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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

masonry bit

Real estate; Home improvement

A drill bit that is used for drilling through masonry.

mastic

Real estate; Home improvement

Mastic is a type of adhesive used to bond items where waterproofing is important.

meeting rails

Real estate; Home improvement

The top rail of the bottom sash and the bottom rail of the upper sash meet and are slanted and weather-stripped to form a tight seal between the rails.

metal glazing points

Real estate; Home improvement

Triangular metal glazing points the small pieces used to hold a glass pane in position until you apply the glazing putty.

microwave sensors

Real estate; Home improvement

A sensor that uses microwaves to detect motion.

mildewcide

Real estate; Home improvement

A chemical that will actually kill the fungus that causes mildew.

mineral spirits

Real estate; Home improvement

A solvent made from petroleum and used primarily as paint thinner.

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