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.
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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Pedal Powered RV – Camper on a Bike
Micro Home on Wheels This camper is designed with the avid cyclist in mind! Designed for one person, the camper shell fits on top of a
A Good Education is NOT FOUND in Schools
More and more people are coming to the realization that conventional, compulsory public school is a travesty of “education” and ideas like unschooling are taking
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Makes Use of the Pits
Biodegradable Avocado Plastic Begins in Mexico I’ve lived in Mexico for three years now. It humbles me to see how creative people here can be.
Take Only Memories, Leave Only Footsteps: 5 Quick Tips to Help You Leave No Trace
How To Leave No Trace Too often campers, hikers, and even everyday park dwellers are careless, and leave trash behind. No one knows exactly how
Doterra Essential Oils Is Now Launching Health Care Centers
doTERRA is disrupting the modern health care system by providing an integrative approach to keep their patients healthy and thriving. doTERRA’s medical providers are taking
No More Detention – School Replaces Discipline with Meditation
Meditation and Behavior A Baltimore school, Robert W Coleman, replaced detention with meditation. The results have been incredible. School administrators reported that they have not
Kombucha Chronicles Part 12: Weed Berry Booch Tasting, Favorite Second Ferment Flavors and Thoughts on Brewing
Yesterday we finally tasted the weed berry booch and it honestly wasn’t what we expected. Despite having only added berries and cannabis leaves, my once
Kratom to Remain Legal, DEA Reverses Intent to Schedule
On August 31, 2016 the DEA posted to the Federal Reiger the notice of intent to place Kratom as a Schedule One substance. Kratom is a member
The Government Shutdown, Thousands Of Federal Campgrounds Close
Even if it is temporary, I am one to celebrate the federal government shutdown, but as a nature lover and a full time RVer, this
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
10 Simple, Clean Salad Recipes for Oven-free Meals
I’m sure that people do use the oven in the summer, but I can think of a million things that I would rather do.
Neem: Your Secret Weapon Against Plant-Eating Garden Bugs + Many Health Benefits
As an organic gardener, neem has been a part of my arsenal since the beginning. I first heard about it from my Mom, an ornamental