If you have a septic system at your home or business, you also have the total responsibility for its maintenance, care and upkeep. You cannot rely on the municipal authorities to make sure your septic system is functioning normally, or let you know when things are not working right. A well maintained septic system can…

If you live in a rural part of the country, chances are you have a home septic system instead of relying on the municipal sewer service. That can be a very good thing, since it means you do not have to pay sewer fees or handle the cost of hooking into the municipal system. But…

Daylilies, those tough plants that wandered from old farmsteads and had the audacity to naturalize themselves, give the countryside a vibrant splash of color. You can do the same thing in your garden or yard. Add the versatile daylily to your landscaping design and plans. When you’re ready to landscape with daylilies first answer a…

Dark paneling can look great in many rooms, and it is a great way to make a small room look even more cozy and charming. Dark paneling, however, is not the right choice for some areas, and it can make a large room seem dark and cluttered. Painting over that dark paneling and replacing it…

If you have a septic tank in your back yard, you need to take good care of the system. When properly installed and carefully maintained, a quality septic tank can last for decades. But if you fail to maintain your septic tank the right way, you could be looking at a premature replacement and thousands…