Home remodeling

Home remodeling

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

Industry: Construction

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Studs

Construction; Home remodeling

In wall framing, thevertical members to which horizontal pieces are nailed. Studs are spaced either16 inches or 24 inches apart.

Subfloor

Construction; Home remodeling

Usually, plywood sheets that are nailed directly to the floorjoists and that receive the finish flooring.

Sump

Construction; Home remodeling

A pit in the basement inwhich water collects to be pumped out with a sump pump.

Stud finders are devices that help locate wall studs, enabling customers to hang pictures, mirrors and shelves securely. It comes in two basic types—electronic, which finds the stud by measuring the ...

Stringer

Construction; Home remodeling

Along, horizontal member which connects uprights in a frame or supports a flooror the like. One of the enclosed sides of a stair supporting the treads andrisers.

Straight snips

Construction; Home remodeling

Also called regular snips. Cutting edges are sharpened at 78 degree to 85 degree angles.

Strike

Construction; Home remodeling

The metal plate the latch slides into is on the doorjamb or frame. All new locksets come with strikes, but some homeowners may want to replace them with high-security strikes or replace damaged ones.