Oh, North Park plumber. There are craft breweries and hipster cafes, as well as that vintage shop everyone loves. Let’s talk about plumbing, which is less glamorous but crucial. Yeah, you heard me right. Plumbing. Plumbing.

What about plumbers in North Park now? It’s a special breed. Imagine that one day they are wrestling pipes older than grandma’s in those charming, but quirky historic homes. Then, the next day, they are installing sleek fixtures into a new swanky eatery where avocado is served on every dish.

These people are more than just experts at unclogging drains and fixing leaks. (Though they have mad skills in those areas too). Like local water wizards they help save the earth one low-flow flush at atime. California is thirsty folks, and plumbers like these are there to make sure we don’t pour precious water down drains.

Now let’s talk a little about style. You’ve probably walked in to a bathroom that made you feel like you were entering a spa. You may have seen a kitchen sink which made you feel like doing dishes. The plumbers deserve a round of applause for this. The plumbers have a keen eye for design despite their many pipes and tools.

Imagine that you are awakened by the sound Niagara Falls in your living area at 2 AM. Who ya gonna call? Your local North Park Plumber, not Ghostbusters. These plumbers are the real heroes who brave disaster zones and fight geysers without hesitation.

Here’s what makes them unique–their love of the community. In North Park where all the shops are locally owned, and people know each other’s names (shocking! I know), plumbers do more than fix things. They’re part of a community. Trust is important here.

The next time you’re strolling down University Avenue and sipping on your artisanal latte, or shopping for a great deal at the thrift store remember those heroes that keep our urban oasis humming along.

North Park plumbers: the unsung guardians who keep us comfortable by navigating ancient labyrinths under our feet, with only a plunging tool and willpower. Artists who make functional items look fabulous. Knights in shining armor who are ready to take on our plumbing dragons. And eco-warriors who save California one drip at time.

We may not find plumbing glamorous, but imagine if you had to do without it. Thank you to those who work to ensure that we don’t have to!

It’s not about baking cookies (unless you use lasers to do it). Keep your skills sharp and choose tools that are easy to use. You can also add some training here and there, because humans are sometimes the weakest link.