Stories from under the floorboards.
Editorial index for the Phend journal — how-tos, neighborhood stories, and the occasional repair post-mortem from our crew in Mesa, Gilbert, and across the East Valley.
Our Plumbing Tips for Homeowners
Owning your own home comes with so many benefits and while your plumbing system isn’t glamorous and seems quite boring, it is actually one of the most important parts of your home. Believe it or not, your plumbing is one of the primary home features that...
How to Get Hair Out of a Bathtub Drain
Yeah, it might be a little gross to think about, but when you’ve got a slow drain in your bath or shower, you might think “hair clog” first. It is the most common cause of slow or clogged bathtub drains so you absolutely want to know how to get that hair...
How Long Does It Take For Hot Water To Come Back
Is there anything more frustrating than running out of hot water in the middle of a task that requires hot water? When your water supply suddenly turns cold, you need to know one vital thing: how long does it take for hot water to come back? We’ve got some...
Touch Versus Touchless Faucets: What You Need to Know
The little luxuries can be the most impactful. Take the case of the humble kitchen faucet. Now that we are accustomed to the excellent faucet designs that make it a cinch to fill our pots and wash our dishes and fruit, we have moved on to helpful...
How To Fix Water Hammer In Plumbing Pipes
Your home is your haven and it is the ideal place for peace and relaxation. Is there anything worse than a sudden and alarming sound from your plumbing to ruin that peace? Have you ever heard what sounds like hammering or banging after you shut off your...
How To Clear A Clogged Sink Drain
When a sink in your home gets clogged, we know it isn’t a minor nuisance. It can be a real problem impacting the whole household and nobody needs that trouble right now. We are great plumbers, but we know you don’t want to call a plumber for everything, so...
5 Sewer Line Problems Only A Camera Inspection Can Find
Most homeowners don’t want to have to think about where sewage goes and how it gets there, but once you start having alarming signs of sewer line problems, you do want to know exactly what is going on. That way, your professional plumber can handle it...
How To Unclog The Kitchen Sink
Is your kitchen sink clogged? Here’s how you can learn how to unclog the kitchen sink and fix it yourself. Never fear – many simple solutions are available to homeowners to fix and unclog a kitchen drain without calling a professional plumber. First, we...
Top Reasons Your Toilet Isn’t Flushing Properly
When your toilet is broken, you know it. There is no doubt. But when your toilet is “acting up” or just seems off somehow, that is less clear. What if it won’t flush all the way? Or what if sometimes it seems it would help to increase the power of the...
Trenchless Sewer Repair: Pipe Bursting or Re-lining?
When you have to accept that you have a serious issue with your pipes and need to resolve a broken pipe, a root intrusion, or even a collapsed pipe, most homeowners fear the whole area will have to be dug up. Nobody wants a trench dug in their beautiful...
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