What if I told you that trees sleep and talk to each other? Nope, this isn't some Lord of the Rings tale or the latest vegan (breatharian?) manifesto--it's science! Plants go through physiological changes during each stage of the day, says...

More and more studies are coming out all the time about mood disorders, depression, rising stress levels, and so on. Big pharma offers many "solutions" for these issues, but what if the real solution is more simple, and free? Loads of...

Dangers of Sunscreen It's starting to warm up here in the southern US, and conscientious people everywhere are stocking up on commercial sunscreens. The typical advice is to wear sunscreen every day, and especially when you're going to be outdoors at...

It's called HomeBiogas, and the company behind it claims it will change the world. It works by using bacteria to decompose household waste, such as food scraps and pet litter, producing biogas which can then be used as run of the...

Blogging Made Easy Here at thehomestead.guru we have discovered some really great software that helps our blog run smooth. My personal favorite is CoSchedule.  This software allows me to quickly choose which social media platforms to post each blog post....

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 to heat and cook food placed in the center of the cooker. The cookers...

Whether your reasons are environmental, financial, or both, nobody likes a high electricity bill. Well, accept maybe for the electric company! Here are five simple tips you and your family can try to lower your electric usage and bills this...