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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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telescoping extension pole

Real estate; Home improvement

A pole that attaches to short-handled tools like paint rollers. The pole allows the handle to be extended to the desired length.

vent flashing

Real estate; Home improvement

Vent flashing is installed around (you guessed it) the vents on your roof. The flashing is typically made of metal and has a rubber grommet around the edge.

television mirror

Real estate; Home improvement

A television mirror is a type of surface, on a television screen, that converts to a standard mirror when the television is not turned on.

vintage

Real estate; Home improvement

Vintage materials are those from an earlier time. Vintage materials can be anything from clothing from the 1940s to antique furniture to old advertisements.

tile run

Real estate; Home improvement

Like a dye lot, the tile run is the batch of tiles that was manufactured at a specific time. The color and pattern can vary slightly between tile runs.

voltage tester

Real estate; Home improvement

A tool to measure the voltage emanating from a wire or appliance.

float

Real estate; Home improvement

A float is a board with a handle that smoothes thick compounds such as concrete.

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