Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), by Chris Peterson and Philip Schmidt, shows you exactly how to build dozens of projects for a self-sufficient lifestyle, with ...

Repeat until you have three attached, open-faced boxes. 1. To compost, toss a thick layer of carbonaceous material, such as brown leaves, straw, or wood chips, into the first bin. 2. Shovel ...

The best compost bin is the one you’ll actually use. I tried two popular styles and have a clear favorite.Barrel-style ...

With a static bin, that means taking a shovel or a pitchfork and manually digging through and turning the compost. With a tumbler design, you get to live out your wildest dreams as a contestant on ...

But if you’re new to composting, it can be confusing to find the best compost bins. The good news is that composting at home is easier than you think, and it’s a great way to put your ...