Want to learn how to make compost for your garden? Not only does compost help your plants grow stronger and healthier, but it's also the perfect way to reduce waste and do your part for the ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Andrew Blok covered home energy, with a focus on solar, and navigated the changing energy landscape to help people make smart energy decisions. He's a graduate of the Knight Center for Environmental ...

Have you gotten into gardening recently and want to learn how to make your own compost? Compost is a great resource for home gardens because it puts minerals back in the soil for peak production of ...

Q. How do I start and maintain a compost pile/bin? Is there a certain type of composter you recommend? I love composting because it’s a way you can take something that would normally be waste and turn ...

Composting puts Mother Nature on a fast track by quickening the natural process of decomposition. Microscopic organisms break down yard and kitchen waste, and manure, into a rich organic fertilizer ...

Whole or carved pumpkins make excellent compost, but not all pumpkins should be composted. Andreas Häuslbetz / Getty Images Every year, about 1.3 billion pumpkins are thrown in the trash in the United ...

Pallets can be particularly frustrating household waste. If you've ever had a large appliance like a fridge or hot tub delivered on pallets, you'll know that it can be tricky to get rid of them, and ...

Most gardeners do some composting. Some folks compost anything that once was part of a living plant, often mixing it with barnyard waste; they turn and aerate their piles and make terrific compost in ...

This story first appeared on Food52, an online community that gives you everything you need for a happier kitchen and home – that means tested recipes, a shop full of beautiful products, a cooking ...