Home remodeling

Home remodeling

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

Industry: Construction

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Ridge pole

Construction; Home remodeling

A thick longitudinal plank to which the ridge rafters of a roof areattached.

Retractable saw

Construction; Home remodeling

Comes in a variety of designs and is engineered for the blades to either retract or fold back into a plastic or wooden handle.

Roller spring catch

Construction; Home remodeling

Helps the cabinet door stay shut. This catch is available in single and double roller types.

Used on lower-slope roofs or as a supplement to shingles. Comes with either a smooth or mineral-covered surface on a heavy felt base that has been saturated with asphalt and then coated on both sides ...

Roll insulation

Construction; Home remodeling

Comes in continuous rolls that vary in width and thickness. Usually installed between open ceiling joists and wall studs. Has a vapour barrier that should be installed with the vapour barrier toward ...

Splash block

Construction; Home remodeling

Diverts water away from the foundation of the house. Only works if the grade of soil is already pitched away from the house's foundation.

Spiral-ratchet screwdriver

Construction; Home remodeling

Also called a Yankee Screwdriver or Yankee Push Drill. It drills and removes screws using a ratchet mechanism similar to a push-pull drill, with the driving action provided by pushing straight down ...