How to Build a Classroom Compost Bin | Ask This Old House

In this video, This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert and landscape contractor Jenn Nawada build a compost bin for an elementary school’s garden project. SUBSCRIBE to This Old House: http://bit.ly/SubscribeThisOldHouse. Landscape contractor Jenn Nawada and carpenter Nathan Gilbert head to a local school to help them with a composting project. After meeting with the children, Nathan and Jenn build a large compost bin from cedar, providing the children the opportunity to fill their garden with rich, nutritious soil. Difficulty: ⅖ Cost: Around $500, depending on the size Time: One Day Where to find it? Jenn and Nathan toured Hosmer Elementary School in Watertown, MA [https://ift.tt/TMO4CJg], one of the first net zero elementary schools in Massachusetts. To build the compost bin, Nathan used cedar lumber [https://thd.co/3C0DSPb] in a variety of dimensions, including 2x6” for the slats and the front posts, 4x4” for the back posts, and 1x6” for the center slats. To secure everything in place, Nathan used a combination of exterior-grade brad nails [https://thd.co/3L8eKIY] and stainless steel screws [https://thd.co/3R2NXQ8]. Looking for more step by step guidance on how to complete projects around the house? Join This Old House Insider to stream over 1,000 episodes commercial-free: https://bit.ly/2GPiYbH Materials: Cedar 2x6s, 4x4s, and 1x6s [https://thd.co/3C0DSPb] Exterior-grade plywood [https://thd.co/3LxdDTO] Piano hinge [https://thd.co/3C1rAGv] Exterior-grade brad nails [https://thd.co/3L8eKIY] Stainless steel screws [https://thd.co/3R2NXQ8] Tools: Tape measure [https://amzn.to/3f08Bms] Miter saw [https://amzn.to/3fbh1aS] Screwgun [https://amzn.to/3dBZXdE] Impact driver [https://amzn.to/3DOPUMX] Table saw or circular saw [https://amzn.to/3xIUMQ0] Finish nailer [https://amzn.to/3xFlGbd] Sander [https://amzn.to/3Uzky2L] Plus, download our FREE app for full-episode streaming to your connected TV, phone or tablet: https://ift.tt/EoLdl7e About Ask This Old House TV: From the makers of This Old House, America’s first and most trusted home improvement show, Ask This Old House answers the steady stream of home improvement questions asked by viewers across the United States. Covering topics from landscaping to electrical to HVAC and plumbing to painting and more. Ask This Old House features the experts from This Old House, including general contractor Tom Silva, plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey, landscape contractor Jenn Nawada, master carpenter Norm Abram, and host Kevin O’Connor. ASK This Old House helps you protect and preserve your greatest investment—your home. Follow This Old House: Facebook: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseFB Twitter: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseTwitter Pinterest: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHousePinterest Instagram: http://bit.ly/ThisOldHouseIG How to Build a Classroom Compost Bin | Ask This Old House https://www.youtube.com/user/thisoldhouse/