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.
Ask Pete: Are Touchless Faucets Worth It?
One of the most common questions I get is people asking me: “are touchless faucets worth it?” These questions mostly come from future-forward or new homeowners who want all the latest technology in their homes. Or home chefs that want to avoid dirtying...
How to Choose a Kitchen Faucet
An imperfect or dysfunctional kitchen faucet can be aggravating, so if it’s time for a different faucet, how do you know what factors are most important when choosing your new one? We’ve got that information, so we can share with you how to choose a...
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...
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