Who would think that finding a plumber would be so hard?

I don't get it.

Tradespeople need to work, right?

Then why has it taken me days to find a plumber that does service calls?!? Seriously. There are 20 listings in the phone book under "Plumbing Contractors"-and I've only been able to find one that does service calls. Apparently you aren't supposed to have plumbing emergencies, only well planned out, booked ahead plumbing jobs.

So we have to hope that the guy that will come on short notice is good. Don't have any other choice in the matter. I guess if he really messes up, we can book a contractor to come in next month to fix it. Sheesh!

I'm beginning to understand why there's so much crappy DYI repairs and "projects" in all the houses in this town. It's easier to do it yourself than to book a pro. Or, there's always been just the one guy willing to do work and he sucks. "The Un-handy Handyman" we call him. I can recognize his work on sight. Taps turn backwards? P-trap under the sink looks like a Q and doesn't drain very well? Windows put in with the latches on the outside of the house? Yep. That's him.

I guess you can be less than stellar at your job when there's no competition.