Barbara has written professionally for more than two decades. In the past five years, she has specialized in creating real estate and home improvement content. Besides writing for Forbes Home, she ...

Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and the repair bill can be significant.

If your home isn't hooked up to a municipal sewer system, your alternative is a septic system, which includes a container buried underground on your property that holds and treats the water and waste ...

Having spent 30+ years in residential construction, contracting, remodeling, maintenance and home repair, Deane now contributes DIY, informational and financial content as a freelance writer and ...

Replacing a septic tank usually costs between $3,000 and $12,000, depending on the type of tank your home needs, the size of your house and the cost of installation. Because of these factors, septic ...