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  • Preparing To Live In A Rural Home

    If you are a person who doesn't like living in a house that is close to neighbors, choosing a rural area to live in is ideal. Homes that are in rural areas are usually miles away from other houses, which means that you can enjoy the fullest extent of privacy. Although there are benefits to living in a rural home, there are also things that might not be available as they are in suburban areas.
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  • 3 Important Things To Know About Septic Tank Systems

    Have you recently moved to a home with a septic tank? Is this the first time that you've lived in a home with a septic tank? A septic tank is an essential part of your home's wastewater system when you don't live in an area where hookups to a city sewer system are possible. But if you've never had to deal with a septic tank in the past, the upkeep and maintenance can seem overwhelming at first.
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  • 4 Indications You Need To Clean Your Septic Tank

    Taking care of your home is something you'll want to do all the time. This can allow it to feel more comfortable and maintain the value of it. However, it's in your best interest to keep your septic tank cleaned on a routine basis to avoid issues from occurring. Being aware of specific indications that it could be time to complete this job may be helpful to you. Indication #1: Water puddles
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  • Replacing A Septic Tank Can Be Expensive, So Here's How To Keep Yours In Good Working Order

    Keeping your septic tank in good condition is easy, but it requires regular pumping and some vigilance on what you and your family are flushing down the drains of your home. Neglecting to maintain your septic system can lead to costly repairs; broken pipes or an effluent pipe that needs to be rerouted cost much more than a septic tank pump out, so you will save money by keeping up-to-date with septic tank maintenance.
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  • Just Moved Into A House With A Septic System? What You Should Know

    When you have recently moved into a new house, one of the last things you are probably thinking about most of the time is the plumbing in your new home. However, if you have moved into a home with a septic system for the first time, you will want to be sure that it is a focus and a consideration as you begin your life in your new home. Get to know some of the important facts about septic system maintenance and septic system services so you can be sure you are doing everything that you can to keep your new home up and running as well as possible from the first day you move in.
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  • Portable Toilets For Home Construction Projects

    Are you a homeowner who is planning a renovation project for next summer? Do you think that you have everything all planned out? As much as you currently have planned, there is a good chance that you have forgotten or overlooked at least one important aspect: hygiene. When working on remodeling your home, it's important to ensure that the various workers all have restroom facilities available in the form of a portable toilet.
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  • 3 Most Common Septic Tank Issues

    Are you the owner of a property that uses a septic tank? Do you know how to tell if there are issues with the septic tank that need to be addressed? A septic system isn't something that most people generally think about. As long as it appears to be functioning, little thought is given to what's going on in the hidden tank. Although a septic tank doesn't typically need much in the way of maintenance, there are still some things that can hamper its functioning.
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  • 3 Things That Can Be Prevented With Regular Drain Cleaning

    If you're like a lot of people, you might think that simply running clean water through your drains is a good thing for cleaning them out. Of course, this can help to keep your drain clear. However, it's not the same as a professional drain cleaning. Having your drains cleaned by a professional is something to consider since it can cause a lot of problems. These are three of the main problems that can be prevented if you opt for this service.
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  • 3 Important Things To Know About Septic Tank Systems

    Have you recently moved to a home with a septic tank? Are you unused to how such a system works? Using a septic tank system isn't all that different than being hooked up to a city sewer system. However, there are still a few differences that you should know about before you start to use the system. Some things that you should keep in mind include: Be careful what you flush: Everything that is bad to flush into a city sewer system is also going to be bad to flush into your septic system.
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  • Three Scenarios Where It Is Important To Remove An Oil Tank When You Have A Septic System

    Having an oil tank for heating oil and a septic tank for human waste is quite common in rural America. There is limited access to electricity for heat and no access to city plumbing. However, there are certain situations where you may need to remove the oil tank as it relates to your septic system. The Two System Tanks Are Too Close Together Imagine that you have heating oil sitting within feet of a septic tank that is loaded with methane and ammonia.
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