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Home improvement

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

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Home improvement

countersink

Real estate; Home improvement

You countersink a screw by driving it in below the surface of the wood.

crewelwork

Real estate; Home improvement

Decorative embroidery made by manipulating wool yarn in designs and patterns.

cure

Real estate; Home improvement

Curing paint is the process of the paint taking its final shape. Curing happens after the paint dries and until the curing is complete the painted surface can still be damaged.

curtain heading

Real estate; Home improvement

The curtain heading is the top of the curtain that attaches to the curtain rod.

custom-mixed paint

Real estate; Home improvement

A paint that has been mixed to make a specific color that the customer has requested.

cutting in

Real estate; Home improvement

Cutting in is the process of painting the edges of the wall (or other surface to be painted) before painting the rest of the wall with the larger brush or roller.

deglosser

Real estate; Home improvement

A chemical that destroys the smooth, glossy finish on a surface so that the surface is rougher, allowing the paint to grip the surface.

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