Imagine the scene: You are drinking your coffee in the morning, getting ready to start your day. Suddenly, disaster strikes. Unknown source of water begins to pool on your floor. Panic sets in. It’s funny how often we only consider plumbers during emergencies. But these unsung plumbers are responsible for keeping our sinks and pipes singing.

Much like the gears inside a timepiece, plumbing operates mostly out of sight, but is crucial for a smooth sail. Imagine a house without a functional toilet, or one with a dripping water tap that keeps people awake at nights. Dreadful, right? A plumber performs his art six feet below ground level and in the attic. As if they had a magic spell that could transform chaos to calm.

The plumbing problems I faced last year were my own. A day before a family get-together, I had pipes burst. As you can see, catastrophe was looming. Joe, or the Emergency Plumber as we’ll call him, was called. Joe arrived with a tool belt to rival Batman’s utility. Within minutes, he identified the problem and set to work. He cracked jokes while working to reduce my anxiety.