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.
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Transitioning Solar Panels to our Sailboat
Transitioning to a Sailboat Before we lived on a sailboat we lived off grid in Northern Arizona, traveling around our RV. Our sailboat is a
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
Six Steps to Protect Your Baby from Illness this Winter
As Winter approaches, many families worry about how to keep their new baby free from illnesses and viruses. Here are 6 commonsense things you can
How I Healed My Digestion and Ended Chronic Stomach Pain
Green Body Cleanse – The first step in my healing journey was to read the book Green Body Cleanse. Dr. Group discusses the natural biorhythms
New Study: Kids Drinking Whole Milk Are Thinner Than Those Who Drink Skim
A new study from Canada has found something surprising: Kids who grow up drinking skim milk are actually more likely to have problems with obesity
Recently Divorced Mother of Three Builds Her Family a Tiny Home
At age 29, Kelly Lewis was a single mother of three. After she and her husband got a divorce, Kelly was in a really bad
Research Proves Naps Aren’t Lazy
When you were a kid, you probably hated naps–but naps are something of a guilty pleasure for most adults. There’s a lot of nap-shaming out
DIY Chicken Feed Recipe: Better, Cheaper Eggs
One thing you’ll learn quickly when you start keeping laying hens, is that no egg comes for free! What your flock eats directly correlates into
How to Build a Pallet Garden in Three Simple Steps
Pallet gardens are a simple, fun, and efficient way to start or expand your garden. Children love participating in this DIY project as well. The
Farm Pesticides in Drinking Water? How to Protect Yourself
Can you trust your municipal water source to filter out pesticides from tap water? It’s not likely. Just last week, a team of chemists and
Self Sufficient Backyard Gardens are the Way of Life in Northern Italy!
My Tour of Backyard Gardens in Italy I was delighted to arrive in Northwest Italy and discover that backyard gardens were in nearly every home.
Old School Meets New School with this 3D-Printed Digital Sun-Dial
In the old days, people often used a sun dial to tell time. Modern generations may not even know what the heck that is. Kinda