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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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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
New Research: More Time In Nature Improves Your Eyesight
Could the rise in nearsightedness be caused by artificial light? Recent scientific research indicates so! The Archives of Ophthalmology published a study in 2008 that
Elon Musks Sends First Tweets Via Starlink Satellite Constellation
On Tuesday October 22, 2019 Elon Musk sent the first tweet via his Starlink satellite constellation SpaceX has been working on since 2015. The goal
Health Benefits of Lime Essential Oil
Lime Essential Oil Primary Benefits Supports healthy immune function* Positively affects mood with stimulating and refreshing properties Used as an aromatic, topical, and internal cleanser*
How A Minimalist Mom Deals With Menstruation
Someone once said, “How you do anything is how you do everything.” I think the same can be said about our periods. How you do
A Battle is Brewing: New Standoff Begins in North Dakota over Water Rights and the Oil Pipeline
History History has come alive before our eyes in the Standing Rock Oil Pipeline stand-off. Standing Rock Sioux activists, joined by supporters from across the country, have
Why You Should Use Essential Oils To Clean Your House
When it comes to cleaning your home many people believe it is necessary to use harsh chemicals to kill germs and sanitize appliances but that
Tour of Earphoria Music Community in Austin, Tx – Garden, Tiny Houses & more!
Catherine Bleish owner of the Homestead.guru. takes us on a tour of this awesome community!
Survivalist Pro Tips: Build Fire In The Rain
The core four things for survival are shelter, water, camp fire, and food, these necessities are not always easily attainable in survivalist situations. Fire is
Fact or Fiction: EPA Approves Permit for GMO Mosquitoes in Florida and Texas
If there’s one thing I hate, it’s mosquitos. Like, if I could wipe out any bug on the planet without causing environmental collapse, it’d be
8 Ingenious Homesteading Uses for Five Gallon Buckets
From Marjory Wildcraft’s GrowYourOwnGroceries.org Life on the homestead requires a lot of creativity and frugality. The “5 R’s” seem to be constantly in play: Reuse,
Can Your Sustainable RV Also be Comfortable?
Tuning Your RV For Sustainability And Comfort Of all of the vacations and trips Americans take every year, the road trip is one of the