It’s National Hug a Plumber Day on April 25!
Many plumbers have saved the day (and, more often, night). They can prevent catastrophe by fixing a toilet or unclogging a drain. What would our lives be without these heroes of indoor plumbing? Don’t laugh. It takes great expertise to really know what goes on in those mazes of pipes and how to keep them all running like clockwork.
Let’s make this an opportunity to show them how much we value their work.
More than one-fifth of Russian households do not have access to indoor plumbing. Overall, Russia has the developed world's worst sanitation record.
This came in response to greater awareness of lead poisoning.
The growth of densely populated cities prompted the need for better waste disposal. Underground water and sewage systems eliminated open sewage ditches and cesspools.
Standard earthen plumbing pipes, with broad asphalt flanges for preventing leaks, existed in the urban settlements of present day Pakistan and northwest India.
"Playing music has always felt very natural. You know, you do try to do other things, and you do learn lessons that way, but eventually, well, if your dad is a plumber, you become a plumber. It's the family business, and I felt like I was taking over the family business."
"Not only is there no God, but try getting a plumber on weekends."
"If you're a plumber, you plumb. I'm an actor. I act."
"One of the best sleight-of-hand guys I know is a plumber."
"My mother hoped I'd be a plumber."
Nothing says thank you like a friendly hug! Let your plumber know he is appreciated.
How about a colorful plunger ornament for that Christmas tree?
Show gratitude by helping your plumber find new customers.
There are some plumbing problems that can't wait and we cannot fix! We need a plumber to bail us out.
Plumbers are professionals — sometimes handling sewage that can make us sick.
An expert plumber can prevent disaster — and even save your house.
