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Composting Toilet
Composting Toilet
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Three of us have composting toilets on our cruising boats. Between us, we cover the three major brands. We love them, but there's certainly been a learning curve.
 
Why we chose them and all the tips we wish someone would have told us!

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Composting Toilet Tips

Published on May 16, 2024; last updated on May 15, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

How to use coconut coir in a composting toilet, including the exact amount of water to rehydrate it with, and tips on dealing with a fly infestation.

Here are my best composting toilet tips to help your switch a success. Avoid the steep learning curve by reading on.

Urine Digester

Published on March 20, 2019; last updated on September 30, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

Urine Digester is a bio-enzymatic liquid that you add to the pee container for composting toilets. Better than vinegar for eliminating odors and deposits.

Urine Digester is a bio-enzymatic liquid that you add to the pee container for composting toilets. Better than vinegar for eliminating odors and deposits.

Where to Buy Gnatrol

Published on March 4, 2019; last updated on August 30, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

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Gnatrol is the best way to prevent fungus gnat infestations in composting toilets. How to use it and where to buy Gnatrol in small quantities.

What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?

Published on September 27, 2016; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

Four months in the Bahamas, 1100 miles. We knew some things would break, it was just a question of what and whether we had the parts to fix it.

Our Experience with a Composting Toilet

Published on June 2, 2016; last updated on May 15, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet was steeper than expected, but we loved the unit.

Choosing Our Composting Toilet

Published on September 9, 2015; last updated on October 31, 2022 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why did we (A) choose a composting toilet and (B) choose the Nature's Head over others?

Why did we (A) choose a composting toilet and (B) choose the Nature’s Head over others?

16 Things You Need to Know About Filling In a Thru-Hull

Published on August 20, 2015; last updated on November 7, 2023 by Carolyn Shearlock

Filling in a Thru Hull

16 practical tips for filling in a thru-hull with fiberglass and epoxy. How to prepare the area, materials you need and how to clean up.

What’s the Limiting Factor for Your Boating Adventures?

Published on January 28, 2015; last updated on March 24, 2024 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prioritizing projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what's limiting us . . .

Prioritizing boat projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what’s limiting us . . .

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