Expert guides on septic systems, drain care, and home maintenance.
The complete guide to septic ownership — from how your system works to what to do when something goes wrong.
Keeping a bathroom sparkling clean usually involves an arsenal of brightly colored bottles: bleach for the toilet bowl, foaming cleansers…
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If you have large, beautiful trees growing in your yard, you might love the shade they provide. But if those…
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If you walk into your laundry room and are greeted by a musty, swampy, or distinctly sewage-like odor, the problem…
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A common question among homeowners with septic systems is whether they can perform a "septic check-up" on their own. Many…
Read more →Doing laundry is a never-ending chore, especially if you have a large family. But if your home relies on a…
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If you are a "snowbird" heading south for the winter, closing up a summer cabin, or simply taking a month-long…
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When you’re standing ankle-deep in shower water or staring at a sink that simply won’t drain, you need a solution…
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If you are buying a home, one of the biggest questions you need to ask is whether the property is…
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When you put your home on the market, you want the sale to go as smoothly as possible. You clean…
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Summer is the season for backyard barbecues, slip-and-slides, and setting up the family pool. But if you rely on a…
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If you’re looking into septic systems for a new home build or replacing an old failing system, you’ve probably heard…
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If you have a large family, teenagers who love 30-minute showers, or a habit of doing all your laundry on…
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When you buy a home with a septic system, you inherit a private wastewater treatment plant buried in your yard.…
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You’re mowing the lawn on a sunny, dry afternoon, and suddenly your boots sink into a patch of wet, squishy…
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A well-maintained septic system can last anywhere from 20 to 40 years. The tank itself can last 40+ years, while…
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A healthy septic system should be completely odorless. If you are catching whiffs of raw sewage or a rotten egg…
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If you are buying a home with a septic system for the first time, or if you are remodeling your…
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When a massive storm rolls through, most homeowners worry about their roof leaking or their basement flooding. But if you…
Read more →After a long, stressful day, there is nothing quite as relaxing as sinking into a hot bath filled with soothing…
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If you have a septic system, your kitchen sink is the most dangerous drain in your house. It is the…
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Can You Build a Deck or Patio Over a Septic Tank? When you look out at your backyard, you might…
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Can Septic Tank Treatments Clean Your Drain Field Pipes? If you are experiencing mushy spots in your yard, slow drains,…
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Buying a Home with a Septic System: Questions You MUST Ask the Seller If you are moving from the city…
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Running an RV park or campground is a demanding business. Between managing reservations, maintaining the grounds, and keeping guests happy,…
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Hosting a summer barbecue, a holiday dinner, or a graduation party should be a time for celebration, not a time…
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A clogged sink is one of the most common household annoyances. If you are on a city sewer, you might…
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When a sink starts to smell musty or a shower drain slows down, many homeowners reach for the most powerful…
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When you look out at the wide, open expanse of grass covering your septic tank and drain field, it’s tempting…
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Standing in ankle-deep, soapy water while taking a shower is a miserable way to start the day. A slow shower…
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Whether you are remodeling a room, painting a fence, or just cleaning up after a weekend DIY project, you will…
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As the days get longer and the temperature rises, homeowners look forward to the end of winter. But for your…
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Walk down the toilet paper aisle of any grocery store, and you will see dozens of brands of wet wipes…
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If you have a newer septic system, an aerobic treatment unit (ATU), or a system that pumps effluent uphill to…
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If you just bought a home with a septic system, or if it’s finally time for your first pump-out, you…
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If you’re like most homeowners, you probably don’t think about your drains until water is pooling around your ankles in…
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When you look out at your yard, it’s easy to forget that a massive, delicate piece of infrastructure is buried…
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Walking into your bathroom and being hit with a foul, sulfurous odor is a terrible way to start the day.…
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If you own a vacation cabin, a seasonal property, or a home that only sees visitors a few times a…
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When the temperature drops and the snow begins to fall, most homeowners worry about frozen pipes inside the house. But…
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When maintaining a healthy septic system, many homeowners turn to a powdered septic tank treatment to help manage waste breakdown,…
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A slow-flushing toilet is one of the most frustrating plumbing issues a homeowner can face. It’s annoying, it’s messy, and…
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If you step outside to enjoy a nice afternoon in your yard and are hit with the unmistakable odor of…
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When we talk about septic system maintenance, the focus is usually on the tank itself or the drain field. But…
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Buying a home with a septic system for the first time can feel a little overwhelming. If you’re used to…
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What is a Drain Field and Why is it the Most Important Part of Your Septic System? When most people…
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When you rely on a septic system, everything you flush down the toilet eventually ends up in a buried tank…
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There are few things more horrifying for a homeowner than walking into the bathroom and finding dark, foul-smelling water backing…
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When the bathroom sink starts draining slowly or water backs up in the shower, the easiest solution seems to be…
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If you own a home with a septic system, you’ve probably heard the golden rule of kitchen plumbing: Do not…
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If you ask five different people how often you should pump your septic tank, you will probably get five different…
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If you recently moved into a home with a septic system, you might be wondering what exactly is buried out…
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If you hear a gurgling or bubbling sound coming from your sink, shower, or toilet—especially when you run another appliance…
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Dishwasher pods are incredibly convenient. You just toss a brightly colored square into the machine, press a button, and your…
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A failing septic system is one of the most stressful and expensive problems a homeowner can face. The good news…
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Millions of homeowners reach for Drano or Liquid-Plumr without realizing the chemicals they rely on are incompatible with their septic…
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If you own a home with a septic system, you may have wondered whether a septic tank system warranty is…
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At septic maintenance professionals, our mission is simple: deliver reliable, high-quality septic tank treatment products that keep your system running…
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I recently did something that most business owners will tell you never to do. I lowered my prices. Not a…
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Not long ago, I was chatting with a friend and realized something I hadn’t known before—his home runs on a…
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Many homeowners who use septic tank treatments wonder whether they still need to have their septic tank pumped. It’s a…
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If you own a septic system, you\u2019ve probably asked:\n\u201cIs powder or liquid septic tank treatment better?\u201d\nIt\u2019s one of the most…
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Here’s a comprehensive household list of items that can potentially harm the beneficial bacteria in a septic tank. This includes…
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If you’re trying to decide between the 36-count or 72-count a high-quality bacterial septic tank treatment, you’re not alone. It’s…
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If you’ve ever talked to different septic companies, you’ve probably heard two completely opposite opinions: “Septic tank treatments are a…
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Short answer? Absolutely. If you have a water softener and you’re wondering whether it’s safe to use a septic tank…
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Using your septic treatment the right way makes all the difference. Follow these five simple tips to keep your system…
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