Home remodeling

Home remodeling

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

Industry: Construction

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Bearing wall

Construction; Home remodeling

A wall that supports a floor or roof of a building.

Bay window

Construction; Home remodeling

A bay window is made of three windows: one large unit in the middle and two flanking windows that are usually placed at 30- to 45-degree angles.

Barrel bolt

Construction; Home remodeling

A sliding lock mechanism used to provide security for average weight doors and windows. It is surface mounted where the bolt slides into a catch on the other side of the door.

Baseboard

Construction; Home remodeling

A board along the floor against walls and partitions to hid gaps.

Angle vise

Construction; Home remodeling

Contains marked adjustments to permit clamping at different angles. It can also be adjusted to a flat position and used as a regular vise.

Apron

Construction; Home remodeling

A paved area, such as the juncture of a driveway with the street or with a garage entrance.

Arc fault circuit interrupter

Construction; Home remodeling

An arc fault occurs when the insulation surrounding wire and cable is damaged or deteriorates. The arc fault can flare at temperatures in excess of 10,000ºF and ignite surrounding combustible ...