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Home remodeling

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

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Aviation snips

Construction; Home remodeling

Also called compound leverage snips. Cuts easier because of double fulcrum, compound leverage action.

Adhesive-backed foam tape

Construction; Home remodeling

Installed by pressing into position and sticking permanently. Requires no nails or tools.  Available in different types.

Adjustable wrench

Construction; Home remodeling

Comes in two styles: locking and non-locking. Non-locking styles feature an adjustable end opening with little provision made for slippage. The locking style also has an adjustable head, but uses a ...

Ampere

Construction; Home remodeling

The rate of flow of electricity through electric wires.

Air duct

Construction; Home remodeling

Pipes that carry warm air and cold air to rooms and back to furnace or air conditioning system.

Acoustical tile

Construction; Home remodeling

Special tile for walls and ceilings made of mineral,wood, vegetable fibers, cork, or metal. Its purpose is to control sound volume,while providing cover.

Socket adapter

Construction; Home remodeling

Screws into light sockets to adapt them for use as two outlets while keeping the function of a light socket.Also known as a current tap or socket switch.

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