Septic tanks are a lot easier to understand than you might think. If you have only ever relied on city water and sewer systems, transitioning to a home with a septic tank might seem a bit overwhelming ...

Humanure composting is an adventure. There’s the buckets of waste and sawdust to take out every few days, no excuses. There’s the three or more compost bins to build and finding sources of sawdust.

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 ...