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Rain, rain go away, let my septic last another day
Rain. We need it. Rain brings life to our parched soil. But too much rain can mean problems if...
Portable propane tanks to run your water heater? Don't do it!
As the weather gets colder people are firing up their heaters. For those on propane this can be a...
Winter plumbing tips from John the Plumber
The weather is gorgeous right now and we may even have some warmer weeks in the forecast, but...
what they are and what they aren't
Every time a home is sold, there's a very good chance that the lender is going to require a septic...
Remodeling, repairs and new construction – hire right and protect yourself
Knowing whom to hire when doing home projects can mean the difference between a successful venture...
John the Plumber: Looking for a few good workers
On Saturday, June 25, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., you will find John the Plumber owner, John Nelson,...
Septic systems: not as scary as you think
John Nelson, owner of John the Plumber, no longer provides septic pumping services but he still...
Taking care of our mental health
Life as an adult has never been easy but these last few years have been particularly trying for all...
DIYers in the house
It’s not every day the plumber gives you tips so that you don’t need to call them, but today is...
Straight talk from the plumber
John the Plumber gets a lot of the same questions from folks, so he decided to address a few of the...
Free inspections for peace of mind
In a world that seems to have gone mad, where everything costs more and you get less, where common...
The real costs of home repairs
A customer asked me how much it cost to install a new 40 gallon water heater. I answered him:...
We'll say it again: No wipes in the pipes!
(This article is a re-run from John the Plumber – but the message is still important – and with...
John the Plumber: New office makes Google grumpy
John the Plumber has a new office and Google isn't happy with it. "Not sure what happened exactly,"...
More from the plant based plumber
A few months ago, John the Plumber shared with us the benefits he's experienced from a plant-based...
Life, liberty and the pursuit of...plumbing?
A well-known phrase in the United States Declaration of Independence is "Life, Liberty and the...
Overcome your septic fears with an effluent filter
One of the greatest concerns that a homeowner can have is regarding their septic system. If you...
Straight talk from the plumber
John the Plumber gets a lot of the same questions for folks so he decided to address a few of the...
John the Plumber: The plant-based plumber
What does being plant based have to do with being a plumber? John Nelson, owner of John the...
Thinking of buying a new water heater? Things you need to know
Purchasing a new water heater is about as much fun as buying new tires for your vehicle. Suffice it...
Don't let freezing nights equal freezing pipes
Tehachapi has already experienced below freezing overnight temperatures and there are more to come....
We'll say it again: No wipes in the pipes!
Baby wipes, personal care wipes, bleach or cleaning wipes, makeup removing wipes...none of them...
Where is my septic tank?
If you've lived in your home for an extended period of time, you may not know where your tank is loc...
A rose by any other name is still a rose, but a garbage disposal is not for garbage
We know, we know. We get it. It says “garbage disposal” right on the box. The manufacturer...
