Hey Legends, 30+ years crawling under houses, inside factories, and behind toilets — these are the 10 tools that have literally kept me sane (and employed). Ranked by how often they get used on a real maintenance call-out. 1. Tongue-and-Groove Pliers (aka Gas Pliers, Waterpump Pliers, Channellocks) The absolute king. Grips anything, twists anything, holds anything. If I could only take one tool… this is it. Sorry, shifter — you’re second. 2. Adjustable Wrench (Shifting spanner) Does 90% of nuts and bolts. One tool, endless sizes. The lazy plumber’s best friend (and yes, I’m lazy when it saves time). 3. Pipe Wrench The heavy-duty brute. Two of these = one to hold the pipe, one to turn the fitting. Without them you’re just swearing at rusty galvanized. 4. Basin Wrench The only way to reach those stupid mounting nuts hidden behind sinks. Long handle + swivel jaw = the tool that stops you from punching the vanity. 5. Pipe and Tubing Cutters Clean, square cuts on copper or PEX. Bad cuts = leaks = callbacks. No one wants to be the guy who has to come back twice. 6. Hacksaw (with spare blades) When nothing else fits. Cuts metal, plastic, old bolts, your patience — whatever’s in the way. 7. Plumber’s Torch For sweating copper joints. Nothing says “permanent fix” like a nice hot solder joint… and a small burn on your thumb. 8. Plunger + Drain Auger (Plumber’s Snake) Plunger handles 80% of toilet clogs. The other 20%? Auger. Never leave the van without both — unless you enjoy fishing with your hand. 9. Headlamp / strong work light Because 90% of plumbing happens in dark cupboards, under sinks, or in roofs. Eyesight is overrated anyway… right? 10. Multitool and/or Multi-bit screwdriver (with good bits) Phillips, flat, torx, square — one handle does them all. Saves carrying a whole toolbox just for screws. Honourable mentions: Mole grips (emergency third hand), tape measure (obvious), spirit level (keeps things from looking drunk). What’s missing from my list? What’s your #1 “if I forget this I go home” tool? Drop it below — stupid answers get a laugh, smart ones get a like 😏

You are lying in bed late at night when it is all deadly quiet. You can hear water running somewhere. 1. What would you do? 2. What will you do once you find it?

Was chatting to @Samuel Anderson the other day about game we can play around activities in the group. He sent me a few options to start with. Id like to hear from the community what they think of how we could formulate this game and have some fun! Your thoughts Ideas: 🔍 CORE CONCEPT (WHAT THIS REALLY IS) “Wizzard of OS: Pipewood Village” is a progression-based problem-solving ecosystem: Members = players Problems = quests Answers = actions Engagement = currency Experience = leveling system Ozzie = the “Wizard” authority figure It mirrors Skool’s mechanics: Posts → Quests Comments → Help actions Likes/engagement → Points Leaderboard → Progress path

Met @Samuel Anderson here and have to say this song explains what a plumber does in his daily walk. Listen to it and get Rolling with the DiceZ..💃 Samuel you are truly a master with your music! https://youtu.be/zxm5f21WYCM?si=JyD9aaniwB3k6eRz

Have you got 2 left hands. Let us know what DIY you enjoy the most.