The basic design and purpose of an outhouse, however, has ... Apr. 6—This story was originally published in March 2021. There was a time when all it took to construct an outdoor privy in Maine ...

Some people who choose to build outhouses may have wells or water delivery but have difficulty putting in septic systems, which can run more than $10,000. Another option is a composting toilet.

Outhouses can be about more than just … you know. “I thought it would be fun to build an outhouse that was almost a piece of sculpture,” said John Sylvestre, a remodeler who is renovating ...

• How to build an outhouse; and • How to survive falling though the ice. Perhaps the most exciting involves how to land a plane in Bush Alaska.

An Outhouse For The Sea Green builder Adam Katzman wanted to experiment with building a "constructed wetland" to process sewage. Then he wanted to make the whole thing float. His paddle-boat ...

Apr. 6—This story was originally published in March 2021. There was a time when all it took to construct an outdoor privy in Maine was a shovel, some wood and a bit of sweat. Not anymore. Modern ...

New book on homesteading features hints and tips on how to survive life in the 49th state without power or water that flows through pipes.