Look for the plastic or concrete cover in your yard that's the closest to your home. Carefully lift the lid up and off of the tank so you can look inside. Look for the end of a white or green pipe that's on the side of the tank closest to your home, and check if anything is blocking the end. If there is, then it may be the clog causing the problem. If the water level is below the inlet pipe, then the clog may be somewhere in the drain pipe between the septic tank and your home. If the water level is above the inlet but there isn't anything blocking the end of the pipe, then the clog may be in the leach field. You may need to dig up the access lid with a shovel or use a pry bar to lift it up. The scum layer is the solid waste that builds on top of the septic tank. Use a long, solid piece of wood or metal and use it to move the scum down or to the side of the inlet pipe. Continue pushing as much of the scum from around the pipe as you can so it can keep filling your tank. Always wear gloves while working in your septic tank so you don't get any bacteria or waste on your hands. If water starts flowing out of the pipe after pushing around the scum, then you've removed the clog. Feed the end of the stick or pole you're using into the end of the pipe as far as you can. Scrape the sides of the pipe with the end of your probe and pull out any waste into the tank. If the clog is at the end of the pipe, you should be able to break it apart so the water begins flowing again. If water doesn't flow out of the pipe, then the clog is deeper inside the pipe. You may not be able to feed your probe into the pipe depending on the pipe's location. Pour 1 part chlorine bleach and 5 parts clean water into a large bucket and stir it together. Dip your tools in the solution and let them soak for about 5 minutes to kill any bacteria that are left on the surface. Pour the liquid back into your septic tank when you're finished. Try to take a shower or bathe as soon as you can after working on your septic tank. Use bleach or laundry sanitizer when you wash your clothes just in case any bacteria got on them. Lift the lid and hold it over the hole leading into the septic tank. Slowly lower the lid down so it covers the hole completely and doesn't move around. If you haven't cleared the clog, leave the lid off so you can insert a mechanical auger. Never leave the septic tank open while you're not working on it so nothing can fall in. Even after removing the clog, your tank is likely to back up again if the main tank is filled to the inlet pipe. Reach out to septic service professionals and let them know that the scum level has reached the pipe. Try to schedule them within the next 5 days, or else you increase the chances of the septic fluid traveling back up the pipes. The service will empty your septic tank so the scum can't get into the pipes again. Getting a septic tank pumped usually costs between $75200 USD depending on the size and amount they need to clean. Have your septic tank cleaned and emptied every 35 years, or when it gets full.

Summary: Lift the tank's access lid closest to your home to check the inlet pipe. Push the scum away with a pole or stick if it's stuck in the end of the inlet pipe. Probe the end of the pipe with the pole or stick if the clog is deeper inside. Disinfect any tools you used with a 5:1 water and bleach solution. Put the access lid back on the septic tank if you fixed the problem. Have a professional service pump your tank within 5 days if it was full.

If the missed homework is for a class late in the day, you might be able to do the work before school, during another class, or during lunch or a break. You can hand in the wrong assignmentsuch as one from another classor an old one from the same class. By the time your teacher notices the mistake, you will be able to complete the real homework, or just turn it in the next day and say you are sorry about the mix-up. Copy answers from a friend so you have something to turn in. Make sure your friend is ok with helping. This also only works for assignments where it is expected that students will have the same or similar answers. In some schools, even copying something like homework can merit a suspension. Remember to evaluate the situation and make a good decision as to whether or not you will copy homework off of a peer. Know that in many cases, you'll need a written excuse from a doctor or clinic to prove to your teacher that you had to seek medical care, and weren't able to complete your homework. A dangerous move, you can forge a note from a parent explaining why you couldn't do your homework. If you decide to forge one, be warned that your teacher might know it's a fake. If you are caught, you face punishment from both your parents and teacher.

Summary: Make it seem like you did the work on time, even if you didn't. Claim to be sick. Ask a parent to write an excuse for you.

If you can see fat, muscle, or bone through your cut, or if the cut is wide and jagged, you will most likely need stitches. If you are unsure, you should check with a doctor or nurse. Signs that it is a problem needing quick attention can include any or a combination of the following: extreme pain, a lot of bleeding, signs of shock (such as cold, sweaty skin, feeling cold, or paleness of skin and appearance). You know a cut is through the skin if you can see fat (yellow-tan, lumpy tissue), muscle (deep-red, stringy tissue), or bone (tan-white, hard surface). However, any cut that is more than three centimeters long or 1/2 inch deep requires medical attention. If a cut does not go all the way through the skin, it does not need stitches, and can be cared for at home. If you believe your cut needs emergency medical attention, there are a few things you can do to care for the wound before traveling to the emergency room. Quickly rinse the wound under water to wash away any loose debris or dirt. Try to wipe any debris or dirt away from the injury site first with sterile gauze to ensure that the water does not wash the debris into the wound. Next, apply pressure with a clean cloth or bandage and continue to hold pressure as you get transported to the emergency room. The wound will get cleaned again when you see your doctor to make sure it is thoroughly disinfected. If the wound is large and bleeding a lot, try to wrap the area with a towel or bandage, then continue to apply pressure. As you travel, try to position the wound above the level of the heart to reduce severe bleeding. Don't remove any object that does not wash away easily. If glass or debris is lodged in the wound, you can do more damage by trying to remove it yourself. Also, do not attempt to sew or glue the wound shut, as household products can cause infection and/or prevent healing. Do not use rubbing alcohol, hydrogen peroxide, or iodine to clean the cut, as it can slow healing. If possible, do not drive yourself, as it may be dangerous. If you are alone and bleeding seriously, it may be a good idea to call an ambulance.
Summary: Check the wound. Prepare a serious wound for travel to a doctor. Do not attempt to thoroughly clean the wound or seal the wound with household products. Get to your doctor safely.