When was the last time you talked about toilets — really talked about them? We all use them every day, but it doesn’t exactly ...

"I have a seasonal cabin and empty it once a year," says Alter. "It's not onerous because I let it sit all winter." Can insects get into a compost toilet? It is unlikely, if your compost toilet is ...

Composting toilets are a great solution when you need a bathroom on a boat, in a van or in a cabin, but size matters. Because many commercial composting toilets store the waste, they can be larger ...

Remember that you'll need a self-contained unit if you want it to fit in your travel trailer, as some models are much more suitable for full-size homes or cabins. For many people, the idea of a ...

In fact, in my small community of 800 people, about half live without flush toilets and instead use an outhouse. This means my wife and I venture outside whenever nature calls — even in the winter ...

A compost toilet can be as easy as pooping in a bucket, but a bucket system means another weekly chore emptying and managing smelly buckets. When I moved into my cabin in the woods 20 years ago ...

Years ago when we first got a cabin in the woods ... We switched to a composting toilet. Incineration, compared to composting, can be a little more tidy and sanitary. It generates only a little ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Composting toilets are gaining popularity for a good reason—they ...