Ana has 20+ years of experience covering home improvement and business topics for U.S. and international media. She’s been published in U.S. News & World Report, The American Scholar Magazine, ...

Q: I’ve heard that tossing a whole, dead chicken into my septic tank lessens the need to have the tank pumped because the bacterial action created by the rotting carcass is effective at breaking down ...

As a writer for Forbes Home since 2021, Emily specializes in writing about home warranties, solar installations, car transportation and moving companies. With a background in journalism and experience ...

Herring Septic Service, a leading septic services provider in South Georgia, has expanded its fleet capabilities with the addition of a new state-of-the-art septic tank pumping truck to better serve ...

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to correct the name of Ted Rasmussen and to clarify there are 3,120 active permitted septic tank systems in Story County. The Story County Board of ...