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and 2 others  So you want to build an outhouse? Well, here's how
to do it.  Edit Steps    1. 1     Dig a hole. Make sure that
it's at least 200 ft from all water supplies and steams, lakes,
etc.   2. 2     Build a floor. Put planks over the hole so you
have something to stand on.   3. 3     Build the sides. Use 2 x
4 lumber and cover it with plywood panels to make a fast, easy
structure.   4. 4     Build the roof. Put plywood on top, and
cover it with roll roofing. If the slope is over 2 in 12, you
can use asphalt shingles. If it's over 4 in 12, you can use
metal panels over some 2 x 4s.   5. 5     Decide if you want a
sit or squat outhouse. If you want to sit, build a seat out of
wood or get a commercial seat and just cut a hole in the wood.
If you want to build a seat, you can make one out of 2 x 4
lumber and plywood.   6. 6     If you want a squatty, just cut a
hole in the floor. To use, see How to Use a Squat Toilet.     •
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