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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

outlet pipe

Real estate; Home improvement

The outlet pipe is the pipe that connects the toilet tank to the bowl.

outside mounting

Real estate; Home improvement

Mounting a blind or shade to the outside of the window casing to provide better light filtering.

packing

Real estate; Home improvement

A substance that is packed into a faucet through which the water flows.

paint finish

Real estate; Home improvement

The paint finish determines how bright or shiny the paint looks when it dries. Paint finishes range from flat, which absorbs light but isn’t easily cleaned, to scrubbable, stain-resistant glosses ...

paint guard

Real estate; Home improvement

A paint guard is a plastic tool used to block paint from reaching the walls or surrounding surfaces. It is usually held in one hand while the paint is applied with the other.

paint thinner

Real estate; Home improvement

A solvent that is used as a cleaner or to thin down oil-based paint.

paneled door

Real estate; Home improvement

A door that has molding to create multiple panels on the surface.

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