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 ...

Unfortunately, there is no definitive timetable for cleaning and pumping a septic tank. Many professionals who do this work will tell you it should be done every three years, but there are septic ...

Today I have a rather unappealing but very important subject for rural homeowners. The most common domestic wastewater treatment system used in rural areas is the septic tank-soil absorption system.

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...