Home remodeling

Home remodeling

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

Industry: Construction

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Multiple tap

Construction; Home remodeling

Like the table tap, it plugs into an existing outlet to increase the number of outlets at a location. It typically has four to six plugs.

Mounting block

Construction; Home remodeling

Offers a waterproof surface for installing outlets, lighting and plumbing fixtures with new siding. Used with wood, aluminum, vinyl, stucco, brick or shake siding.

Motion switch

Construction; Home remodeling

Turns on the light as you enter the room. Good for both convenience and security.

Multi-bit screwdriver

Construction; Home remodeling

Allows the user to have a number of different types of tips in one tool. Some models store the interchangeable tips in a self-contained unit.

Moulding

Construction; Home remodeling

A strip of decorativematerial having a plane or curved narrow surface prepared for ornamentalapplication. These strips are often used to hide gaps at wall junctures.

Needle-nose pliers

Construction; Home remodeling

Also called long-nose pliers, they have a pointed nose for doing work in tight places. They are used frequently for electrical and electronics work and mosthave side cutters for cutting wire.