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Home remodeling
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.
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gfci receptacle
Construction; Home remodeling
Stands for Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter. Used to protect against ground faults, which occur when a person comes into contact with a live electrical wire.
gate hinge
Construction; Home remodeling
Consists of an L-shaped screw that screws into the post. The L shape holds a strap that is screwed into the gate.
gambrel roof
Construction; Home remodeling
A roof with two pitches,designed to provide more space on upper floors. The roof is steeper on itslower slope and flatter toward the ridge.
gable vent
Construction; Home remodeling
Designed to complement most brands of vinyl siding. Features open louvered joints and built-in screens to keep out bugs and birds.
gable
Construction; Home remodeling
The triangular part of a wall under the inverted "v" of the roof line.
