Hey legends, Welcome to **Ossie Live Plumbing DIY Mentor** — the home for plumbing disasters, deck fails, and woodwork nightmares to get judged… lovingly. 🛠️ I’m Ossie (@OssieLiveMentor). 30+ years in the trades as a maintenance expert, IOPSA chairman and PIRB inspector. I’ve run businesses, taught solar, and even survived getting stabbed in the face (bad day at the office). I lost an eye, so now I’m your "voice in the ear" instead of the guy crawling under the house. **What we do here:** This is for real-time, "mid-job" brainstorming. Stuck on a leak? Deck looking like a diving board? Bring it here for practical, no-nonsense advice before you blow a pipe. **The Workshop Rules:** ✅ **Ask the ‘Stupid’ Questions:** Better to look dumb for 5 minutes than remain stupid for life. ✅ **Check the Ego:** Sarcasm is welcome; bullying is not. 🚫 **No BS:** No spam, no crypto, no bots. ⚠️ **Safety First:** This is educational entertainment. Check the pinned disclaimers—if your house floods, that’s on you! **How to get started:** 1️⃣ **Introduce Yourself:** Drop a comment below. What’s your biggest DIY headache or plumbing nightmare right now? 2️⃣ **Watch this Space:** Pinned tips and posts are coming. 3️⃣ **Live Q&As:** Free group sessions are launching soon—have your job photos ready. So... what’s the "stupid" question you’ve been too proud to ask? I’ve got the popcorn and the wrench ready. Fire away. 👇 — **Ossie** (Your invisible, slightly judgmental live mentor)

Hey legends and new faces 👋 Welcome to Ossie Da Invisible Live Mentor — the no-BS corner for plumbers, apprentices, handymen, DIYers and anyone who’s ever been elbow-deep in trouble and thought “what now?” To make this group actually useful, let’s get to know each other. Drop a quick intro below and tell us: - Where you’re from (country or city is fine) - What you do (plumber, apprentice, handyman, DIY warrior, homeowner, etc.) - Why you joined — what’s one plumbing/DIY headache you’re hoping to solve here? Stupid intros are not only allowed — they’re encouraged. We’ll laugh for 30 seconds, then get on with fixing stuff. Example: “G’day, I’m Dave from Auckland. Sparky by day, terrible plumber by night. Joined because my last DIY tap change flooded the laundry and the wife is still not speaking to me 😂” Your turn — fire away! The more we know about each other, the better I can help. Can’t wait to meet you all. — Ossie (Your invisible mentor, currently hiding in a 1m cubicle with safety glasses and headphones on)