Septic systems, which allow landowners to build homes without sewer connections, are a crucial feat of engineering for more remote communities in the Lowcountry. They can also backfire. Septic tanks ...

What’s the problem with septic tanks? The short answer is that, in most soil conditions, there is no problem for properly designed, installed and maintained septic systems. The EPA determined in 1999 ...

A good septic system is a miracle of human ingenuity, invisibly processing and purifying household wastewater and returning it to the earth. It’s an efficient, economical solution for households in ...

TUSCUMBIA — Colbert County Commission Chairman Roger Creekmore wants more time to review a request to allow the county to install septic systems when the last 15 storm shelters are constructed.

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 ...

Learn homesteader septic system basics needed to maintain your property’s waste processor. Adapted from The Septic System Owner’s Manual. David Hayward came home one summer day to find brown, swampy ...

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 ...

Compare plans tailored to your home & budget. Maybe the most dreaded of home system breakdowns is the septic system. A malfunction can, at best, prevent your toilets from flushing — at the very worst, ...

Most homeowners have a handful of DIY projects they know how to do and feel confident tackling on their own. However, even when saving money is the goal, there are some projects that simply aren't ...