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 ...

Nearly 55 years ago, Pat Tyndall Sr. started his own septic company. At the time, he was just 20 years old and was looking for work. Fast forward to today, he’s 75 and two more generations of Tyndall ...

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 ...