Hosted By Mark Engel
Hello, I’m MARK ENGEL one of the owners of Robert Fischer Plumbing and a licensed plumber with years of hands-on experience fixing everything from simple leaks to full-blown plumbing disasters.
This show is all about helping homeowners understand their plumbing—what you can safely fix yourself, what you shouldn’t touch, and how to avoid expensive mistakes before they happen. No scare tactics. No sales pitches. Just real-world plumbing advice that saves you time, money, and stress. Let’s get into it.
HERE’S A SAMPLE OF WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ON SOME OF OUR UPCOMING PODCAST EPISODES
Foundation Episodes
- 5 Plumbing Problems You Can Fix Yourself (And 3 You Shouldn’t) Clear DIY boundaries that protect homeowners.
- The Most Common Plumbing Mistakes Homeowners Make Mistakes you see weekly—and how to avoid them.
- Emergency Plumbing Situations: What to Do in the First 10 Minutes Immediate damage-control steps.
- Why Plungers Don’t Work the Way You Think They Do Correct technique + common myths.
- The Truth About Chemical Drain Cleaners When they help, when they destroy pipes.
- Water Heaters Explained: Maintenance, Warning Signs, and Lifespan Repair vs. replace guidance.
- Low Water Pressure: DIY Fixes Before You Call a Plumber Step-by-step troubleshooting.
- Toilets 101: Running, Leaking, and Phantom Flushing Simple fixes homeowners love.
- Garbage Disposals: What They Can (and Can’t) Handle
- Leaky Faucets: When It’s a 5-Minute Fix vs. a Bigger Problem Save water and money
- How Small Plumbing Leaks Become Big Repairs Early warning signs.
- Seasonal Plumbing Checklist for Homeowners Winter freezes, summer strain, holiday guests.
- How to Read Your Water Bill for Hidden Plumbing Issues Spot leaks before damage shows.
- DIY Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Should Own What’s worth buying vs. skipping.
- Plumbing Myths That Cost Homeowners Money Debunk popular bad advice.
- Bathroom Remodel Plumbing Mistakes to Avoid Layout, drain slope, venting issues.
- Kitchen Plumbing Upgrades That Actually Add Value Smart investments vs. hype.
- Old Pipes: When Should You Start Worrying? Signs of aging systems.
- When DIY Crosses the Line into “Call a Pro” Safety, code, and cost realities.
- What a Plumber Wishes Every Homeowner Knew Personal, memorable, trust-building.