Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

Not all toilet paper is septic-safe. Learn about the types that can cause clogs and water backups, and discover alternatives ...

Brionna is a writer specializing in home improvement, construction, and real estate topics. She leverages her background as a civil engineer and interior decorator as well as her love for ...

The results are good for a new septic tank filter system being tested in Gulf Park Estates. Jackson County Supervisor John McKay told WLOX News the Earthtek Enviro-filters meet state requirements in ...

Millions of Canadians rely on septic systems to deal with household wastewater, but few homeowners understand how they work. This leads to two problems: mistakes made in managing a septic system, and ...

A hatch to a septic system spreading underground hides under a blanket of snow. (Photo: Donna Kallner) One day last summer when I was working the U.S. Census, I visited a cluster of homes on a narrow ...