Tuesday's Pet Talk column on the proper disposal of dog waste in the face of disappearing plastic grocery bags triggered a flood of e-mails. Here are some answers to the most common questions: Q: What ...

There is nothing glamorous about picking up dog poop. But, as dog owners, we do it anyway, because our four-legged friends can't do it themselves — and put simply: it's the right thing to do. In ...

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A good septic system is a miracle of human ingenuity, invisibly processing and purifying household wastewater and returning it to the earth. It’s an efficient, economical solution for households in ...