In the US alone, over 60 million households thrive on septic tanks - a sustainable and more affordable alternative to relying on public sewage lines. Unlike standard sewage lines that carry the waste to water treatment plants, septic tanks work…
We all rely on public sewer systems in our towns to trap, filter, and dispose of household waste. However, public sewage systems—and the costs associated with using them—are not the only option. Today, over 60 million Americans rely on septic…
The popularity of septic systems in America can be explained by several qualities common to septic technology. Septic systems are simple, affordable, and versatile, and they allow homes to be built away from municipal sewer lines with ease. But at…
Chances are good that most of us have experienced a so-called “frequency illusion” at some point in our lives. We notice something for the first time—a car model, a fashion trend, or even a popular phrase—and then, out of nowhere,…
The history of human infrastructure is the history of humanity. From roads and bridges to huts and houses, our lives are informed by the technologies of our time. Plumbing and human waste management are certainly no exceptions! Over the years,…
Septic system ownership is a liberating experience—one that allows us to live where and how we like. Septic systems give us more options for where we build our homes, freeing us up from the typical grid and empowering us to…
The phrase, “Better living through chemistry,” might as well be the anthem of the modern world. If we could take a peek beneath the kitchen sinks of every household in America, we’d find dozens of bottles of various chemicals used…
When compared to sewer systems, septic systems present innumerable advantages. Septic systems are clean, sustainable, reliable, and affordable, and with regular maintenance some septic systems can even outlast your residency in a home. But while sewers belong to a community,…
Home ownership is a constantly changing, but ultimately rewarding endeavor. As homeowners, we become the lords and ladies of the manor, though we are primarily its caretakers. Keeping on top of our home’s workings not only makes daily life more…
The human world is full of big things. For instance: there’s our big house surrounded by tall trees on a piece of decent land in a large county. Because we (and the things we build) are typically big by our…
