http://www.instructables.com Sat, 2 Jun 2012 19:32:06 UTC BLOX v1.01 http://www.instructables.com/id/Free-composter-for-beginners/
Free composter for beginners - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FEW/R5YG/H1JUJR6M/FEWR5YGH1JUJR6M.SMALL.jpg aaahotdog This project was entirely made of discarded items.   My only expense was the gorilla glue used. First you will have to salvage the following from the curb or recycling center. 1. A 5 gallon bucket with lid 2. Nylon screen from discarded window or door 3. Black spray paint 4. A short piece of 2x...
By: aaahotdog

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 7 May 2012 07:26:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Complete-Vegan-Compost/
The Complete Vegan Compost - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/4N9Y/H1JUH7MB/FG04N9YH1JUH7MB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/4N9Y/H1JUH7MB/FG04N9YH1JUH7MB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FG0/4N9Y/H1JUH7MB/FG04N9YH1JUH7MB.SMALL.jpg Attila-RT Hello! This is a tutorial on how to establish a very rich vegan compost in under 5-6 months. This tutorial will cover the elements necessary to renew and revive your soil, possibilities of accomplishing a closed-loop composting system, and how to build a complete compost without the need for animal ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 3 May 2012 00:57:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Pallet-Compost-Bin-Hill-helps-emptying/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/0KZG/H0AR6S2A/FC30KZGH0AR6S2A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/0KZG/H0AR6S2A/FC30KZGH0AR6S2A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FC3/0KZG/H0AR6S2A/FC30KZGH0AR6S2A.SMALL.jpg Corndog39 most compost bins are on flat ground. our yard is hilly and we have a small (.25acre) yard. not much room.  by cutting the sides at an angle to match the hill,  the compost bin is set into the hill, and level w the top of the hill. it is anchored with metal stakes, and pieces of rebar driven into t...
By: Corndog39

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 29 Mar 2012 01:55:15 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Arbor-Loo-Composting-Toilet-for-Haiti/
Arbor Loo Composting Toilet for Haiti - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/VMTJ/GWF5XEAL/FKWVMTJGWF5XEAL.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/VMTJ/GWF5XEAL/FKWVMTJGWF5XEAL.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FKW/VMTJ/GWF5XEAL/FKWVMTJGWF5XEAL.SMALL.jpg scottfromscott Moveable composting toilets that allow fruit or wood-bearing tree saplings to be planted have been used for many years in Africa and now Haiti (see: S.O.I.L.) to encourage planting of orchards by families. This design was for a villiage in Haiti's Central Plateau and is based on those ideas. Four un...
By: scottfromscott

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Dec 2011 08:24:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Madeleines-Compost-Bin/
Madeleine's Compost Bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/QFS5/GUR6IAKG/FVTQFS5GUR6IAKG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/QFS5/GUR6IAKG/FVTQFS5GUR6IAKG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVT/QFS5/GUR6IAKG/FVTQFS5GUR6IAKG.SMALL.jpg arcraven Yes, there are plenty of compost bins on Instructables, but I wasn't satisfied with the looks of them and had specific lumber to use up from building a deck. These compost bins measure 3' by 3' by 2' tall. The front stiles are removable by sliding them up, making it easy to fork or shovel the compos...
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Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 10 Nov 2011 03:21:53 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wheelie-Bin-Composter/
Wheelie Bin Composter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/Z46U/GT2P3E0T/FHRZ46UGT2P3E0T.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/Z46U/GT2P3E0T/FHRZ46UGT2P3E0T.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHR/Z46U/GT2P3E0T/FHRZ46UGT2P3E0T.SMALL.jpg PicRic This blog details what I did to make a compost bin from a disused wheelie bin. My motivation was wanting to recycle garden and vegetable waste but not wanting to spend money on an expensive compost bin from the hardware store. I happened to have an unused wheelie bin taking up space in the garage an...
By: PicRic

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:57:43 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Best-Triple-Compost-Bin/
The Best Triple Compost Bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/AEAB/GRFNDE25/F3RAEABGRFNDE25.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/AEAB/GRFNDE25/F3RAEABGRFNDE25.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3R/AEAB/GRFNDE25/F3RAEABGRFNDE25.SMALL.jpg cut'n'paste Instructables has plans for several compost bins made from recycled products like garbage cans and pallets.  I've used a black plastic orb for composting, but it gets too heavy to roll around as it fills up with moist material.  I wanted to make a sturdy bin that was easier to use, would not compost...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 21 Aug 2011 23:16:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Building-a-forced-air-composting-system/
Building a forced air composting system - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/MK9Z/GQYGKZLR/FJGMK9ZGQYGKZLR.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/MK9Z/GQYGKZLR/FJGMK9ZGQYGKZLR.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJG/MK9Z/GQYGKZLR/FJGMK9ZGQYGKZLR.SMALL.jpg vespaskank These build instructions assume you already have a static compost pile that you’re trying to renovate or already have an understanding of composting or understand how to build a static compost pile. There are a ton of very good resources on why aerating your compost is beneficial and they’re complet...
By: vespaskank

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 7 Aug 2011 04:23:07 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Dog-Waste-Compost-Bin/
Dog Waste Digester Bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/V803/GMIGG2B4/FO0V803GMIGG2B4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/V803/GMIGG2B4/FO0V803GMIGG2B4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO0/V803/GMIGG2B4/FO0V803GMIGG2B4.SMALL.jpg erich_870 Having a dog and little kids means there is a lot of dog poo to be picked up to keep the yard clean and the kids safe from illness and parasites. I decided to use an old HDPE barrel to build a dog waste digester.  I'll place the dog poo in the digester and add bacteria from time to time to break the...
By: erich_870

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 19 Apr 2011 07:12:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/What-to-do-with-eggshells/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ZBBE/GM9QKPRM/FCIZBBEGM9QKPRM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ZBBE/GM9QKPRM/FCIZBBEGM9QKPRM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FCI/ZBBE/GM9QKPRM/FCIZBBEGM9QKPRM.SMALL.jpg vishalapr Have you ever thought that there are a lot of uses of eggshells before throwing them away?I guess you didn't. What do you do with your empty egg shells? We always toss them into our food scrap recycling bin. In this instructable I will tell you 12 ways of using eggshells instead of throwing them a...
By: vishalapr

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 6 Apr 2011 16:53:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fruit-box-to-worm-box-conversion/
Fruit box to worm box conversion - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/RWPO/GCFWRISX/FVQRWPOGCFWRISX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/RWPO/GCFWRISX/FVQRWPOGCFWRISX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FVQ/RWPO/GCFWRISX/FVQRWPOGCFWRISX.SMALL.jpg pleabargain You may have seen those plastic stacking fruit boxes in the trash... I did and decided to give my composting (red wigglers) worms a new home... Nearly every bit of organic matter that has not gone into our bodies has ended up in our worm boxes.  materials and tools plastic stacking fruit bo...
By: pleabargain

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 4 Aug 2010 11:09:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Worm-Cafe-Compost-with-earthworms-right-in-your/
Worm Cafe - Compost with earthworms right in your garden - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/K243/G9NH0IQ0/F3GK243G9NH0IQ0.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/K243/G9NH0IQ0/F3GK243G9NH0IQ0.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3G/K243/G9NH0IQ0/F3GK243G9NH0IQ0.SMALL.jpg Beuna Earthworms are fantastic for gardens because they aerate the soil and their castings improve soil fertility, water holding ability, and drainage. I had seen this idea somewhere else but wanted to make some changes that would work better for my situation. I hope it helps someone else also. This...
By: Beuna

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 26 May 2010 03:12:54 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Terracotta-home-composter/
Terracotta home composter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/VJPC/G9628ELS/FJWVJPCG9628ELS.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/VJPC/G9628ELS/FJWVJPCG9628ELS.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJW/VJPC/G9628ELS/FJWVJPCG9628ELS.SMALL.jpg artworker Added after the comments: Thanks to http://www.dailydump.org/ and their presentations In our society most of the people are unconvinced about composting. Why would anyone want a big pile of rotting food in their yard or home? But composting is good for everybody.   Here in this instructable we will...
By: artworker

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 17 May 2010 12:31:14 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rolling-Compost-Tumbler-From-Trash/
Rolling Compost Tumbler From Trash - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/SBJH/G91Y91A5/FLCSBJHG91Y91A5.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/SBJH/G91Y91A5/FLCSBJHG91Y91A5.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLC/SBJH/G91Y91A5/FLCSBJHG91Y91A5.SMALL.jpg MadMan.inc I needed a compost tumbler and did not want to pay upto 100 dollars. For a plastic barrel! so i  found Some Hinges (from old cupboard) A Plastic Barrel (found on side of the road) A Rolling garden hose stand (had one rusting out in the yard) Some kind of Lock (replaced deadbolt on door used old one...
By: MadMan.inc

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 13 May 2010 18:32:55 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Its-a-Vermiculture-World/
It's a Vermiculture World - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/PULK/G7YG3HAW/FFEPULKG7YG3HAW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/PULK/G7YG3HAW/FFEPULKG7YG3HAW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FFE/PULK/G7YG3HAW/FFEPULKG7YG3HAW.SMALL.jpg vermiculture The main focus of this project is lots of...worms or "angels of the soil" as nicknamed by some ancient Chinese cultures.  Worms are a slimy but formidable force that can eat their way through organic matter and leave a trail of rich compost pellets. Vermicomposting is the practice of using worms to ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:20:30 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Multi-Layer-Vermiculture-Bin/
Multi-Layer Vermiculture Bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/EPL1/G7DY8651/FX4EPL1G7DY8651.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/EPL1/G7DY8651/FX4EPL1G7DY8651.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FX4/EPL1/G7DY8651/FX4EPL1G7DY8651.SMALL.jpg kmh182 The following is a step-by-step process in building and maintaining your own worm compost system. Getting Started Acquire all materials and create small workplace out of doors.   Materials List: Two plastic bins, one with lid. (You should assess how much compost you will generate on a monthly...
By: kmh182

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 12 Apr 2010 23:28:12 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-DIY-Wormery/
Simple DIY Wormery (IKEA Hack) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/EZV6/G43E4M06/FLPEZV6G43E4M06.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/EZV6/G43E4M06/FLPEZV6G43E4M06.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FLP/EZV6/G43E4M06/FLPEZV6G43E4M06.SMALL.jpg Benji101 I had to create a wormery for a lifestyle project unit that I took, as part of my degree. I didnt want to buy one because they are quite expensive for a student! This one costs around £15 if you already have the tools! My design is a Frankenstein version of various designs  that I have seen on the ...
By: Benji101

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 10 Jan 2010 13:38:29 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Composter-Tower/
Composter Tower - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/IXX2/G3TE0VKO/FAZIXX2G3TE0VKO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/IXX2/G3TE0VKO/FAZIXX2G3TE0VKO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAZ/IXX2/G3TE0VKO/FAZIXX2G3TE0VKO.SMALL.jpg macgeek Besides my tinkering in electronics and costume building, I also am a organic gardener and this instructable will be showing off a Compost tower, that  I built using parts from the Septer Garden Gourmet composters; www.scepterconsumer.com/l_g/ The problem I live on the first floor, and my g...
By: macgeek

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 1 Jan 2010 15:13:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Drain-Free-Home-Worm-Bin-Composting/
Drain-Free Home Worm Bin Composting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/O3WW/G0AMEST6/F2XO3WWG0AMEST6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/O3WW/G0AMEST6/F2XO3WWG0AMEST6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2X/O3WW/G0AMEST6/F2XO3WWG0AMEST6.SMALL.jpg wormfarmer This design uses a drain-free bin, ideal for indoor worm farming. Instead of having a drain, scraps are placed over a bed of organic soil. Night crawlers or earthworms keep this layer aerated and alive. Food scraps are first collected in a separate container and mixed with sawdust. This allows t...
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Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 4 Oct 2009 18:18:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Space-saving-kitchen-compost-bin/
Space-saving counter-top kitchen compost pail - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/PDNO/G02LSSEG/FWPPDNOG02LSSEG.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/PDNO/G02LSSEG/FWPPDNOG02LSSEG.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FWP/PDNO/G02LSSEG/FWPPDNOG02LSSEG.SMALL.jpg freeindividual An inexpensive and simple compost pail that can be wall mounted or sit on your counter-top. Intro I have a narrow galley kitchen where counter space is at a premium. I wanted a counter-top compost pail but couldn't find one small enough. I came up with the idea to use a simple metal mailbox - th...
By: freeindividual

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 28 Sep 2009 20:47:51 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Stackable-Worm-Condosbins/
Stackable Worm Condos/bins - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/J8R5/FYTCM9EO/FJEJ8R5FYTCM9EO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/J8R5/FYTCM9EO/FJEJ8R5FYTCM9EO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FJE/J8R5/FYTCM9EO/FJEJ8R5FYTCM9EO.SMALL.jpg darnocpdx "The worms crawl in, the worms crawl out...."Here I will show you how to build your own stackable worm bin. Why would you want to raise worms? Well lets us count the ways. 1) Reduce your waste. These little work horses (as if horses work as hard as these little guys do) eat just about anything:...
By: darnocpdx

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 21 Sep 2009 06:21:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Backyard-Compost-Tumbler-another-one/
Backyard Compost Tumbler (another one) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/ISG7/FYTD4W8U/FO1ISG7FYTD4W8U.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/ISG7/FYTD4W8U/FO1ISG7FYTD4W8U.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FO1/ISG7/FYTD4W8U/FO1ISG7FYTD4W8U.SMALL.jpg digitalmonkeyman Hi everyone, for my first Instructable (go easy on me please), I got a lot of inspiration from other Instructables, and made my own Compost Tumbler. The total cost for my tumbler was about $50, because I had a lot of this stuff laying around. If you had to buy everything, it might get up to about...
By: digitalmonkeyman

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 9 Sep 2009 07:01:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Compost-Tumbler-2/
Compost Tumbler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/90A4/FYTCLPDD/F8I90A4FYTCLPDD.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/90A4/FYTCLPDD/F8I90A4FYTCLPDD.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F8I/90A4/FYTCLPDD/F8I90A4FYTCLPDD.SMALL.jpg runnoutt This is another easy project. It will provide great nutrients for our garden and less waste in our garbage... Tools - Parts Parts came to be around $40. That's $10 for the barrel.. Connecting - Cutting I cut the wood 5' long and 4' high. Perfect Fit So the reason I made it so tall and wide ...
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Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 8 Sep 2009 00:01:34 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Sustainable-Slug-Beer/
Wet compost using yeast or lactic fermentation (was Sustainable Slug Beer) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/UBJL/FXA2ZA73/FTKUBJLFXA2ZA73.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/UBJL/FXA2ZA73/FTKUBJLFXA2ZA73.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FTK/UBJL/FXA2ZA73/FTKUBJLFXA2ZA73.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This project has forked in several directions. I am currently fermenting dandylions (with a lactic fermentation) to produce gas bubbles to circulate water to plants. (This is called the biofueled pump)  When the fermentation is over, the fermented leaves and stems are then squished to try to get the...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 19 Jul 2009 19:44:36 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/big-composter-for-about-50/
BIG composter for about $50 - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/0VPD/FX557KPB/FPP0VPDFX557KPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/0VPD/FX557KPB/FPP0VPDFX557KPB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FPP/0VPD/FX557KPB/FPP0VPDFX557KPB.SMALL.jpg smrider 8 ft by 8 ft composter supplies.............. (if you live in the usa every thing can be found at manards or lows) four 4ft long. 7/16 steel rods 25 landscaping timbers each 8ft long four 8 inch tall putting things together.... drill 7/16 holes stright in all the ends slide the steal rod...
By: smrider

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:19:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Rolling-Compost-Drum/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/AXHC/FX557HGW/F84AXHCFX557HGW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/AXHC/FX557HGW/F84AXHCFX557HGW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F84/AXHC/FX557HGW/F84AXHCFX557HGW.SMALL.jpg pxbaroni Hello all, Pix of my roller compost bin should be self explanatory. I can not take credit for any ingenuity. I simply took ideas from the bins I liked and compiled them into this one. My thoughts about the large hole on the bottom or end side as being superior are due to easy compost removal. htt...
By: pxbaroni

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 16 Jul 2009 18:37:18 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Quick-made-hand-cranked-compost-shredder/
Quick made hand cranked compost shredder - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/E8KT/FVTVXN3J/FAFE8KTFVTVXN3J.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/E8KT/FVTVXN3J/FAFE8KTFVTVXN3J.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FAF/E8KT/FVTVXN3J/FAFE8KTFVTVXN3J.SMALL.jpg bahi If you make you own compost, you can see grass mowings and soft young weeds, rot quickly. But small branches and woody prunings decay very slowly. They need to be shreded to be correctly composted.If the woody prunings are a small fraction of your compost maybe it is not necesary to buy a expensive...
By: bahi

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 23:16:46 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Simple-Compost-Enclosure-cheap-fast-n-easy/
Simple Compost Enclosure (cheap, fast, n easy) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/JWQT/FWYHTC4A/F3NJWQTFWYHTC4A.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/JWQT/FWYHTC4A/F3NJWQTFWYHTC4A.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F3N/JWQT/FWYHTC4A/F3NJWQTFWYHTC4A.SMALL.jpg Aaronicus There are literally thousands of ways to make compost enclosures. Just search Instructables here, if you don't believe me. This one was made in about an hour, requires minimal tools, and is very, very cheap. It gets the job done without wasting time looking pretty. A Wordy Introduction to Compo...
By: Aaronicus

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 15 Jul 2009 05:05:02 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-Compost-Tea/
Making Compost Tea - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/QYK3/FX23W8SE/F1CQYK3FX23W8SE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/QYK3/FX23W8SE/F1CQYK3FX23W8SE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F1C/QYK3/FX23W8SE/F1CQYK3FX23W8SE.SMALL.jpg realety Compost tea is a liquid solution or suspension made by steeping compost in water. It is used as both a fertilizer and in attempts to prevent plant diseases. Compost tea is made by steeping compost in water for a variable period (24-48 hours), then applying the liquid undiluted as a spray to plant pa...
By: realety

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 14 Jul 2009 16:14:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Worm-Condo-Composter/
Worm Condo Composter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/ZV56/FWX11HS6/FYDZV56FWX11HS6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/ZV56/FWX11HS6/FYDZV56FWX11HS6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FYD/ZV56/FWX11HS6/FYDZV56FWX11HS6.SMALL.jpg marmandec Since worms will naturally migrate towards food and I'm not a fan of cleaning out my worm bin, I looked at some commercially available composters and decided I could make one. As the worms eat the food in the bottom bin and move up to the next one, you're left with super compost without the tangled ...
By: marmandec

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 9 Jul 2009 14:20:03 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Hints-for-a-health-compost/
Hints for a Good Compost - More DIY How To Projects]]> /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE2.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SQUARE.gif /static/defaultIMG/default.SMALL.gif Masterdude Compost is very good for plants. Unfortunately it doesn' t always work like it should. Here I have written some hints for making a good, healthy compost. What to add (And what not to add) For your compost pile to properly decompose into a proper compost it needs to contain the proper ingredient...
By: Masterdude

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 1 Jul 2009 07:48:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fireplace-compost-bin/
Fireplace compost bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/V4C6/FWBNM65Z/F2HV4C6FWBNM65Z.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/V4C6/FWBNM65Z/F2HV4C6FWBNM65Z.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2H/V4C6/FWBNM65Z/F2HV4C6FWBNM65Z.SMALL.jpg cbennett811 Compost bin made from the front of a fireplace I found in the neighbors trash and a free wooden skid. Tools and supplies Tools needed: Drill, pilot bit, phillips head bit, hammer, angle grinder with cut-off blade, tape measure, and a circular saw. Supplies: Screws (I used 3" deck screws i had ...
By: cbennett811

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 26 Jun 2009 03:46:56 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Early-Bird-catches-the-Worm-Harvester/
Early Bird catches the Worm Harvester - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/2U3J/FVW1Z8HO/FA22U3JFVW1Z8HO.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/2U3J/FVW1Z8HO/FA22U3JFVW1Z8HO.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FA2/2U3J/FVW1Z8HO/FA22U3JFVW1Z8HO.SMALL.jpg Ginger112375 I am a vermicomposter & like they say "need spurs invention" they are correct. I was pregnant at the time I created this UPCYCLED project when I could not bend over for long periods of time to harvest my castings. I was in my basement standing there WISHING I had something else to help me get throug...
By: Ginger112375

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2009 19:20:49 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Make-a-Compost-Bin-From-a-Wheelie-Bin/
Make a Compost Bin From a Wheelie Bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/I17Z/FVO9JTWA/FIDI17ZFVO9JTWA.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/I17Z/FVO9JTWA/FIDI17ZFVO9JTWA.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FID/I17Z/FVO9JTWA/FIDI17ZFVO9JTWA.SMALL.jpg yetihair Our council runs a green waste collection, for which they provide each household with a green recycling bin. This bin is for garden waste, you cannot put any other compostable waste in it.Also when this garden waste is taken away, and your cospostable food waste has gone to landfill, none of the nut...
By: yetihair

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 8 Jun 2009 15:03:58 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/The-Worm-A-Rater/
The Worm-A-Rater - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/VS35/FVHQCWIX/F2BVS35FVHQCWIX.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/VS35/FVHQCWIX/F2BVS35FVHQCWIX.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F2B/VS35/FVHQCWIX/F2BVS35FVHQCWIX.SMALL.jpg coopdaddi Having a vegetarian wife means we produce a whole lot of bio-waste. We decided to try our hand at organic gardening and that led me to vermi-posting (using worms to produce compost ). I started out with just a simple plastic box but soon found that we were producing more than the box would hold and ...
By: coopdaddi

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 4 Jun 2009 20:07:39 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/compost-tumbler-1/
compost tumbler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/LE2O/FUVSGA50/FH4LE2OFUVSGA50.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/LE2O/FUVSGA50/FH4LE2OFUVSGA50.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FH4/LE2O/FUVSGA50/FH4LE2OFUVSGA50.SMALL.jpg kingcusson this compost tumbler is portable it is also my first instructable get a barrel find a barrel with a lid you can get one at freecycle.org get tools a materials Materials- barrel- plywood about the size of the barrel- 3 sets of skateboard wheels- 2 L brackets- a handle- 2 small blocks of wood bi...
By: kingcusson

Continue Reading »]]> Fri, 22 May 2009 14:27:28 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Tumbling-portable-composter/
Tumbling portable composter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/8S03/FU6M04E7/FOK8S03FU6M04E7.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/8S03/FU6M04E7/FOK8S03FU6M04E7.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/8S03/FU6M04E7/FOK8S03FU6M04E7.SMALL.jpg mskittylitter I wanted to make a tumbling composter that was portable and super easy to make. Using sawhorses and ubolts allows me to move it anywhere. Took us about a hour to make and cost about $50 bucks! Items needed One 55 gallon food grade barrel, 2 sawhorses, 2 ubolts, hinges, door latches. metal or wo...
By: mskittylitter

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 4 May 2009 23:39:26 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Vertical-2-stage-composter-and-technique-for-compo/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/AVVY/FTK8AH0S/FP6AVVYFTK8AH0S.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/AVVY/FTK8AH0S/FP6AVVYFTK8AH0S.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FP6/AVVY/FTK8AH0S/FP6AVVYFTK8AH0S.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician This shows my vertical 2 stage compost bin. Perhaps it is a new design. Anyway, it has 2 main advantages over the 2 stage side by side compost bins. 1 The fresh compost is high up so gets more heat from the sun to rot faster. 2 When you move material from the top bin to the bottom, there is no...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 21 Apr 2009 01:30:42 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Big-Dog-Poop-Composter/
Big Dog Poop Composter (made from salvaged materials) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/4A6T/FT7PU82P/F4R4A6TFT7PU82P.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/4A6T/FT7PU82P/F4R4A6TFT7PU82P.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F4R/4A6T/FT7PU82P/F4R4A6TFT7PU82P.SMALL.jpg conky With garbage dumps becoming full it has become very important to find an alternative to simply tossing your pet's waste into the trash. I have always liked the idea of composting my pet's waste, but didn't want to add it to my garden compost. That is why I decided to build a separate composter speci...
By: conky

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 7 Apr 2009 23:30:19 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/CompostTumbler/
Yet Another Compost Tumbler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/830Q/FT7PJTLM/F5B830QFT7PJTLM.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/830Q/FT7PJTLM/F5B830QFT7PJTLM.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/F5B/830Q/FT7PJTLM/F5B830QFT7PJTLM.SMALL.jpg TimAnderson A compost tumbler is the stomach of the compost digestion system. It aerates and mixes the compost so the the bacteria reach the new stuff quickly. This one is a barrel that pivots on a horizontal axle. Every time you throw in new compost, turn the thing over.I built one because the rich food wast...
By: TimAnderson

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 6 Apr 2009 22:51:11 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Making-a-compost-box/
Making a compost box - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/1911/FSSIHMRH/FSG1911FSSIHMRH.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/1911/FSSIHMRH/FSG1911FSSIHMRH.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSG/1911/FSSIHMRH/FSG1911FSSIHMRH.SMALL.jpg tomsaccount Making a compost box is very simple, requires little materials, and is great for the environment. Making the box The box should be 2-4-8. Keep in mind that your box has no top. You can make your box out of one 4-8 piece of wood, two 2-4 pieces of wood, and two 2-8 pieces of wood.NOTE: you can mak...
By: tomsaccount

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:49:32 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Drum-Garbage-Can-Composter/
Drum Garbage Can Composter - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/M4KU/FR0ZHDAV/FQJM4KUFR0ZHDAV.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/M4KU/FR0ZHDAV/FQJM4KUFR0ZHDAV.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FQJ/M4KU/FR0ZHDAV/FQJM4KUFR0ZHDAV.SMALL.jpg jraufman I wanted to try making one of the many DIY drum composters posted on the site but was having a hard time finding a food-grade 55 gallon industrial barrel here in Brooklyn, so I substituted a relatively cheap garbage can. Assemble materials You're going to need a couple of 2x4's, lots of wood scre...
By: jraufman

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 12 Feb 2009 22:41:23 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Caring-for-Your-Worm-Bin/
Caring for Your Worm Bin - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/LP2D/FQ6E5N6B/FZSLP2DFQ6E5N6B.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/LP2D/FQ6E5N6B/FZSLP2DFQ6E5N6B.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZS/LP2D/FQ6E5N6B/FZSLP2DFQ6E5N6B.SMALL.jpg discontinuuity This intructable should give you a general idea of how to maintain your vermicomposting system, aka worm bin. I will go over how to balance food, bedding, water, and air in the bin, as well as how to separate out the worms and finished worm manure from the intact garbage.This information is meant t...
By: discontinuuity

Continue Reading »]]> Thu, 22 Jan 2009 22:12:09 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Fast-Composting/
Fast Composting! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/49R1/FQ6EBCET/FOK49R1FQ6EBCET.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/49R1/FQ6EBCET/FOK49R1FQ6EBCET.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOK/49R1/FQ6EBCET/FOK49R1FQ6EBCET.SMALL.jpg GEEK1 make compost in a few weeks and is very cheap.Please leave a comment!(first instructable) materials! red worms half to one poundorganic materialwarm placecompost bin(can be homemade) Construction Put your red worms in the bin and put organic materials inside.Keep the bin in a warm spot but not...
By: GEEK1

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:16:50 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Compost_tumbler_on_a_stand/
Compost tumbler on a stand - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/83TU/FPWWWPUE/FOQ83TUFPWWWPUE.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/83TU/FPWWWPUE/FOQ83TUFPWWWPUE.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FOQ/83TU/FPWWWPUE/FOQ83TUFPWWWPUE.SMALL.jpg dbinvt Create an effective and sturdy compost tumbler in 1 - 2 hours, with little out of pocket cost. These tumblers were built using materials I had lying around the house, and from items obtained through Freecycle. The only out of pocket expense was for the conduit/pipe brackets (less than $5 for the t...
By: dbinvt

Continue Reading »]]> Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:46:00 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Wormery-Worm-Composter/
Wormery (Worm Composter) - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/H3K7/FPWWYPT6/FSVH3K7FPWWYPT6.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/H3K7/FPWWYPT6/FSVH3K7FPWWYPT6.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSV/H3K7/FPWWYPT6/FSVH3K7FPWWYPT6.SMALL.jpg pudtiny I didn't want to pay loads for a wormery so built my own from storage containers from the ASDA and basic DIY bits from B and Q. It takes a couple of hours and some basic DIY skills. What you Need Parts need to build: 3 x Plastic Storage Boxes 1 x Plastic Storage Box Lid 1 x Waterbutt Tap 2 x Spac...
By: pudtiny

Continue Reading »]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2009 17:24:38 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/2-storey-compost-bin/
2 storey compost bin! - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/5HTZ/FP8NMGPB/FY35HTZFP8NMGPB.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/5HTZ/FP8NMGPB/FY35HTZFP8NMGPB.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FY3/5HTZ/FP8NMGPB/FY35HTZFP8NMGPB.SMALL.jpg gaiatechnician I bought a compost bin but I found it too small for my garden. Also it took quite a long time to break down the material completely. Making it into a 2 stage compost bin with the bottom stage below the top has greatly improved it and greatly improved my compost making too! The problem! Its too ...
By: gaiatechnician

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 5 Jan 2009 01:36:41 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/SoilMaster-18000-prototype/ http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/OIJX/FM2KBDS4/FHAOIJXFM2KBDS4.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/OIJX/FM2KBDS4/FHAOIJXFM2KBDS4.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FHA/OIJX/FM2KBDS4/FHAOIJXFM2KBDS4.SMALL.jpg jellysix I've been wanting to build myself a composter for quite a while now. A few months ago some family of friends gave me a bunch of these 15 gallon plastic jugs, so I set about a plan to put them to use. Due to the limited volume (I certainly would have preferred 55 gallon drums), I decided it would b...
By: jellysix

Continue Reading »]]> Mon, 13 Oct 2008 07:12:27 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Composting-or-the-Search-for-the-Black-Gold/
Composting - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/FEH8/FM2CT5DW/FZLFEH8FM2CT5DW.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/FEH8/FM2CT5DW/FZLFEH8FM2CT5DW.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FZL/FEH8/FM2CT5DW/FZLFEH8FM2CT5DW.SMALL.jpg recon506 The complete idiot's guide to low-cost, low-maintenance, and high-reward composting. What you DON"T need Well, I personally think that -ibles with a first step called "What you need" are a cliche (much like Altoids tins. [A delicious cliche at that] ).So, I'm going against the flow, not letting t...
By: recon506

Continue Reading »]]> Sun, 12 Oct 2008 16:58:47 UTC http://www.instructables.com/id/Compost_Tumbler_1/
Compost Tumbler - More DIY How To Projects]]> http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/73KW/FLROLP67/FSL73KWFLROLP67.SQUARE2.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/73KW/FLROLP67/FSL73KWFLROLP67.SQUARE.jpg http://img.instructables.com/files/deriv/FSL/73KW/FLROLP67/FSL73KWFLROLP67.SMALL.jpg andrewtmeyer This is my first attempt at an instructable and my first attempt at making a compost tumbler. The research I've done on different compost bins leads me to believe this style works best. 55 gal. barrels / drums This seems to be the toughest step for DIY'ers trying to make a compost tumbler. Wh...
By: andrewtmeyer

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