Do you know how to maintain your septic system? With septic tank repairs and replacement starting in the $1,000s, understanding septic tank basics is essential to keep your septic system in the best possible condition. Fortunately, caring for a septic tank is easy if you follow a few simple tips.
If you’re like many of us, you may find the septic system a bit of a mystery. You probably have a vague understanding of how it works, and maybe you know that it involves a drain field and a tank, with the knowledge that it should be cleaned out every
Just like a roof, the paint outside of a house, carpeting, and many other aspects of a home, plumbing must be maintained and it will eventually need to be replaced; it doesn’t last forever. As a homeowner, you’ll not only need to take care of your indoor plumbing, you’ll need
Modern-day plumbing is arguably one of the greatest inventions of mankind, next to the Internet and the smartphone. It’s also something that we don’t think much about until we see dirty water backing up in our kitchen or bathroom sink, or our bathtub. If you have water backing up in
Large, mature trees can transform a yard, providing shade, beauty, and enhancing curb appeal. But while they make neighborhoods look splendid, tree roots causing plumbing problems can quickly turn that beauty into a costly nightmare. To thrive, trees must find water. A tree’s root system naturally seeks out moisture, which
A clogged toilet. A leaky faucet. A water heater that suddenly stops providing hot water. If you’re a tenant, one of the first questions you’ll ask is: “Do I have to pay for this, or is my landlord responsible?” Plumbing responsibilities in rental properties can often be unclear. Unlike homeowners,
Are you concerned that you may have a leaking pipe under your foundation? If there is a water leak, it’s either coming from a water or sewer line. While repairing the damaged line isn’t too difficult, locating the leak and gaining access to it is another story. Once the leak
As a homeowner, you’re probably aware of how important it is to maintain your home. You check your air conditioning system, clean your gutters, and winterize your heating system. But what about maintaining your main sewer line? Your sewer system is vital for keeping your home running. If you develop
The sewer lines in your home transport wastewater to the underground main sewer lines. Beyond that, most homeowners don’t think much about the sewer lines until they have a clogged pipe. Sewer line clogs can lead to raw sewage backing up and overflowing from the drains, resulting in significant damage
If you’re like most people, you’ve probably flushed an item or two down the toilet that wasn’t meant to be flushed. From cotton balls and paper towels to facial tissue, cat litter, household cleaners, and expired prescription medications, we have to remember that if it’s not toilet paper or human