The Homestead Guru
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We help you unleash the guru, inside you.
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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Getting Your Name Changed on Your Social Security Card
Legally changing your name for any reason means that you need to have the details updated on your Social Security card. Why might you change

Best Damn Strawberry Jello Ever
This recipe has 5 simple ingredients but is, no joke, the best damn strawberry jello I’ve ever had. I’ve loved jello and gummies my whole

Do it Yourself Antibiotics!
With antibiotic resistance becoming a bigger and bigger issue have you ever wondered if there was there anything else you could do, or are you

DIY Dried Orange Garland – Unique Holiday Decoration
This beautiful and simple DIY dried orange garland is the perfect accent for any home or business during the holidays. I stumbled upon these gorgeous

Man Builds Incredible Earthen Hut with Primative Tools and Bare Hands
Earthen Hut By Hand Talk about do it yourself! In this amazing time-lapse video, a bushman builds a solid mud hut using only naturally occurring

Maca Root Powder: The Sexy Peruvian Adaptogen Super Food
Maca root powder is gaining popularity among many for its nutritional and medicinal benefits. Originating in the mountains of Peru and South America, it’s now

Lifelong Friends Build their Own Tiny-Home Community
Real, authentic adult friendships are so precious, and sadly, pretty uncommon these days too. Modern society is set up for mobility that has to do with

Teach Your Children Wild Edible and Medicinal Plants with the Wildcraft Board Game
As a parent I can relate to this one. There is no better way to learn than to do it while playing a game and

Cocolmeca: The Miracle Vine for Caregiving and Sickeness
I love a good ethobotanical adventure and Mexico is full of them. Today, while near the central market, we stumbled (nearly literally) on a pile

Drink Your Weeds: Dandelion Mead Recipe
Eat Your Weeds. Dandelions Are Good For You! It’s the dandelion season now and if there’s one thing I learned as an amateur forager it’s

Why You Should Use Essential Oils To Clean Your House
When it comes to cleaning your home many people believe it is necessary to use harsh chemicals to kill germs and sanitize appliances but that

First Sapioponic Earthship – Freedom Homestead Workshop
Adam Kokesh and his fiancé Macey Tomlin, have just had their offer on 11 acres in Ashfork Arizona accepted. They plan on building the first
