Turn a never-used concrete septic tank into an old-fashioned walk-in root cellar to store your spuds, winter squash and so much more. By Steve Maxwell | Updated on September 30, 2022.

Using a precast 6-foot x 6-foot x 10-foot tank and some materials I had on hand made the job much easier than it would have been, and I ended up with a root cellar that has maintained a stable ...

Septic tank: Just the tank proper (not the whole system) into which wastewater drains. Sizes vary, but according to Angi, a typical tank for a home is about 5 feet wide, 8 feet long, and 6 feet tall.

A concrete septic tank will last the longest, up to 40 years. Concrete septic tanks are often more expensive but can be worth it due to their longevity. How long do most septic tanks last?

PITTSBURGH, April 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create an improved pipe adapter that would be used to permit the vertical stacking of septic tank risers," said one of two inventors, from ...

Concrete septic tanks have their advantages and disadvantages. Knowing the good and bad sides of this type of home-sewage system is important if you plan to install one. Architect Abdu-Wahab ...