Dear Angie: We're looking to purchase a new home that will need a septic system. How much will it cost to buy and install one? -- Robert S., Washington, Ill. Dear Robert: For new construction -- a ...

Buying or replacing a septic tank is a financial problem that for many homeowners can kind of stink, in more ways than one. From start to finish, installing a septic system requires detailed planning, ...

Septic systems are designed to break down organic waste from the home, separating the waste into liquids and solids. While the solid sludge that forms in the bottom of the tank needs to be pumped out ...

A septic system sounds straightforward—you install the tank, run the lines, and call it a day. But most of the regrets homeowners have with septic setups come down to one thing: location. Once it’s in ...