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Tim Carter helps Jason in PA repair a tub spout leaking water. The secret is to remove the tub spout and apply pipe thread compound. Teflon tape is not always the best product.

Prevent Sewe Backup in Your Home - Tim Carter, master plumber and founder of AsktheBuilder.com, shares how he prevents sewer backup in his own home. Go here to watch two important videos how to prevent sewer backup: https://www.askthebuilder.com/prevent-sewer-backup/

Laminate Countertop Repair Kit | Tim Carter describes the different repair kits for laminate tops. He then explains why they won't work for Robert's ruined laminate countertop. GREAT photo of the ruined top at: https://www.askthebuilder.com/laminate-countertop-repair-kit/

Install Extension Jambs on Vinyl Windows - Tim Carter helps Steven in Florida install extension jambs on his new vinyl windows. There are a few secret tips you need to use to get pro results. Go here to see a photo of Steven's window job: https://www.askthebuilder.com/how-to-install-extension-jambs-on-vinyl-windows/

Tim Carter, master plumber, helps Bill with his basement bathroom rough in. He needs to move the bathroom 15 feet and has venting questions.

How to Install Floor in Attic - Tim Carter helps Eric, who lives in Texas, how to solve the problem of installing a floor in his attic. There are wires on top of the joists and Eric has no clue what to do. Tim has two solutions.

A leaking patio enclosure roof problem is solved by Tim Carter, founder of AsktheBuilder.com. Tim recommends a sealant to try, then if that doesn't work, it's time to get a piece of rubber roofing.

Tim Carter chats with Jeff Burrill, the product manager for IRWIN Speedbor Spade Bits.

Tim Carter chats with Sydney Stevens, senior product manager for IRWIN, about the exciting new IRWIN® one-handed bar clamps and the F-clamps.

Tim Carter chats with Brian Morrison, group product marketing manager for LENOX, about their new carbide-tipped reciprocating saw blades.