Practical Projects for Self-Sufficiency (Cold Springs Press, 2014), by Chris Peterson and Philip Schmidt, shows you exactly how to build dozens of projects for a self-sufficient lifestyle, with ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Compost: It's what eventually becomes of all decomposing organic material. Essentially, it's dirt—but it's not just any dirt. No, ...

This homemade compost bin is lightweight and portable, which makes it easy to move around a garden. I’ve been developing my off-grid homestead for four years, but I’ve wrestled with what to do for a ...

I have three plastic composting bins that I got from the county. I read that I should be turning the compost, but that's a hassle in this kind of bin. I'm looking at one of those compost tumblers. How ...

I recently moved from an apartment to a house with a garden and now that I have this outdoor space, I'm keen to make my own compost. It's no secret that getting composting right is a bit of a science, ...

SAN ANTONIO – The soil you use in your garden is important because it adds nutrients to your plants. You can save money and help out the environment at the same time by making your own compost soil.

Worms can compost kitchen scraps and shredded paper much faster than the aerobic compost process utilized in most commercial backyard compost bins. A vermicomposting (worm composting) bin can be built ...

Ginny Bartolone began writing DIY and home improvement guides nearly 10 years ago, covering everything from energy-efficient appliances to cracked foundations. Whether she's compiling cost information ...

Retailers selling compost bins include Gardener’s Supply Co., Mantis, Hayneedle.com and Lee Valley. Want to make your own? DIY plans abound on the Internet. Traditional wooden bin The classic compost ...

Compost: It’s essentially, it’s dirt—but it’s not just any dirt. No, this stuff is super rich in the nutrients that are beneficial to plant growth. Gardeners like to call it “black gold.” And while ...