Plumbers can smell your fear, and they charge you for it.  Whether it’s a running toilet or a clogged drain, a plumber is going to charge you $80 - $100 just for the trip; and another $80 - $100 for each additional hour.   Plumbing parts don’t cost nearly that much, and $80 an hour is a steep labor fee (I know I don’t make nearly that much).  So what are you being charged for?  The answer is your fear.  Often times the fix is easier than putting together Legos.  But plumbing is intimidating.  And what if you make a mistake?  A water leak can cost thousands in repairing damage to flooring and walls.  Well I’m going to let you in on a little secret that might cost me a few of my plumber customers.  Plumbing is easy.  Sometimes a little nasty, but it’s not rocket science.  It can be as easy as screwing a hose to a water faucet.  And if you have a helpful, local hardware store; a sales person will tell you what you need and how to fix it.  If you exercise that option, you may get out of yo