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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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Eggs Unchilled & Unwashed: Why Mexico and Europe Do Eggs Smarter than the U.S.
For most living in the United States, washed, refrigerated eggs are the norm and are actually considered safer by most people. What if I told

Tomatoes Hate Cucumbers: Secrets of Companion Planting + Popular Planting Combinations
Did you know that tomatoes hate cucumbers? Consider companion planting. While they might taste great together in a salad, tomato plants dislike growing in close

Everything You Need To Know About Soil pH
If you are a first-time gardener or an experienced gardener, you will surely need to have at least some knowledge on soil pH. The ultimate

Stunning Foraged Yule Wreath Tutorial to End 2020 Right
Is it really Yule without a Yule Wreath Tutorial? Well it’s officially Yule and I am festive. Yesterday was the solstice and the great conjoining

Best Ever Instant Pot Flan
Everyone, I’ve finally found the ultimate fast and easy way to prepare flan, so long as one has an instant pot or pressure cooker. I

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

How To Start a Kitchen Scrap Garden
How to Regrow Kitchen Scraps Feel like you never really get your money’s worth of lettuce or celery at the store? Why not grow another

What if Perpetual Motion and Free Energy Machines Could Power Your Homestead?
Sustainable and affordable energy is a must have for any successful off-the-grid homestead. Solar tends to be the go-to technology, but with its high price

What WEEDS Tell Us and Why We Should Care
For many a homesteader or gardener, weeds can be a major topic of conversation. They should be—but maybe not for the reasons you think! I’m

How To Season & Clean Cast Iron Cookware
You’ve heard how great cast-iron cookware is, but you may also know that you’re not able to just toss it in the dishwasher, either. Hopefully

Traditional Wooden Bikes Still in Use by Filipino Tribesmen
Remember your childhood bicycle? Made from metal, rubber, and other modern materials, that bike likely took you to friends’ homes, the local playground, maybe the

10 Different Extracts to Make at Home
Homemade Extracts If you bake then you probably have come across a recipe saying that you need to add some sort of extract. Now the
