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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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Human Brains Make Their Own ‘Marijuana’ from Conception Onward: Endocannabinoid System
If reading that headline made you do a double-take, you’re not alone. Apparently our bodies contain an entire Endocannabinoid System, and the modern medical system

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

10 Mocktails for Health and Wellness
About a year ago, I decided to give up alcohol. I wasn’t a big drinker since becoming a mother, but I felt like the

Innovative Bike Powered Washing Machines, Wash Your Clothes Off The Grid!
The Bike Washing Machine, a sustainable power combo created by college students at the Dalian Nationalities University in China. This cool invention does exactly what

Kombucha Chronicles, Part 10: My Personal Unschooling and Learning to Brew
My kombucha hobby is a bit of an obsession at this point, which I find very interesting. It’s one of the few health food things

The Marijuana Justice Act: How the War on Drugs Targets the Poor
Is the so-called War on Drugs really a war against the poor? Senator Cory Booker is making waves with his newly proposed Marijuana Justice Act

Gift Wrap Alternatives That You Can Feel Good About
Are you looking for gift wrap alternatives? Me, too. One of the sillier things we do as humans is buying pretty-colored paper, just to throw

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

Cleaning Supplies You Can Eat – How to Clean Your Home with Food
Clean With Food Are you still cleaning your house with store-bought cleaners? Save money and your health by cleaning your house with food items instead.

What Could It Cost to Live Tiny?
The average price of a house in the United States is $200,000. That alone is a very good reason why many people are looking to downsize.

Cold Weather Chicken Care: 11 Quick Ideas to Improve Chicken Comfort
Until recently, if you asked me about cold-weather chicken care, I would have said, “Choose the right chicken breeds for your climate and build your

Florida Lifts Ban on Front-Yard Vegetable Farming!
Florida has finally passed a bill that trumps all the bans on front yard gardens. Inspired by a couple in Miami Shores who were forced
