TOILET PAPER: What you need to know
Last week when I wrote, the sun was shining and it felt like spring. Today (if you live in Nebraska), winter raised it’s ugly head once again and the land is covered in about an inch of snow. So my little “spring of deception” weather prediction seems to have been accurate. I was kind of […]
SEPTIC TANKS, SUNSHINE and SPRING!
The sun is out this week and oh has it been GLORIOUS!!!! Feels like spring! But is it? I’m always a bit hesitant to enjoy this kind of weather too much for fear I will scare it away! Made me think of a meme I have seen floating around social media…. It’s funny…kind of. I […]
TURKEY, TURNING LEAVES, TARGETS and TANK PUMPING!
In our family, the fall is the “most wonderful time of the year.” After working out in the hot sun all summer, fall breezes are particularly delightful. But, fall also comes with rifle season, campfires, and Thanksgiving – all of which are highly anticipated in this home. You might even say we created our very own holiday with […]
I’M HERE TO PUMP…YOU OUT!
I may be showing my age here, but any time I think “time to get pumped” I can’t help but lovingly think of SNLs Hans and Franz and their motivational tag line….”We’re here to PUMP YOU UP!” So forgive my age and slightly off way of thinking…but I am here to “PUMP YOU — OUT!” […]
NEW and IMPROVED!
We live in a world where we constantly hear the words “new and improved” or “advanced technology” — but have you ever considered those words in regards to a septic system? I have written a lot about traditional septic items – for today though, why don’t we discuss something septic related but on the side […]
SEPTIC SYSTEM 101
As I have stated before in previous posts/blogs/articles, so many people don’t really know how their wastewater systems work. Because they don’t know how they work, they don’t understand simple “dos” and “don’ts” of a septic system. I totally get it! Until I got into this business I never pondered what happened every time I flushed. I doubt you […]
LATERAL FIELD — CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Today I will elaborate on the septic system drainfield and the best way to care for it. As stated last week, after we conduct a percolation test, and it passes, then we can install a conventional septic system. In the diagram above, you can see all the components of a septic system. There is a tank […]
PERC TEST DATE NIGHT – The life of a septic wife…
When you are married to a guy in the septic industry this time of year means PERC TEST DATE NIGHT! I mean WHO DOESN’T LOVE watching water absorb into the soil on a gorgeous summer evening?! I often joke with my customers about how my husband and I have our “romantic septic talks” every night….but […]
MOTHER NATURE and your SEPTIC SYSTEM
This article is timely given the last night’s rain and the wet forecast ahead….when we get sloppy seasons such as this, be mindful of your septic system and monitor your water usage!! Nebraska is one of those fortunate states that gets to experience all four seasons every year. Our springs are typically cool and wet, summers […]
PLANNING SEPTIC INSTALLATION
You and your spouse just bought some land. Both of you are excited about building and looking at floor plans. You are looking at different flooring types and bathroom tiles, while your husband is dreaming about his new shop/outbuilding with built in man-cave. You find yourself a builder and that’s it! Right? Well, sort of…. Now, I […]