When we first went off-the-grid, we were in a tent on a hillside. That meant no loo. Fortunately camping has become somewhat sophisticated, and temporary toilets can be found at places like Campers World. Fortunately, again, Colorado is sufficiently open-minded to allow out-houses. I was amazed to find out that they are banned in Utah.The actual structure had to be built, which is quite a bit of work - first a massively deep hole that allows for drainage. Then the structure itself, which was made from recycled barn wood and a simple corrugated iron shed-roof.
The front area was built up with dirt and we made steps with large flat rocks found on the property.
A wonderful young girl came to stay with us from Spain....... so she spent the next 3 weeks helping me.
The next step was to start putting up the decoration on the inside walls. Stones, shells, jewels, broken plates, small tiles - a big hodge-podge. Versabond is the adhesive I used. Found at any hardware store. Very inexpensive and super-strong.
We both worked on these walls because that's a lot of work!
There was no planning of what mosaic piece to put where. Just sticking pieces in as we went along. This project is for total beginners and this proves it. Neither of us are mosaic artists.
Then the back wall section and seat area were done - the seat really needs to be solid gold....
Finally the floor was mosaicked with small tiles from scraps.... the motto is: never spend a penny when you find mosaic pieces for a project like this.
If you are going to be a Hill-Billy and live Off-The-Grid, you may as well be an Upper Class Hill-Billy!
Original article and pictures take http://www.hometalk.com/11010532/the-throne-a-hill-billies-diy-outhouse-with-a-little-sparkle site
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