Humanure composting is an adventure. There’s the buckets of waste and sawdust to take out every few days, no excuses. There’s the three or more compost bins to build and finding sources of sawdust.

Thinking of getting a small septic tank for your cabin, but unsure how septic systems work? Read all about them here, and ...

A comprehensive guide for rural homeowners on off-mains drainage solutions, including septic tanks, treatment plants, and ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Septic systems, which allow landowners to build homes without sewer connections, are a crucial feat of engineering for more remote communities in the Lowcountry. They can also backfire. Septic tanks ...

When conversations about sustainable housing surface, most people picture solar panels, energy-efficient windows, or advanced ...

With its killer view and location above one of Ojai’s toniest neighborhoods, the one-acre lot Lee Rennacker bought two years ago seemed a great spot to build his dream home. But that was before, in ...