Tiny Homes are all the rage. But what about living in a School Bus? With the right tools, and enough elbow grease and creativity, the

Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a

Caffeine’s Startling Brain Effects: Is Coffee Friend or Foe?
Caffeine is the number one drug of choice over the world. It’s even more popular than alcohol, yet most people don’t really think of it

U.N. Report Concludes: Pesticides Aren’t Helping Solve World Hunger
The wide spread use of pesticides on our food has been a controversial topic in the health community for many years, but this U.N. report gives

How to Train Your Dog to Treasure Hunt
Description: When you go on a hunt, you’ll want to take your dog with you. Whether it’s a treasure hunt or some sort of sports-related

Going Barefoot: Concerns & Benefits
It has become abnormal to be seen barefoot in public. I have heard the same comments over and over when going barefoot in the store,

Solar – Next Generation Off Grid Communities
There’s nothing like upgrading to solar from using a generator! The FREEDOM! Ranch is well on its way to becoming self sustainable. Adam Kokesh and

3 Steps For ANYONE to Unschool Your Kids (Even if You Think You Can’t)
Do you wish you could homeschool or unschool your kids? Well, good news–you CAN! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase
