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dowel screw

Construction; Home remodeling

The screw is threaded on both ends and is used or assembling pieces of furniture end to end.

dovetail saw

Construction; Home remodeling

Similar to a backsaw, with stiff reinforced back, only smaller with finer teeth. It is Used for fine finish cuts, such as cutting dovetail joints in woodworking. Also a common saw ...

double-pole switch

Construction; Home remodeling

Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. Mounted in an electrical box. Has four brass terminal screws.

double glazing

Construction; Home remodeling

An insulating window paneformed of two thicknesses of glass with a sealed air space between them.

double hung windows

Construction; Home remodeling

Windows with an upper and lower sash, each supported by cords and weights.

dormer

Construction; Home remodeling

The projecting frame of a recess in a sloping roof.

door shoe

Construction; Home remodeling

Made of extruded aluminum and vinyl. Attached to the bottom of a door to help form a seal between the door and the threshold.Used primarily in conjunction with a smooth top ...