Home remodeling

Home remodeling

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.

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three-way switch

Construction; Home remodeling

Controls power to lights and devices by turning off the hot side of the circuit. Mounted in an electrical box. Has three brass terminal screws. Controls one circuit from two separate points.

three-dimensional asphalt shingle

Also known as a laminated asphalt shingle, or architectural shingle. An inorganic shingle characterized by a more rugged texture than a standard three-tab shingle. Made of two or more layers that are ...

threaded rod

Construction; Home remodeling

Rod with continuous thread from one end to the other. Used where extra-long bolts are required and can be bent to make U-bolts, eye bolts and J-bolts.

thin-wall conduit

Construction; Home remodeling

Also known as EMT (electric metallic tubing).Steel pipe used to carry house wiring in places where it is exposed. Not used underground.

thin-nose pliers

Construction; Home remodeling

Also called bent-nose pliers, since the nose is bent at about an 80-degree angle so it can be used to grip and force wire through odd angles or reach around objects.

T-hinge

Construction; Home remodeling

Shaped like the letter T. The vertical strap is secured to the frame while the horizontal strap is secured to the door.

thermostat cable

Construction; Home remodeling

Used in low-voltage control, alarm and communication systems. Most common types are braided, twisted and plastic-jacketed types. All three use solid copper conductors and are twisted and insulated ...