Paul the Plumber rescued me today.
I'm one of those people who isn't fortunate enough to have been born with the common sense required to handle simple fixes around the home. And no, I'm not ashamed to admit that me and common sense aren't like peas in a pod. I need to be supervised!
In fact, my father, a retired mechanic, has actually forbidden me from ever learning how to change my own flat tire or the oil in my car on account of my poor ranking on the common sense scale. He says he'll rest easier knowing that I'll never attempt either of these seemingly simple fixes on my own because I'd probably do permanent damage to myself, the vehicle or both.
He and my husband actually talk smack about me in this regard. But it's all good. I know they do it and I know they love me, even though thy consider me incompetent.
Anyway, one of the ancient rubber hoses behind my washing machine burst this morning and turned into a geyser in my basement. I failed miserably at trying to turn the water off myself and was unsuccesful at finding a neighbor to help.
I was home alone with the baby when Paul came to the rescue. He was courteous. He worked fast. He explained what he was doing and why it needed to be done. His price was reasonable. And like the previous reviewer mentioned, he really does love what he does because it came up in conversation (he's a really personable guy!)
I'd absolutely recommend his services and if I ever need to be rescued from another plumbing emergency, Paul's my go-to guy.