Having your septic system pumped regularly can keep it in good condition and prevent expensive repairs. Before you can pump a ...

I told Pandl how homeowners might save $200 or $300 in commercial pumping costs, explaining my honey dipping experiences. “That’s a new one on me,” she said.

ANGELS CAMP -- Calaveras County homeowners who need their septic tanks pumped could see their bills jump by more than 50 percent because a septic-waste disposal site in neighboring Amador County i… ...

Putting a chicken carcass in your septic tank will not get you out of the need to empty it. Here, home editor Roy Berendsohn gives advice on pumping out your septic tank.