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.
Pete Asks: Is Your Plumbing Ready for Holiday Guests?
The holidays are right around the corner, which means you may be having people over to celebrate. To make the most out of your gathering, you need to make sure your home is ready in every way – from the decorations to the cleanliness to, yes, even the...
What Is Involved In Repiping Your House?
Have you seen signs that your home may need new pipes? Maybe you bought an older home and leaks are sprouting up or perhaps you are doing a major renovation. If you heard the term “repiping your house” as a solution that might sound terrifying, but it is...
Ask Pete Why Does My Toilet Rock Back And Forth
Is your toilet feeling like a rocking chair? A toilet that rocks back and forth is uncomfortable. While it may seem like a minor inconvenience, fixing your rocking toilet sooner rather than later is important. Keep reading to learn what Pete says about...
Ask Pete: Can I Convert My Wood Fireplace to Gas?
Having an indoor fireplace in your home provides lots of benefits. But let’s be honest – a wood-burning fireplace requires a lot of care and upkeep. If you’re tired of chopping wood, hauling logs around, and caring for your fireplace, a gas fireplace is a...
Gas Fireplace Maintenance Tips
As the temperatures start to drop in the Phoenix area, you’ll want to make sure that your gas fireplace is ready to keep you warm. Now is the time to get your gas fireplace service and follow our other gas fireplace maintenance tips.
Keep Your Pipes From Freezing This Arizona Winter
Frozen pipes are a common concern for homeowners, especially as cold weather approaches. Temperatures can get down to freezing in the Phoenix area, which puts your pipes at risk. Luckily, there are ways to keep your pipes from freezing this Arizona winter.
Ask Pete: How Do I Flush A Water Heater?
When you become a homeowner, you have a lot of responsibilities, and one of them is managing household appliances, like the water heater. Today, we’re going to ask Pete a few questions about maintaining a water heater, and specifically how to flush a water...
How To Descale A Tankless Water Heater
Regular maintenance and descaling of your tankless water heater will extend its life. Keep reading to learn how to descale a tankless water heater. Of course, you can always call us at Phend Plumbing to get the job done right!
Ask Pete: How To Fix Cloudy Tap Water?
Homeowners in the Gilbert-Mesa area tend to have decent tap water, but problems can occur anywhere. When your tap water gets a little strange looking, you will want to know how to clear it up. Is your tap water suddenly cloudy? Hear what Pete recommends!
7 Plumbing Tools Every Homeowner Should Have
Even if you are not a proficient DIYer, you do likely need to have some tools in your home. Every home needs a hammer and a screwdriver, right? Plumbing tools are right up there in importance for your tool box, but what, exactly, are the 7 plumbing tools...
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