Modern Precast Concrete of Ottsville said Friday it plans to add about 60 workers over the next two years now that it has obtained a $3.1 million low-interest government-backed loan. Modern said it ...

How does a precast concrete septic-tank root cellar hold up to a harsh New York winter? See how this DIY root cellar performs when temperatures drop. I mentioned building a root cellar as part of my ...

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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 Nayanzi ...

Make this root cellar by burying a new concrete septic tank into a hillside. Stow your surplus with these underground root cellar plans. This modern root cellar design turns a never-used septic tank ...

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