If you've recently moved into a home with a septic system instead of municipal water supply, you may be wondering how to properly care for a septic system. After all, they do require a bit more maintenance than a traditional plumbing system. The good news is that with proper maintenance, a residential septic system can easily last for up to 40 years before needing substantial repairs or replacement.
Not sure where to begin when it comes to caring for your home's septic system?
- Putting together custom home plans is a great source of excitement. You'll want to apply a process to the job, though, and these 6 tips will help you outline and accomplish your goals. Break Out a Pencil and Some Paper Before you get crazy about creating professional-looking custom house plans, it's worth just trying to spitball ideas. For example, where do you want the bedrooms to be located? How many bathrooms does your new residence require?
- One responsibility that a homeowner cannot ignore is replacing the roof when it becomes necessary. A house can actually become inhabitable if a roof falls into a condition that puts it at risk for caving in, along with various other problems it can cause that puts a household in danger. If you have not been giving your roof the attention it needs, don't attempt to perform an inspection on your own and climb on top of it.