Q: Some garbage disposals are advertised as suitable for homes with septic systems. Is it smart to install one? A: You can if you want to, but plan to have your septic tank pumped — or at least ...
A lot of homeowners treat septic pumping like one of those chores that can always wait until later. If the toilets still flush, the sinks still drain, and the yard does not smell like a swamp, it is ...
Q: I’ve heard that tossing a whole, dead chicken into my septic tank lessens the need to have the tank pumped because the bacterial action created by the rotting carcass is effective at breaking down ...