Q: Q: I have a 4-year-old, three-bedroom house with a 3-year-old water softener that regenerates daily. The past four months my septic has backed up often from the basement drain. The tank was pumped ...

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 ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Some repairs come with risks that aren't obvious at first. Septic systems fall into that category, where mistakes can lead to ...

It’s easy to forget about the important, behind-the-scenes systems that keep your home in working order, and the most unsung hero of them all may be your septic system. You may be inclined to lose ...

A hatch to a septic system spreading underground hides under a blanket of snow. (Photo: Donna Kallner) One day last summer when I was working the U.S. Census, I visited a cluster of homes on a narrow ...