The modern flush toilet may be a marvel of engineering but installing one on a boat or RV or in a remote cabin can be challenging. Flush toilets also require a steady supply of water, and the ...

A basic outhouse is one option if you'd like to trade your flushing toilet for something with composting capabilities. Credit: Courtesy of Mary Jandreau Landry Editor’s note: This story was originally ...

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Jeff Somers is a freelancer who has been writing about writing, books, personal finance, and home maintenance since 2012. When not writing, Jeff spends his free time fixing up his old house. He has ...