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Home remodeling
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.
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Wall driller anchor
Construction; Home remodeling
For light-duty use on drywall. The fastener makes its own hole in the drywall. Do not use overhead.
Wall plates
Construction; Home remodeling
Also known as faceplates or covers. A flat metal, plastic or wooden piece that covers the openings in the wall made by receptacles and switches.
V-type weather strip
Construction; Home remodeling
Once the door is closed, the open ends of the V shape close together, with one end of the V touching the door and the other adhered to the door. Forms an airtight seal.
Verge
Construction; Home remodeling
The edge of tiles, slatesor shingles, projecting over the gable of a roof.
Vinyl gasket weather strip
Construction; Home remodeling
Weather stripping that cushions as it seals. Can be used in places with warping or irregularities.
Venetian window
Construction; Home remodeling
A window with one largefixed central pane and smaller panes at each side.
