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.
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Easy DIY Birdhouse with Recycled Materials
This Do It Yourself or DIY birdhouse design is a simple and fun way to attract your favorite small birds to your backyard. This project is
The Joys of Solar Cookers
An great edition to any homestead or survival retreat is a solar cooker. As simple as they are effective, solar cookers use the sun’s energy
Life Changing Yule Smudge Stick Tutorial
My Very First Yule Smudge Stick Actually to be clear, this is the only herbal yule smudge stick I’ve ever even used. I bought some
Food Freedom? Do Unschooling Kids Eat Whatever They Want?
Unschooling goes beyond education and learning–it bleeds over into every area of your life, eventually. So what does it look like to be unschooling food?
Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
Now I’ve said before that I’ve not been terribly impressed with gluten free baking in terms of flavor and texture and that’s the truth. I
Intermittent Fasting is a Natural Remedy
The most common type of fasting is known as intermittent fasting. Intermittent fasting, also known as cyclic fasting, is a catch-all phrase for eating and
Plastic Bricks: The Sustainable Solution to the Plastic Epidemic
Today, there are more than 20 different major types of plastics in use worldwide. Recently plastics have been in public eye for being potentially dangerous
Dandelion Jelly Recipe: How to Make Food From Weeds
Dandelions in particular have been known to be a pesky weed to gardeners when actually, they provide many great benefits. Dandelion leaves are edible and
Tour of Eco Home in Raven Rock Community
Catherine joins John and Wanda in their amazing sustainable home. Solar heated water, green house heated home, solar electric, and full home composting system!
Winter is Coming – How to Heat Your Homestead
Heating the Homestead Efficiently According to the U.S Department of Energy, heating and cooling together are the largest energy expense, accounting for a hefty 48%
Why You Should Use a Composting Toilet!
Have you ever thought about getting a composting toilet, but heard rumors that left you feeling queasy? Let me clear a few things up! Composting
Five Off the Grid Houses Built for Less than $5,000 Each
Ever wanted to live in an off the grid cabin that you built yourself but didn’t think you had the time, money, or know how?