Q I'd like to plant some trees in my yard but I'm worried about the roots reaching my sewer line and causing plumbing problems in the future. How can I find out where the sewer lines are in my yard?

A main sewer line clog might not seem to present an immediate threat to your home (like, oh, a fire), but it’s an issue that should be addressed as quickly as possible. The consequences of not ...

It’s true–sewer problems can be an expensive headache. They come in many varieties: blockages, backups and leaks. Addressing repairs can be time-consuming, labor-intensive and costly. Landscape damage ...

Lee Wallender is a home improvement writer of nearly 20 years and specializes in home remodeling, repair and maintenance. When your home’s sewer line is clogged or slow-moving, an effective way to ...

Hidden underground, the pipe that connects your toilets to the public sewer lines is very easy to ignore — until it clogs or breaks. Fortunately, it’s often possible to spot — and repair — sewer ...