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How Often Are You Supposed to Drain Your Septic Tank?

Your septic tank needs to be pumped to prevent leaks and backup over time, but how often is enough, and how much is too much?

5 Secrets Your Contractor Doesn’t Want You to Know

You think of your general contractor as an ally and partner — but he’s a primarily a businessman who may not reveal all his secrets.

An Easy Way to Calculate How Much Crushed Stone You Need for a DIY Job

How much crushed stone do you need to tackle that DIY project? Use this sure-fire formula to figure out the quantity needed, removing the guess work.

28 Common Decision-Making Mistakes to Avoid

We make decisions every day. The only way to avoid the land mines is to know where they’re located. Here are 28 decision-making mistakes to avoid.

What to Look for in a Contractor's Contract

10 basic ingredients for a contract will help pave the way to remodel happiness

How Often Are Septic Tanks Emptied, and Where Do the Contents Go?

Discussing what goes on in the bathroom is considered taboo in many social circles, but you should be having frank discussions about your waste if you own a septic tank. What's the protocol for dealing with fecal matter?

How Do I Know If I Can Trust a Contractor?

The key part to any remodel? How to hire a contractor. HouseLogic helps you find a good contractor and ensure your working relationship is productive.

When Should You Have Your Septic System Serviced?

If you've never had your septic system fully serviced--we're not talking about just the regular emptying it needs--now's the time!

Clean It or Replace It: Why Septic Tank Pumping is Crucial

Proper septic tank maintenance will keep your system functioning correctly, avoiding a costly new installation.

Don't let your septic system freeze

Lack of snow cover and dropping temperatures can spell trouble for homeowners with septic systems.

3 Tips for Doing Laundry With a Septic System

A septic system has different needs than a sewer connection. Connecting your septic system to your washing machine is possible, but if done incorrectly, you can potential...

Replacing Septic Systems An Effective But Expensive Way To Cleaner Water

Home septic systems are usually out of sight, out of mind. You don’t think about them until they back up in your yard or toilet. But there can be...

Septic tanks: Three insurance questions answered

Coverage Q&A: A septic tank, by virtue of being part of the dwelling's plumbing system, is covered as a part of the dwelling.

Plumbing Tip: Signs of a Backed Up Sewer Line

Yikes! A backed up sewer line is one of the worst nightmares of homeowners. How do you know if your sewer line might be backing up, and it's not just a

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Skol: Frozen septic tanks point to a hotter planet

How can a frozen-up septic system be seen as a mark of a warming climate?