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Real estate

Of or pertaining to property of land and the buildings on it. This also includes any minerals, crops, or any other natural resource. The business of real estate is the buying, selling, or renting property.

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electrical tape

Real estate; Home improvement

Electrical tape is used to secure the electrical connections and to keep the wires attached to each other.

energy envelope

Real estate; Home improvement

A houses energy envelope refers to the seal within which the homes heating and cooling is maintained.

faucet aerator

Real estate; Home improvement

The faucet aerator forces water though a fine mesh to increase the force with which the water comes out of the faucet. The aerator lets you use less water while still maintaining ...

faux finish

Real estate; Home improvement

A painting technique that employs different styles and techniques to give a wall more interest than a standard flat finish.

feather

Real estate; Home improvement

To feather the edges means to apply the materials (paint, drywall compound, and so on) so that it’s thinner on the edges to allow it to blend into the surrounding material.

fiberglass insulation

Real estate; Home improvement

Fiberglass insulation is the most common type of insulation and is available as either batts or loose fill. It is relatively inexpensive, and the batts are very easy to install. ...

fixture base

Real estate; Home improvement

The fixture base is the part of a ceiling lighting/fan fixture that contains the wiring. The fixture base secures to the ceiling box to provide electricity to the fixture.