QDEAR BARRY: When we bought our home, the real estate listing showed the property as having a septic tank, rather than a sewer hookup. We didn't notice this, and our agent never recommended a septic ...

Key Takeaways Mountain terrain and rocky soils present significant challenges for septic installation and maintenance. Proper design and professional support are essential for reliable wastewater ...

For many people who live on a lake a sewer system is not available. They rely on Individual Sewage Treatment Systems, commonly called septic systems, to treat and disperse waste and recycle water. A ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Most homeowners have a handful of DIY projects they know how to do and feel confident tackling on their own. However, even when saving money is the goal, there are some projects that simply aren't ...

Water quality in Mill Creek and other tributaries to the Solomons harbor is diminishing, probably because of dense development and old septic systems, according to an annual report by the Chesapeake ...

When Floridians think about water pollution, many picture visible problems like red tide blooms, dead fish or closed beaches. But some of the most serious threats to Florida’s water quality are far ...

Nathan, Heath, and Mauro babyproof a home; Richard explains how septic systems work. Nathan Gilbert, Heath Eastman, and Mauro Henrique help a homeowner babyproof her house by testing for lead, testing ...