Water seepage can pose a serious threat to any building’s foundation. It can cause slab leaks, encourage mold growth, and erode the surrounding earth, damaging the entire structure.  Foundation drains – also called footing drains – are tools that construction contractors use to mitigate this risk. These are exterior drainage...

Low water pressure problems, while not life threatening or immediately dangerous, can become annoying over time. Waiting to fill your water filter, wash dishes, or take a shower not only puts a significant burden on you and your co-habitants but can also indicate a problem with your plumbing system. What...

The time has finally come to install a septic system on your property. You had originally planned on constructing a conventional septic tank and leach field, but wait--what about that forest preserve you live by? Will a regular septic tank pollute that watershed? And during your research, you recall that...

No one likes to think about wastewater and sewer systems. Unfortunately, there comes a time when these drainage pipes crack and break, forcing the homeowner to address the issue immediately. Residential homes have a plumbing system designed to remove wastewater from the home, either through a septic tank system or...

Manhole covers are an important feature of both urban and rural infrastructure systems. The manholes themselves provide safe and secure access to sewer systems, and the covers add a protective layer between the underground sewer system and the surface that all of us experience.  Although urban planners and plumbing professionals...

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with the quantity, variety, and cost of RV park or campground products. On the one hand, you want to provide an enjoyable experience for your visitors, but on the other hand, how many tools do visitors need? After all, isn’t the point of camping or...

A sewer line problem is one of homeowners’ worst nightmares. A sewer system with extensive damage is not only costly to repair but can also cause problems, such as backed-up sewage, burst pipes, or a flooded basement. Sewer damages can also lead to long-term issues. For instance, leaks can cause...

There is no immutable law demanding that manhole covers have to be round—so why are they? While some sewer covers are square or rectangular, these types are rare and are generally only found in cases where there is a need for heavy equipment to go through them. The answer to...