Sun-Mar Excel Review (2027)
A full Sun-Mar Excel review: NSF-certified capacity, real owner complaints, Excel vs. Excel NE, and how it compares to the Compact model and Clivus Multrum.
Best Composting Toilets for Cabins (2026)
The best composting toilets for cabins compared by capacity and power needs โ Sun-Mar Excel, Sun-Mar Excel NE, Separett Villa, and Nature’s Head.
Composting Toilet Legal Requirements & Permits by State
Composting toilet legal requirements and permits: NSF/ANSI 41 certification, how OWTS permitting works, what varies by state, and steps to take before buying.
Best Composting Toilets for Off-Grid Homes (2026)
Best composting toilets for off-grid homes, sorted by actual power situation: reliable solar/battery, no power at all, or supporting a full household.
Separett Villa 9215 Full Review: Fixed Installation Guide
A deep dive into installing the Separett Villa in a permanent cabin or off-grid home: drain line planning, vent routing, power, and permitting.
Composting Toilet vs. Septic System: Full Comparison
Composting toilet vs. septic system compared on cost, site suitability, maintenance, and environmental impact โ plus when a hybrid approach makes sense.
Two-Chamber & Batch Composting Toilet Systems Explained
Two-chamber and batch composting toilet systems explained: how Clivus Multrum’s design works, installation differences, and who actually needs one.
Composting Toilet for Tiny Homes: Full Guide
Composting toilets for tiny homes: how wheels-vs-foundation classification changes your options, space constraints, and which model fits which build type.
How to Build a Composting Toilet Enclosure or Room
How to build a composting toilet enclosure or bathroom: sizing, ventilation, materials, access planning, and standalone outhouse-style considerations.
Using Composting Toilet Output as Fertilizer: Safety Guide
A safety-focused guide to using composting toilet output as fertilizer: why urine and solids carry very different risk levels, WHO storage guidance, and why solids should never go on edible plants.