Septic systems quietly handle waste for millions of homes without access to municipal sewer lines. When something goes wrong, the disruption is immediate and the repair bill can be significant.

No home emergency repair is worse than a backed-up sewer line. The costs can be extensive, sewage comes with added health concerns, and like any major home repair, it can occur without obvious warning ...

Should you invest in a water or sewer line protection plan? If something happens to the lines on their property, a homeowner is responsible for repairs. This has led to several types of protection ...