Who doesn’t love the transition from summer to fall? Goodbye brutal heat, hello crisp mornings. Not to mention, Thanksgiving is right around the corner! Spending time with family, cooking together, eating a delicious meal – no wonder Thanksgiving is a beloved holiday in the U.S. Let’s take it back to the cooking for a minute, CONTINUE READING »
It can be hard to protect your family and to protect your home. You don’t have to do it alone though. You can rely on the superhero powers of your trusty plumbers here in Northfield, MN. While your idea of superheroes may come from comic books, these real-life superheroes can help you out when you CONTINUE READING »
In modern-day Northfield, MN we take for granted many of the comforts that indoor plumbing provides. But have you ever really paused to think about how your plumbing got its beginning? Do you wonder what plumbing fixtures looked like over history? The history of plumbing is actually very interesting. It not only tells the CONTINUE READING »
If you aren’t a professional plumber, it can seem daunting to think about finding the source of a leak in your home. It is crucial that you act as soon as you suspect a leak. A small leak can slowly cause serious damage to your home; a big leak that is brewing can be devastating. CONTINUE READING »
Kitchen and bathroom renovations can help to improve the value of your home and ensure your home remains in peak condition for the long-term. But one of the leading challenges for many homeowners is completing the renovation process in an affordable manner and in a quick timeframe. Choose Renovation Experts Early As the year moves CONTINUE READING »
The holidays can bring stress for only you, but also your plumbing. Here are some tips from Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® of Northfield, MN to help keep things running smoothly: Never pour cooking oil or fats down your drain. Oil can solidify and clog your line. Pour oil and fat into a container or jar and CONTINUE READING »
If you have driven past our shop lately you might have noticed that we have made many improvements. We have new pavement in front and gave the building a new coat of paint. We also added two native flower beds to our landscape! Our newest of the two is a tallgrass prairie. It is small CONTINUE READING »
Summer is starting to coming to a close and it’s almost time for the kids to get ready for school. As you adjust to changes in your schedule, it can be difficult to keep track of your water use. We would like to share some tips to help get the most out of your water CONTINUE READING »
June is National Safety Month, and while we want you to put safety first every day, we hope by focusing on safety this month we can help spread the word and awareness. We have a few simple tips that could help keep you and your family safe. Here are some things to consider… Add non CONTINUE READING »
We have compiled a list of tips homeowners should add to their “to-clean” list this spring that take only a few minutes. Using simple household items such as vinegar, tweezers and a toothbrush, you can potentially prevent future plumbing headaches: Shower head. Mineral deposits can build up, likely causing the shower to run inefficiently. Clean CONTINUE READING »
