Ben Franklin Plumbing

Fix a Faucet Yourself

There are many things around the house that are just not that hard to fix. A leaky faucet is usually one of them. If you are willing to invest a bit of time, you can save your household a service and parts call to a plumber. If you search the Internet, you will see long [...]

Fixing a Leaky Pipe

Just about every home owner has experienced issues with the pipes in their home. It seems like it is just a fact of home ownership. Sooner or later a problem will arise concerning pipes. Home owners usually recognize that there is a problem when they receive a water bill that seems rather high. The first [...]

Water Softeners

How a Water Softener Works Before the water enters your faucet in your sink or tub, it’s in the ground. During this time water accumulates soluble pieces of whatever passes through it like dirt. In some cases this can make it unfit to consume. However, in most cases the water contains minerals like magnesium and [...]