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.
Checking For Slab Leak Signs
Most homes in the Phoenix Valley have post tension concrete slabs for foundations. The USDA survey shows clay soil in the Phoenix area that has a tendency to expand and contract particularly during our monsoon summer rains and a reinforced slab helps...
Tankless Water Heaters: Pros and Cons
If you are in the market for a new water heater or if you are building a home, you have probably seen a lot of talk about a tankless water heater, but it is not something most of us know a lot about.
Sewer Line Replacement
High on the list of the things homeowners don’t want to have to worry about is anything to do with the sewer line. It seems intimidating and unknowable, but that isn’t the case at all. If you are worried about needing a sewer line replacement we are here...
When Should I Replace My Water Heater?
Homeownership comes with a lot of perks, but it can also inspire lots of worries. For example, you may worry about the plumbing, or you may ask yourself, when should I replace my water heater? How can you know if your water heater needs work, or if it is...
How To Tell If Your Sewer Line Is Broken
How on Earth would you know if your sewer line might be damaged or need repair? It is under the ground and not something you can just check like the electrical breaker box. When you’ve got some strange signs from the plumbing, you need to know how to tell...
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