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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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plastic pipe
Real estate; Home improvement
Plastic pipe comes as either ABS (acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride). Most homes since mid-1970 have plastic pipes and fittings because it’s inexpensive and easy to use. ...
plumb line
Real estate; Home improvement
A vertical guide created by hanging a weighted string from the ceiling.
plumber's snake
Real estate; Home improvement
The plumber’s snake has a long tightly coiled wire attached to a handle. This coiled wire can slither down the pipes clearing blockages and even pulling out the obstruction.
plunger
Real estate; Home improvement
A plumbing tool that is used to loosen clogs by using suction to dislodge the clog.
polystyrene foam insulation
Real estate; Home improvement
A type of insulating material made of polystyrene foam. This foam is waterproof.
popcorn ceilings
Real estate; Home improvement
Popcorn ceilings are textured, acoustic ceilings that are sprayed on and resemble popcorn or cottage cheese when they dry.
prime
Real estate; Home improvement
To prime a surface means to apply a primer and/or sealer to the surface to seal the surface and provide the best bond for the paint.
