There is enough to worry about nowadays without thinking about the water coming out of your tap. The residents of Satellite Beach and many other places throughout the country can testify to how that ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Many people were raised in homes that utilized a conventional septic system. A conventional or standard system is one that uses rock and perforated pipe, leaching chambers or multi-pipe systems and is ...

Buyers who have never lived before in a home with a septic system don't realize how costly they can be to repair. Q. We purchased a home in a rural area and had the property inspected before the sale ...

Aerobic septic systems not only require maintenance but also may require a change in the owner's everyday routine use. Owners have asked for a basic list describing what routine practices should be ...

Heavy rainfall and flooding can lead to problems with septic tank backups, meaning sewage can flow back into homes. Officials with the Cape Girardeau County Health Center say there are some things ...

An unexpected and unwelcomed hassle for many homeowners during the pandemic have been septic system issues. "We have worked non-stop, our team hasn't had any breaks since the pandemic started," said ...

Q. We have an aerobic septic system, and we've had trouble with roots growing into it. There were three yaupon hollies about 5 feet from it, and I had them removed. I also have two mountain laurels on ...

Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial problem that for many homeowners can kind of stink, in more ways than one. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed planning, ...