You can expect to increase your home's value and save quite a bit of money on power costs as time goes on by installing solar panels on your roof. There's no reason to wait on building a solar system to power your house just because you don't have thousands of dollars to invest in it right away. Start off small and grow your system as your savings grows. Here's how to do just that.

If you have a septic system, don't forget that it consists of much more than an underground tank. Your septic system also includes a drainfield, an underground distribution network that is essential for pushing wastewater out into the surrounding soil. Should it fail, your entire septic system will come to a grinding halt and cause a gigantic, expensive mess. Below is more information on why drainfields fail and how to know if trouble is brewing, and what you can do to keep your drainfield operational for many years to come:

Many local waste management services include curbside collection for recycling many types of plastics, paper, and glass. You can expand your household's recycling by looking for ways to recycle other common household items, including batteries, paint, and motor and cooking oils. Here is some information about the benefits and importance to recycling motor and cooking oils, and how you can recycle them in your area. Motor Oil Motor oil is a common type of lubricant, as it is used to lubricate the engines and motor parts of mechanical items from vehicles to lawnmowers.