Mistakes to Avoid When Renting a Construction Dumpster

Renting a rolloff dumpster for your construction project can provide a lot of convenience, but it can also cause some problems if you don't research well first. Here are some of the common mistakes to avoid with your construction dumpster.  Not Asking Permission to Get a Dumpster First, you want to make sure you don't rent a dumpster before you have permission from the relevant authorities. First of all, if you're part of a homeowner's association, you may have signed a clause that prevents you from putting construction dumpsters and other unseemly items on your property. [Read More]

How Does Your Septic Biomat Affect Septic-System Lifespan?

Septic systems have many integral parts, but perhaps one of the most important is the biomat. Here are some tips on why the biomat is important and how you can protect it.  What Is the Biomat, Anyway? The biomat is a layer of bacteria that rests in the soil under your septic tank system. It plays an important role in treating septic tank waste before the waste reaches the groundwater.  [Read More]

Landscaping And Your Septic System

Keeping your septic tank healthy means taking your landscaping in consideration. Different varieties of plant life may look great but get in the way of proper septic tank function. To avoid these issues, you need to plan your planting carefully. Tree Roots Your trees may have been in place long before your current septic tank was installed. Of course, trees keep growing, and tree roots that were no problem ten years ago may be a big problem now. [Read More]

What Does It Mean When Water Keeps Backing Up in My Tub?

Water backing up into your tub on a regular basis that drains very slowly—if at all—means that you have a clog somewhere in your drain pipes. The problem is that it's not always immediately apparent where this clog is, and so it can be hard to figure out what to do next. Don't panic just yet; while you may need to look into getting your septic tank emptied to fix the problem, this is not the only possible source of water backing up. [Read More]