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Home improvement
Home improvement is the process of repairing existing fixtures or making additions to a residential piece of land.
Industry: Real estate
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Cure
Real estate; Home improvement
Curing paint is the process of the paint taking its final shape. Curing happens after the paint dries and until the curing is complete the painted surface can still be damaged.
Curtain heading
Real estate; Home improvement
The curtain heading is the top of the curtain that attaches to the curtain rod.
Custom-mixed paint
Real estate; Home improvement
A paint that has been mixed to make a specific colour that the customer has requested.
Awl
Real estate; Home improvement
A tool with a handle and a long, sharp pointed end used for punching holes into things like wood or leather.
Awning windows
Real estate; Home improvement
Awning windows are hinged at the top and swing outward via a crank or lever.
Ballcock
Real estate; Home improvement
The gravity-operated valve that controls the flow of water into the toilet tank.
Baseboards
Real estate; Home improvement
Baseboards are the finish strips between the floor and the wall and range in width from 3 to 18 inches.
