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.
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...
It’s Time To Winterize Your Outdoor Faucets and Valves
Just like medicine, prevention is the name of the game in plumbing, and in home ownership, to prevent costly problems. If you are an Arizona homeowner and are worried about freezing pipes, very simple precautions can save time and money. We’ll look into...
Slab Leak Repair Service: What To Expect
Are you worried you have a leak under your flooring? If you think you might need plumbing service for a slab leak repair, you will want to know exactly what to expect. Does this mean a dozen workers are going to need to be in your home for days? Is this...
Can Water Heaters Be Repaired?
When you realize something may not be right with your water heater (hopefully not because it exploded), you may wonder if water heaters can be repaired rather than replaced. The answer is some things can be replaced to fix an otherwise functioning water...
How to Hire the Right Plumber
As anyone who has had a plumbing issue knows all too well, plumbing is a very important part of your home and you need to know how to hire the right plumber. Hiring a plumber seems like a simple matter, but when you take into account the horror stories of...
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