Home remodeling

Home remodeling

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

Industry: Construction

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Cantilever

Construction; Home remodeling

A projecting beam or joist,not supported at one end, used to support an extension of a structure.

A Tool consisting of two curved pieces of metal that are joined at one end with a pivot that has a screw to adjust the distance between the two pieces. It is used for transferring measurements from a ...

Carriage

Construction; Home remodeling

The member which supports the steps or treads of a stair.

Carpenter's level

Construction; Home remodeling

Tool that employs bubble vials positioned in the centre and both ends to cheque vertical and horizontal surfaces for level or plumb.

Capped nail

Construction; Home remodeling

Has a plastic or metal flat cap at the head. Used for installing foam insulation to exterior surfaces. Some types are made for hammering into masonry as well.

Ceiling box

Construction; Home remodeling

Also known as a junction box or splice box. Used to anchor ceiling fixtures and serves as a junction box where wires can meet and run to other areas of the room.

C-clamp

Construction; Home remodeling

The most common type of clamp—consists of a C-shaped frame, made of either forged steel or cast iron, into which an adjustable screw is assembled to change the jaw opening.