I don't do many plumbing jobs around the house, but I do know how to change shower heads. I also tend to always somehow scratch up the finish despite wrapping a towel around the pipe when tightening them down. I can't believe this cool new Crescent Tongue and Groove Pliers with Grip Zone hasn't existed until now. This ingenious set of tongue and groove pliers has an integrated, non-marring pipe grip zone built into the handles that won't damage the finish on shower and sink fixtures. They also features a V-shaped haw for increased grip on various shapes and sizes, a unique tooth design that offers more torque with less effort, and exposed steel tips on the end of the handle for reaming and prying. Check out this VIDEO to see a demonstration.