— Landscaping Around Your Septic System: What’s Safe (and What to Avoid) Your yard is your pride and joy—but if you have a septic system, some landscaping choices can cause big trouble underground. Roots, water, and heavy soil can all interfere with your system’s ability to function properly. Here’s how to safely landscape around …
How to Tell If Your Septic System Is Failing (Before It’s Too Late) When your septic system works right, it’s invisible. But when something starts to fail? You’ll know—often by the smell, the slow drains, or worse… the sewage backing up into your home. Here’s how to tell if your septic system is failing, what’s …
Can Heavy Rain Affect Your Septic System? What You Need to Know If you’ve ever noticed slow drains, a soggy yard, or odd smells after a heavy storm, you’re not alone. The truth is: yes, heavy rain can absolutely affect your septic system—and it can lead to major problems if you’re not prepared. Here’s why …
What Is a Drain Field? How It Works and Why It Matters If you have a septic system, there’s more to it than just the tank. In fact, one of the most important (and most overlooked) parts is the drain field—also known as a leach field. It’s where all the treated wastewater goes after your …
Care for Your Septic System: Simple Habits That Save You Thousands Your septic system is like the digestive system of your home—quiet, efficient, and underappreciated. Until something goes wrong. A little daily care can prevent backups, save you thousands, and keep your yard smelling like grass—not sewage. This guide will walk you through how to …
What Not to Flush Into a Septic Tank (Avoid These Common Mistakes) Your septic tank is tough, but it’s not invincible. One wrong flush can start a chain reaction that ends with clogged pipes, backups, or worse… a failed drain field. That’s why it’s essential to know what not to flush into a septic tank. …
Signs Your Septic Tank Is Full (And What to Do About It) Let’s be honest—nobody wants to deal with a full septic tank. But if you’ve noticed weird smells, slow drains, or suspicious puddles in your yard, your tank might send out an SOS. Knowing the signs that your septic tank is full can help …
Let’s face it: septic tanks aren’t exactly exciting to think about. They’re out of sight, out of mind… until something smells weird or backs up into your bathtub (ew). If you’re wondering how often to pump your septic tank, you’re in the right place. This guide breaks it down by household size, water use, and …
How to Locate Your Septic Tank Without Digging (Yes, It’s Possible) If you’re like most homeowners with a septic system, you probably know you have one—but don’t know exactly where it is. The idea of wandering around your yard with a shovel might sound like a nightmare. Good news: There are easier ways to find …
When you hear “baby your septic tank,” you might laugh. But trust me—your septic system needs love, care, and a little pampering if you want to avoid messy, stinky, wallet-draining disasters. Septic tanks aren’t glamorous, but they are crucial to your home’s plumbing. If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about your septic …
Winter Care for Septic Systems: Preventing Freezing and Damage When temperatures drop and snow starts piling up, your home’s septic system could be in more danger than you think. A single freeze-up can lead to thousands of dollars in repairs—and a household plumbing disaster. But the good news? Most winter septic system issues are entirely …
Learn why it’s crucial to keep your septic system in mind with proactive maintenance. Stay ahead of costly repairs and prevent plumbing emergencies.
