Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
DIY vs. Buying a Composting Toilet: Cost Comparison
DIY vs. buying a composting toilet compared on real cost: upfront price, ongoing costs, time investment, and when each option actually makes sense.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
How to Build a DIY Composting Toilet
How to build a DIY composting toilet: the core principles, the two main build approaches, what to buy vs. build yourself, and whether DIY is right for you.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
DIY Composting Toilet Plans: Free vs. Paid Options
DIY composting toilet plans compared: what free resources typically offer versus paid plans, plus commercial diverter kits as a useful middle ground.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
5-Gallon Bucket Composting Toilet: Full Build Guide
A complete 5-gallon bucket composting toilet build guide: materials, costs, step-by-step assembly, maintenance, and common mistakes to avoid.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
Sawdust vs. Coco Coir vs. Peat Moss: Which Is Best?
Sawdust vs. coco coir vs. peat moss compared for composting toilets: moisture absorption, prep time, cost, and which material fits which type of unit.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
Cheapest Way to Start a Composting Toilet
The cheapest ways to start a composting toilet, from a $15 bucket setup to a $300 manufactured unit, with honest tradeoffs at every budget tier.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
DIY Urine Diverter Guide: Build or Buy
A complete DIY urine diverter guide: how to build one from a second bucket, purchased diverter styles and pricing, installation, and troubleshooting.
Written by: Stephen Lee
Posted on: July 23, 2026
Composting Toilet Parts List: What You Actually Need
A complete composting toilet parts list organized by function — solids, liquids, odor control, ventilation, tools, and cleaning supplies — with rough costs.