Are you concerned about your basement flooding every time there is a heavy rain? If so, you may need a sump pump. A sump pump sits in the basement, either beneath (submersible) or above the floor (pedestal).… Continue reading

Natural gas is a clean and efficient energy source for your home and it is one that over 50% of Americans use as their main heating source. However, when a gas line leaks, it is very dangerous.… Continue reading

Unclogging your own drain and saving the cost of a plumber may seem like a great idea. However, if you are not careful, your DIY drain cleaning attempts will do more harm than good. Hiring a professional… Continue reading

Is your water bill too high for your usage? Does it remain high, even in months when you are traveling out of town and the usage is a lot less? If so, this may be a sign… Continue reading

Every septic tank requires a certain level of healthy bacteria in order to function properly. Bacteria inside a septic tank will work to digest organic wastes and help keep your system from clogging or backing up. Even… Continue reading

Winter temperatures are moving in quickly. If you have a cabin or vacant home that uses a septic system, you need to take measures to winterize it before it’s too late. A summer vacation home can be… Continue reading

Garbage disposals are extremely handy appliances that can make discarding food scraps easier and more convenient. However, since they have lots of moving parts, garbage disposals can and will break from time-to-time. Here are some helpful hints… Continue reading

The U.S. Government Department of Health, Education, and Welfare Public Health Service says, “A septic tank system will serve a home satisfactorily only if it is properly designed, installed, and adequately maintained”. The design and installation components… Continue reading

If you are a restaurant owner, grease traps are just one of the many checklist of items that you need to keep an eye on in order to for your food service environment to run smoothly and… Continue reading

If your home is not served by a public sewer system, your wastewater treatment and disposal is probably operated by a septic system. The key to reaping the significant financial benefit of using a septic tank depends… Continue reading