In our ongoing effort to be more “green” and teach our kids about sustainability, we decided we needed a compost bin. Being a self-admitted over-builder, I knew this would not be small and basic.
After researching several kinds of bins we decided on a variation of the New Zealand bin.
I used 1×6 cedar fence boards. They are relatively inexpensive and cedar is resistant to rot and bugs. Step number one is to cut all the pieces.
This bin has two compartments. The idea is after several weeks, the compost can be rotated to the second allowing it to more quickly finish the process. The gaps in the walls allow oxygen to get in. 
The hinges lids make it easy to put stuff in. It’s difficult to tell, but the slats on the front of each box slide up and out giving me easy access for rotating or removing the compost.
I can’t wait to actually use some of this compost in our garden.
by Trevor
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