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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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plastic pipe
Real estate; Home improvement
Plastic pipe comes as either ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Most homes since mid-1970 have plastic pipes and fittings because it’s inexpensive ...
plumb line
Real estate; Home improvement
A vertical guide created by hanging a weighted string from the ceiling.
plumber's snake
Real estate; Home improvement
The plumber’s snake has a long tightly coiled wire attached to a handle. This coiled wire can slither down the pipes clearing blockages and even pulling out the obstruction.
plunger
Real estate; Home improvement
A plumbing tool that is used to loosen clogs by using suction to dislodge the clog.
polystyrene foam insulation
Real estate; Home improvement
A type of insulating material made of polystyrene foam. This foam is waterproof.
popcorn ceilings
Real estate; Home improvement
Popcorn ceilings are textured, acoustic ceilings that are sprayed on and resemble popcorn or cottage cheese when they dry.
prime
Real estate; Home improvement
To prime a surface means to apply a primer and/or sealer to the surface to seal the surface and provide the best bond for the paint.
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