Home remodeling

Home remodeling

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.

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Gutter

Construction; Home remodeling

A channel at the eaves forconveying away rain water.

Grounds

Construction; Home remodeling

Pieces of wood embedded inplaster of walls to which skirtings are attached. Also wood pieces used to stopthe plaster work around doors and windows.

It allows you to use a plug with three prongs in a receptacle that has only two slots. Cube-shaped plastic or rubber. Has a small U-shaped piece that is to be attached to the screw in the middle of ...

Jalousies

Construction; Home remodeling

Windows with movable, horizontal glass slats angledto admit-ventilation and keep out rain. This term is also used for outsideshutters of wood constructed in this way.

Jamb

Construction; Home remodeling

An upright surface that lines an opening for a dooror window.

J-channel

Construction; Home remodeling

Used to trim out the ends of siding panels where they meet a door or window. Also used to cover cut edges of panels around windows and under the eaves.

LB fitting

Construction; Home remodeling

Generally, an LB fitting is placed outside at the point where the conduit leaves the house. Connects at a 90º angle. Has thick gaskets to make it impervious to moisture.