Home improvement

Home improvement

Home improvement is the process of repairing existing fixtures or making additions to a residential piece of land.

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Toenail

Real estate; Home improvement

To toenail a shingle means to drive the roofing nails at an angle.

Toggle bolts

Real estate; Home improvement

A toggle bolt has a mechanism that folds up so that it can be pushed through a regular drill hole, but when it is fastened the toggle opens up to clamp to the back side of the wall.

Toile

Real estate; Home improvement

A fabric with a solid background and pastoral scenes printed in a solid color.

Track lighting

Real estate; Home improvement

Track lighting is a long flexible mount that attaches to a single ceiling box and allows you to mount and direct lighting multiple fixtures exactly where you want it.

Vent flashing

Real estate; Home improvement

Vent flashing is installed around (you guessed it) the vents on your roof. The flashing is typically made of metal and has a rubber grommet around the edge.

Vintage

Real estate; Home improvement

Vintage materials are those from an earlier time. Vintage materials can be anything from clothing from the 1940s to antique furniture to old advertisements.