I recently installed a low-flow toilet in my first home, and honestly, it's been pretty hassle-free. I considered composting toilets initially, but after visiting a friend's cabin and seeing the detailed instructions taped to the wall... decided simpler was better for now. Maybe someday though!
Low-flow's definitely the easier route for most folks—good call. Composting toilets can be great, but honestly, I've seen plenty of setups where people underestimated the maintenance involved... and let's just say it wasn't pretty. Maybe someday, but ease into it slowly.
Haha, totally agree with you there. A few years back, my cousin got super excited about composting toilets after watching some eco-documentary. He dove headfirst into installing one at his cabin, convinced it was gonna be a breeze. Well... let's just say the reality didn't quite match the YouTube tutorials he watched. Maintenance turned out to be way more hands-on (literally!) than he bargained for, and family visits got pretty awkward for a while.
Low-flow toilets, on the other hand, have been a lifesaver at our place. We swapped ours out last summer—honestly, I was skeptical at first, thinking we'd have to flush three times or something—but they've been surprisingly efficient. Our water bill dropped noticeably too, which my wallet definitely appreciates.
Maybe someday I'll brave the composting route, but for now, I'm sticking with low-flow and leaving the compost adventures to my cousin.
Have you considered dual-flush toilets instead? I've installed quite a few of them, and they strike a nice balance between water savings and ease of use. Composting toilets can be great in the right setting, but like your cousin found out, they're definitely not for everyone. Dual-flush models give you control over water usage without the extra maintenance hassle—might be worth looking into if you're still exploring eco-friendly options.
