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 Ask the Builder Podcast 9 Highlights: Gary's got questions about his polybutylene water lines. Tim has answers. Steve's got a slow flushing frustrating toilet. Tim shares how to restore it in just hours Andy's got wood rot in some bay windows. Tim has a magic epoxy that will do the repair Tim shares a […]

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By: Tim Carter - Master Plumber " ...you need to have a deep understanding of plumbing waste and vent systems to be able to draw a riser diagram." CALL ME NOW and I'll draw your riser diagram in days - 603-470-0508 How To Draw Riser Diagram - Not Too Easy, Sorry! You want to know […]

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Sewer Gas Survey - Help Others Now Sewer gas in your home is yucky! Please take a few moments and complete this short sewer gas survey IF you've had sewer gas in your home or business in the past. If you're a business, I offer a consumer survey service. It's very affordable. If you have […]

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Plumbing Mistakes I’m blessed. Not only do I get emails each day from readers like you, but I also get questions from the Ask Tim page at my AsktheBuilder.com website. Believe it or not, these questions are never tiring and it’s like Christmas morning when I open them. The high-resolution photos that often accompany the […]

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Water Pipes Need Not Freeze This is the column Tim added in his January 3, 2018 AsktheBuilder Second Newsletter. Water supply lines in your home freeze because they get cold. Your plumber or builder should be smart enough to know to keep water lines on the warm sides of floors and walls. If you want […]

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Draw Plumbing Plans  Using Years of Experience You have to draw plumbing plans if you want your plumbing system to go in with no surprises. I've been a master plumber for almost forty years now and know how invaluable a great set of plans is to have on the job site. I can draw plumbing […]

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How to Thread Black Iron Pipe Video To thread black iron, you need to use special tools. It's dirty work and if it's hot outdoors, you'll break a sweat for sure. Related Links: Sealing Black Iron Pipe Joints - The BEST Sealant Flexible Gas Lines Instead of Stiff Black Iron Thread Black Iron in Minutes […]

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Just about everyone has to deal with a clogged toilet from time-to-time. Did you know it is possible to unclog a toilet without a plunger? A bucket of water can free a toilet clog.

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Drains need to be cleaned occasionally. Clogs are build up from soap film, body oil and other chemicals. Drain pipes can be cleaned with thick drain cleaners.

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