Composting is a great at-home project. Learn what materials you should compost, how to start a compost, and get a free printable compost list.

This compost bin features a twisting lid to make it harder for pets and pests to get in, along with an adjustable body to regulate airflow and metal grounding pegs to ensure it stays in one place.

Let’s take it a step further and make a compost bin for our gardens. We made one for under $40, along with some free supplies.

Interested in composting at home? Learn how start to composting with or without a yard using our step-by-step "Composting 101" guide.

While you’re thinking about where to compost and how your scraps will move through your system, you’ll also want to think about what you’ll actually compost in.

You’ll also need a compost bin, which you can purchase or build on your own. There are several different composters you can buy to meet your needs.

You could make a static compost bin, but a compost tumbler is better if you don't want another chore.

A wood pallet compost bin is the one of the simplest and least expensive designs to build. You can often find old pallets at home centers or manufacturing facilities.