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Home improvement
Home improvement is the process of repairing existing fixtures or making additions to a residential piece of land.
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National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA)
Real estate; Home improvement
The NFPA is an organisation created to establish rules and guidelines that will help to prevent fires.
Navajo-blanket print
Real estate; Home improvement
A series of traditional geometric designs used on Navajo blankets.
Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe
Real estate; Home improvement
This white or cream-colored pipe is the most commonly used pipe for drain lines. It's strong, untouchable by chemicals, and seems to last forever! The rating and diameter is stamped right on the ...
Schedule 40 PVC
Real estate; Home improvement
Schedule 40 PVC is strong enough for residential drain lines, but cheque with your plumbing inspector first.
Pvc pipe schedule 80
Real estate; Home improvement
Corrosion resistant pressure pipe sometimes used for cold-water supply lines, but not suitable for hot water.
Shaker
Real estate; Home improvement
A decorating style (1830-1850) that utilises designs that are plain in appearance, stripped to bare essentials, with few turnings and no decorations.
Tri-sodium phosphate (TSP)
Real estate; Home improvement
An alkaline cleaning material. TSP-PF is a phosphate-free version.
