Home improvement

Home improvement

Home improvement is the process of repairing existing fixtures or making additions to a residential piece of land.

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chlorinated polyvinyl chloride (CPVC) pipe

Real estate; Home improvement

CPVC (chlorinated polyvinyl chloride) pipe has PVC's strength but is heat-resistant, which makes it acceptable in many regions for use on interior supply lines.

English Manor House

Real estate; Home improvement

English Manor House is a decorating style that uses traditional furnishings and florals to capture the feel of an old English manor.

French country

Real estate; Home improvement

The French country look embraces the warmth and grace of the Provence region for France. French country has the warmth of American country but its furnishings tend to have a less homespun feel.

Gothic Revival

Real estate; Home improvement

The Gothic Revival style (1851-1914) emphasized natural materials and was usually used in large pieces.

Greek key

Real estate; Home improvement

A swirling geometric pattern common in Greek design.

The Greek Mediterranean look is a decorating style that evokes the feel of homes in the Greek Islands. Traditionally, the Greeks preferred to spend their time on things other than decorating their ...

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)

Real estate; Home improvement

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) was developed to help keep people from getting shocked by electricity. The easiest way to think of a GFCI is to remember that a normal circuit breaker protects ...