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.
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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Treehotel: Unique Treehouses in Arctic forest
Kristen Dirksen makes some of the most amazing mini documentaries about alternative homes. She travels all over the world visiting people who live to create
5 Dreadful Homesteading Mistakes to Avoid (First-Timers’ Guide)
A guest post by Lucy Clark of Garden Ambition. Homesteading is a fantastic way to live sustainably and have more financial freedom in the long
Natural Pest Control for Your Home and Garden
Food Grade Diatomaceous Earth is one of the best natural pest control products on the market. The powdery substance is a powder that comes from fossilized diatoms
Breaking : US Government Moves to Legalize Cannabis
Will the US Legalize Cannabis? Today, the key committee of Congress has voted to legalize cannabis by lifting the federal ban. If this makes it
Why Standing for The Pledge Isn’t Mandatory
Students in a Midland, Texas high school this October were shown this slide as part of a school presentation, which incorrectly states that it’s illegal to
Roadside Garden in Indiana
Catherine stops to check out a roadside garden in Indiana. Start where you are with what you have! Food can grow anywhere there is dirt
10 Simple, Clean Salad Recipes for Oven-free Meals
I’m sure that people do use the oven in the summer, but I can think of a million things that I would rather do.
DIY Deodorant that Doubles as TOOTHPASTE Recipe
Here it is–the ultimate minimalist life hack: Deodorant that doubles as toothpaste! Okay, it might sound crazy, but actually, you can do an awful lot
Are Millennials “Psychologically Scarred” Because They’re Not Buying Stuff?
Milliennials–the generation born between 1981-2004–are creating confusion and fear in seasoned financial analysts, who are baffled by their buying habits. In fact, there’s an entire list
No Nails, No problem! Kanawatugi: Ancient Japanese 3D Puzzle Building
Traditional Japanese carpentry known as Kanawatugi, is more than an ordinary skilled trade, it’s a scientific form of art. These wood working masters were able to create
10 Reasons Why You Need to Drink Lemon Water Every Day
Did you know that the first thing that you should do every morning is drink a tall glass of water? It immediately recharges your body,
Stem Cells Can Now be Gathered from Urine Samples
Dustin April 17, 2017 BY: DUSTIN BATTY Stem cell research is a controversial topic that is often vilified in the minds of the general