Q: I just moved from the city to the country and was informed by a neighbor that septic cleaning should be added to my list of things to do. How often should I clean my septic tank? Is this something ...

A nonprofessional should never attempt to clean or pump a septic tank. It's dangerous work, not least because you can expose yourself to dangerous pathogens that thrive in a septic system. Never stick ...

Editor's note: This story originally stated that participants must attend a virtual workshop. Participants are encouraged to attend but can participate if they do not. Homeowners in southeastern ...

Michigan is the only state in the nation that doesn’t have a uniform septic code, which leaves local governments to come up with their own septic ordinances to keep fecal bacteria from septic tanks ...