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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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Mexican Engineer Creates Earthquake Resistant Houses from Recycled Plastic
If there’s one thing I know about the Mexican people it’s that they’re great of making something out of nothing. I’ve personally seen some really

Growing Tomatoes Made Easy: Use Rotting Tomato Slices For “Seed Starters”
So one of your tomatoes went soggy or moldy before you could eat it? Bummer. But wait! Don’t throw it away! What if I told

Amazing Cinder Block Garden Beds: Share Your Garden
Share your Garden with the Guru! With the recent rise in gardening, here at the Homestead Guru, we think it’s important to create

Pancalieri, Italy – Mint Essential Oils Reign Here
This small Italian village is known for its mint essential oils. The land and environment in Pancalieri have provided excellent conditions for growing a variety

Luffa Gourds: How to Grow Your Own Sponges!
Are you tired of buying dish sponges and body poufs all the time? Many people don’t know how easy it is to grow your own

Classy Solar: New Roofing Tiles Have Built in Solar Technology
Solar Roof Talk about innovation in green technology! This Kenyan solar company, Strauss Energy, has developed a roofing tile that contains solar panels built within

#FreeFireCider: How the Herbalists Won the Legal War
After what was realistically more than a 5 year battle, three herbalists have achieved victory legally effectively freeing “fire cider”, which is a traditional herbal

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

New Study: ALL Pregnant Women Need A Doula
Birth has traditionally been an event of women coming together to care for and attend to each other. In modern times, however, birth is viewed

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.

DIY Self-Care You’ll Want to Know About if the ACA is Repealed
It’s possible that Congress will scrap what’s known as the Affordable Care Act this year, to the dismay and alarm of many Americans. If this

Weed Nuns; The Sisters Of The Valley
If you are a woman interested in growing cannabis and want a bond of sisterhood, you might consider joining the weed nuns! Weed Nuns grow
