Understanding how excessive rainwater threatens your septic tank starts with understanding your septic system in general. Your septic system involves three basic units (the inlet pipe, the tank and the drain field) that each perform important tasks… Continue reading

Drain clogs are more than a source of frustration and inconvenience. A clogged drain can also be a warning sign of a more serious plumbing problem. In addition, it can put your home at risk for flooding… Continue reading

Some of the most important appliances in your home rely on efficient plumbing. In the kitchen, the dishwasher is one of those highly-prized appliances. When a dishwasher shows signs of dysfunction, a clog is a likely culprit.… Continue reading

We’ve all heard the saying “out of sight, out of mind.” While this can be a positive approach to many things in life, it does not prove beneficial in terms of your septic system. Your septic tank… Continue reading

Tree roots and plumbing lines can both safely co-exist underground. However, tree roots tend to grow, and when their relationship gets too close to your pipes, it can wreak serious havoc on your home plumbing. While you… Continue reading

If your home is on a septic system, it is okay to have questions or need clarification on how to maintain your tank. In fact, septic tank maintenance is critical to the successful and efficient operation of… Continue reading

Are you trying to sell your home? Increasing your home’s value and attracting a buyer may be as simple as upgrading a few components of your kitchen and bathroom plumbing. Today, many buyers are looking for luxury… Continue reading

Nothing is more frustrating than trying to get shampoo out of your hair under a showerhead that has a weak water flow. While low water pressure is not ideal in many circumstances, water pressure that is too… Continue reading

Regardless of whether you are on sewer or septic, your pipes are a critical component of your plumbing system. In fact, they do the “grunt work” of providing fresh water to your family and eliminating wastewater from… Continue reading

While they all operate in much the same way, not all septic tanks are equal. A major difference involves the size of the tank. This is important because a septic tank’s capacity must be equal to or… Continue reading