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What Is a Septic Tank? It’s a simple question with a pretty simple answer, but many homeowners and renters probably aren’t even really aware of it. We don’t normally give much thought to septic tanks, which is how things should be. If you’re thinking about it, that’s probably because there’s a problem – and septic tanks are not something you…

How Does a Septic Tank Work? In my last post I gave a pretty basic rundown of what a septic tank is, but didn’t go too far into how exactly they work. For all of you who are a little curious about where all the stuff you flush or wash down the drain ends up, this one is for you!…

How Often Should You Have Your Septic Tank Checked? As you already might know from reading my post on how a septic tank works – or if you’ve experienced a septic back-up nightmare already – a septic system needs ongoing attention to ensure you never get that sludgy, disgusting flood. But how much attention is enough attention? Septic Tank Checkups…

Why the Grass Is Greener in Some Parts of Your Yard I talked about this just a little bit in one of my last posts about how septic tanks work. This is a “side effect” of modern plumbing that you might not even notice, but could be happening right now in your yard! Or, if you’re devoted to maintaining the…