If you have a leak in your home, it can be incredibly frustrating when you can't find the cause. While many plumbers obviously have sophisticated
Why Your Drain Smells Bad
If your drain smells bad, you could drive yourself crazy trying to figure out what's going on. You may have cleaned, cleaned and then cleaned some
What to Do With Broken Faucet Handles
At Ben Franklin, we find that broken faucet handles are a nuisance for a variety of reasons. Sometimes, a broken faucet can also be leaking. Other
What To Do When Pipes Make Gurgling Sound
When you use your sink, your shower or your toilet and you hear that your pipes are making a gurgling sound, then you more than likely have a blocked
Getting the Jump on Running Toilets
You instantly know when your toilet is running. There’s that tell-tale noise as you pass by the bathroom, even though no one has used the toilet for
Avoid the Buildup of Grease in Drain Pipes
While the use of some fats, oils and grease is vital for cooking, they are not good for the drains and pipes in your plumbing system. At Ben Franklin,
Why Your Toilet Doesn’t Fill With Enough Water
Whether you have a low-flow toilet, a dual-flush toilet or you have a traditional model, if your toilet doesn't fill with the proper amount of water
The Difference Between Hard Water and Soft Water
If you're looking at a water filtration system for your home and done some research, you've undoubtedly read about hard and soft water. But what do
How to Clear a Sink Drain Trap
If your kitchen sink gets clogged on a regular basis, the culprit might just be the sink drain trap. This is the curved portion of plumbing under the
