The sewer line that serves your home is one of those out-of-sight, out-of-mind systems. What you should know about your sewer system and what most people take the time to learn probably don't line up.

Q: For the past several years, we’ve had ongoing problems with our old clay sewer main. The line has to be rooted every few months, and the cost to install a new line would be about $15,000. Why is ...

A person digging a hole next to a large black pipe in a trench dug in the ground surrounded by green grass - Photovs/Getty Images Few things make a homeowner panic faster than realizing the main sewer ...

Q: Before we purchased our home, the sellers hired their own home inspector. We were given a copy of the report and bought the house as-is because no major problems were disclosed. Two months later, ...

A comfortable and healthy house requires a clean and well-working sewer system. Over time, debris, dirt, and grease can block your sewer lines, and this is very disastrous when neglected. Most house ...