Composting Toilet

We love our composting toilet, but there's certainly been a learning curve.

Why we chose it and all the tips we wish someone would have told us!

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. [More] Urine Digester

Where to Buy Gnatrol

Published on March 4, 2019; last updated on May 26, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

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. [More] Where to Buy Gnatrol

Composting Toilet Tips

Published on November 16, 2016; last updated on July 16, 2019 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. [More] Composting Toilet Tips

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. [More] What Can Go Wrong in Four Months?

Our Composting Toilet

Published on June 2, 2016; last updated on March 31, 2021 by Carolyn Shearlock

The learning curve for our Nature’s Head composting toilet has been steeper than expected, but we love the unit. Here’s what we wish someone had told us. [More] Our Composting Toilet

Choosing Our Composting Toilet

Published on September 9, 2015; last updated on June 20, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Why did we (A) choose a composting toilet and (B) choose the Nature’s Head over others? [More] Choosing Our Composting Toilet

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

Published on August 20, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

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. [More] 16 Things You Need to Know About Filling In a Thru-Hull

Composting Medium

Published on August 19, 2015; last updated on February 22, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

What are the pros and cons of the various composting mediums for composting heads? What’s best? [More] Composting Medium

What’s the Limiting Factor?

Published on January 28, 2015; last updated on June 12, 2020 by Carolyn Shearlock

Prioritizing boat projects is always tough. It seems our list is always in flux, as we realize what’s limiting us . . . [More] What’s the Limiting Factor?