"We also deceided we should remove the decks and replace them with cement patios because the decks were in poor condition

I already decided not to do anything with them but this cements it.

Feet aren't planted in cement.

Originally posted by Account Closed:@Scott Schultz The ones I have seen are only 500 gallon and made of cement. ok, so unless law dictates otherwise, a properly functioning 500 gallon septic tank, with an appropriate leach field should only need solids pumped every 5+ years, if you have to pump twice a year, its either a holding tank, (not a septic), or you have a failed system.

Beneath the cracked cement, the ground is receded by about 6 inches. 

The ten-second version is that you unroll it, cut it to size (utility knife or really good scissors), put contact cement on both the cabinets and the veneer, and then carefully stick the veneer down. 

It currently has fiber cement board that is an ugly green and old windows.

Originally posted by @Adam Sharp:@Jess Haas I think you are right it looks like cement board. 

Cementing yourself to rules (2%, etc) may in fact state to you that there is no cash flow, but that is just not te truth.

:-)Also, as far as managing, if your criteria is set in cement, it's much easier to say no to people, even if they yank at your heartstrings.