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

March 20, 2019 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

March 4, 2019 by Carolyn Shearlock

Gnatrol prevents fungus gnats in composting toilets. Absolute best way to prevent infestations. How to use it and where to buy Gnatrol in small quantities. [More] Where to Buy Gnatrol

Composting Toilet Tips

November 16, 2016 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?

September 27, 2016 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

June 2, 2016 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

September 9, 2015 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

August 20, 2015 by Carolyn Shearlock

The books give great how-to info. But there’s so much more we needed to know. Friends told us some; other bits we learned for ourselves. [More] 16 Things You Need to Know About Filling In a Thru-Hull

Composting Medium

August 19, 2015 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?

January 28, 2015 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?