Preventing Soil Contamination From A Septic Tank System

Running a farm is a great way to make money, as you will save money by growing your own inventory. However, selling crops to the public can also get you into legal trouble if they are contaminated. The chemicals that are around the crops, as well as the condition of the soil that they are grown in plays a role in contamination. For instance, you if your rural farmhouse uses a septic system for handling sewage, it can lead to soil contamination without the proper kind of care. [Read More]

Insight To Help You Build Your Own Emergency Or Camping Toilet Bucket For Soil Composting

To ensure you are prepared for a natural disaster or for a camping trip where you will be without a bathroom facility, you can build your own easy-to-make toilet bucket. A portable toilet allows you to take care of your and your family's elimination waste when you don't have access to a modern sewer system. Here are some instructions to help you build your own toilet bucket and how to use the waste to create beneficial soil compost material. [Read More]

5 Tips For Clearing Out A Hoarder's House

Around 19 million Americans suffer from compulsive hoarding tendencies, and oftentimes non-hoarders end up faced with the task of cleaning out their homes. Whether you inherited the home of a loved one with hoarding tendencies or bought a fix-and-flip foreclosure home that is full to the brim with belongings, cleaning out a hoarder's home is overwhelming. When a house is jam-packed with stuff, possibly including garbage, it's difficult to know where to start. [Read More]

3 Every Day Usage Tips For Safeguarding Your Septic System

Having a home that operates off a septic system definitely has its advantages. However, it can also have its drawbacks. For starters, unlike traditional plumbing systems, you have to be especially mindful of the types of products you use and even how you use your system, as a failure to do so can cause significant damage. Cleaning Products When cleaning your toilet, sinks and bathtubs, be careful of the cleaning products you use. [Read More]