A continuation of an off-grid homestead project deep in the wilderness, focusing on building a DIY compost toilet and improving self-sufficient living systems.

When was the last time you talked about toilets — really talked about them? We all use them every day, but it doesn’t exactly make for good dinner conversation. We don’t like to think about what ...

I want to paint a picture for you, and it’s not a pretty one. It’s 30 degrees, and lightly snowing with a crisp, 15-mile-per-hour wind blowing in my face. For the last hour, I’ve been kneeling next to ...

If you own a cottage, you know the challenges of wastewater, septic costs, and environmental impact.   That’s where Sun-Mar ...

Aspen City Council on Monday voted unanimously to allow composting toilets on city-owned property. Aspen’s first compost commodes are expected to be installed at Rio Grande Park. The initial public ...