A while ago, I was all crazy for the NatureMill Indoor Composter. Make no bones about it, I’m still enthralled by this gadget, even though the company didn’t take my obvious public begging hinting to heart and send me a demo unit. Don’t they know who I am? No? Well, OK, then. So as much as I do think the NatureMill Indoor Composter is a good idea, some may point out that there are three things about this composter that might turn people off: [click to continue…]
A while ago, we featured a rather mammoth composting drum for the exceptionally enthusiastic gardener. But what if you don’t have the room for such a beast? What if you don’t even have a backyard? Perhaps an indoor composter is in order?
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Ok, before I get into it, you know I need to comment about this picture of The Overall Twins showing off this composter. The thing is, there’s so much there I’m overwhelmed. So many things to say – but which is the most clever? The most snarky? The most HomeFixatedable?
I’d like to propose HomeFixated’s first caption contest, because I have a feeling someone out there can do this better than I can. So, please, comment with your best caption and we’ll figure out a prize for you (the prize might just be glory … just so you know).
Now … with that business out of the way – let’s talk Bio-Drum!
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It’s nice to know that more and more cities are getting on board with green bin programs (it might be called something different in your town – “community compost”, “green cart”, “wet recyclables” and “organic waste” collection or pick-up are a few terms floating out there. If you’re in the United States, the EPA’s website can show you what’s available in your city.). If you’re not down with the g-flow, I’ll give you a primer: Basically, just like garbage day, the city comes by and collects a special bin (or in some cases – a clear or clear green bag) that is filled with just organic waste – like scraps from the kitchen (vegetable peels, eggshells, old leftovers), garden waste (grass clippings, weeds) and soiled paper products (used napkins, cheese-crusted pizza boxes). Instead of going to the landfill with the rest of the garbage, the city mulches it into compost to make fertilizer. Nice, huh?
But, as usual, there’s a downside. Green bins and bags can fill up somewhat quickly and ooooooheeeee, they can STINK – especially in the summer months. Depending on the style of home you have, you might keep this bin outside (preferred), in your garage (if you must) or the mini version is somewhere inside your house (ugh). Regardless, keeping it as clean and stench-free as possible is something everyone’s gag reflex is aiming for. Here are some tips to reduce the odor:
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