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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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Trump Threatens to Break Cattle Trade Importation Trade Agreements
In another confusing move, President Trump now threatens to close trade deals that allow beef importation into the United States. He was vague with his

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

Little Dictators & Extreme Stress: The Flip-side of Parents Controlling Children & Deschooling
This article is Part 4 in a series called Does Unschooling Have Natural Limits? Please also find Part 1, Part 2, Part 3 When I

DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub for Glowing Skin
DIY Ginger Lime Sugar Scrub This simple DIY Ginger Lime Sugar scrub will exfoliate and moisturize your skin! Use this luxurious scrub 1-2 times a week

Are Tire Gardens Toxic? A Wheely Good Safety Analysis
This post is inspired by our Guru community in a discussion among gardeners on whether or not its a good idea to grow vegetable gardens

Boho Homestead – Bohemian Inspired DIY Wonderland
Boho Homestead Introducing the Boho Homestead, a bohemian inspired homestead in New Hampshire. Dayna Martin is best known for her very public advocacy for a child-led

Water Turbine Harvests Green Energy in Currents as Slow as Only 2 MPH!
Waterotor Energy Technologies Inc. was founded in 2011 and dedicated to create a full scale prototype proving to harness slow currents that could create efficient

20 Uses For Breast Milk I Bet You Didn’t Know
I haven’t had kids yet but I do know the value of breastmilk at least as far as a food source for the baby is

3 Steps For ANYONE to Unschool Your Kids (Even if You Think You Can’t)
Do you wish you could homeschool or unschool your kids? Well, good news–you CAN! I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard the phrase

How to Choose the Best Pot for Your Container Garden
Container Gardening It’s an amazing dream. Having your own garden where you grow fruits, vegetables, and flowers. But a garden needs a lot of space,

Self Publishing an Ebook in 3 Months: 10 Things I Wish I Learned BEFORE I Started
Writing and Self Publishing My First Ebook in 3 Months? What? I’ve been meaning to write this post since the day I published but I

3D Printed Living Tattoo
Scientists at MIT have pushed the boundaries of 3D printing by creating interactive living tattoos. Well, temporary living tattoos anyway. They are stuck to the skin
