First of all we must focus on what we are doing and then try to accommodate activities that will help you to make it easier
. Fixing plumbing problems is not usually funny. It is actually annoying. In order for us to change our mood we need to combine another activity along with plumbing problems fixing process.
Listening to the music is a very well known activity that is widely accepted as a funny time. We can combine music with the process of fixing some plumbing issue. Get a portable device with you while working. Plug in a head set and take one ear to listen and the other ear to be aware of the plumbing task.
Another option is to invite some friend when you are engaged in some plumbing task. There are a lot of benefits by inviting a friend. You will have a good company to talk to about diverse topics you like it and are not related to plumbing. You can also take advantage of your friend and ask him to help you to do simple actions that if done by yourself would delay the process.
It may happen you need some fixture that is not on hand. In that case you should go to the plumber store. But if you have a friend accompanying you, you can ask him to go to the nearest hardware store while you continue with other activities, preventing you from extending the time to solve the plumbing problem. Make sure you get a close friend with you that will not have any problem by lending you a hand.
Think about the activities you can combine that do not need to be fully attended. Listening to somebody is such an activity. If you do not have a living speaker as a friend then take a recorded speaker. Look for some audio lessons about a subject that you would like to learn more from. You will feel that you are increasing your knowledge while fixing plumbing problems.
Professional speaker's material is a good choice to be used while dealing with those plumbing issues. Ideas that will give you a sight about how to improve yourself are always good things to listen to. In this case you are not with a living teacher but you are free to select which kind of topics you would like to learn from. A close friend, music you like or listening to motivational ideas will be a good company for getting fun while fixing common plumbing problems.