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 ...

Septic tanks are a lot easier to understand than you might think. If you have only ever relied on city water and sewer systems, transitioning to a home with a septic tank might seem a bit overwhelming ...

Q: I recently moved from a house on a city sewer system to a rural retirement home that has a septic tank. What can you tell me about septic tanks? At my last home, I had clogging issues in my main ...

A septic system isn’t much good if it’s clogged, and once it is clogged, it’ll cost a fair amount to pump it—but using a septic tank treatment every so often can help prevent this. If you don’t ...

Highlights On average, the cost to clean a septic tank ranges between $250 to $550, with a national average cost of $400. Septic tank cleaning costs are made up of several factors, some of which are ...

For four days, Kristina Frazier and her family found themselves without water in the middle of the coronavirus pandemic. The family's septic tank was full and backing up into their home. With sewage ...