Author Archives: Johnny
The Deepwater Horizon
The Deepwater Horizon is an offshore drilling platform that has seen many successes but is destined to go into history for it’s colossal failure while drilling a well in the…
How To Locate A Septic Tank On A Property
Knowing the location of a septic tank on your property is one of the most important things you should know when buying a property that has a septic system instead…
How To Tell If You Need A New Toilet Flapper
If you need a new toilet flapper you can easily waste a couple of hundred gallons of water every day. The signs of needing a new flapper often comes in…
How To Replace A Kitchen Basket Strainer
Replacing a kitchen basket strainer is the best course of action when a kitchen sink basket strainer is leaking. Some may think that tightening a nut will fix the leak…
How To Unclog A Toilet With Drain Opener
I have never unclogged a toilet with drain opener nor will I! Let me explain this please. I am a service plumber and have cleared many drains, I also am…
How I (Johnny) Repair A Mansfield Flush Valve
Repairing a Mansfield flush valve is a simple task that many people have a lot of difficulty with because the Mansfield flush valve design is so different from what they…
How I (Johnny) Installed A Water Saving Showerhead
Installing a water saving can save a lot of water. Because the water going to the showerhead is heated water it will save you both on water usage and water…
How I (Johnny) Stop Water Pipes From Banging
To stop water pipes from banging there a couple of different types of banging that can occur and each has a different cause and a different cure. The first is…
How I (Johnny) Install A Sink Pop-up Assembly
Installing a bathroom sink pop-up assembly is a job that many people even plumbers have trouble doing without having leaks. Some people in an attempt to not have leaks even…
How I (Johnny) Connect PVC & Galvanized Pipes
Everyday all across the country people connect PVC and galvanized pipes when they tear out rusted out, leaking galvanized pipes. The problem is most people do not know how to…
How I (Johnny) Replace A Kitchen Sink Sprayer Nozzle
Hi, My name is Johnny and I wanted to share with you how I change a kitchen sink sprayer nozzle. Kitchen sink side sprayer nozzles are a very convenient item…
How I (Johnny) Replace A Kitchen Sink Sprayer
Hi, My name is Johnny and I wanted to share how I replace a kitchen sink sprayer and hose. The kitchen sink hand held sprayer is a convenient thing to…
How I (Johnny) Replace The Toilet Flush Handle
Hi, My name is Johnny and I wanted to tell you how I replace the toilet flush handle. Replacing a flush handle on a toilet is an easy task that…
How I (Johnny) Flush A Water Heater
Hi, My name is Johnny and I wanted to tell you how I flush out a water heater. It is important to flush a water heater periodically to keep the…
How I (Johnny) Keep Pipes From Freezing Overnight
Keeping pipes from freezing overnight is a problem many people face when unusually cold temperatures arrive in an area. In most cases homes are built using methods that stand up…
How I (Johnny) Install Plumbing Heat Tape
Installing heat tape on water pipes to prevent freezing isn't needed on most properly constructed homes. Construction methods are used that in the area are good enough to prevent pipes…