Home remodeling

Home remodeling

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

Industry: Construction

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foundation

Construction; Home remodeling

Lower parts of walls onwhich the structure is built. Foundation walls of masonry or concrete aremainly below ground level.

footing

Construction; Home remodeling

Concrete base on which afoundation sits.

folding square

Construction; Home remodeling

Square that conveniently folds for easy storage. Locking mechanism locks tool securely for use. It marks angles from 0 to 60 degrees and is often used in tiling projects.

Installs similar to foam insulation, but comes in an aerosol can and is best for do-it-yourself use. Best used for permanently sealing irregular gaps around the home. After curing, it can be trimmed, ...

foam insulation

Construction; Home remodeling

Comes in a liquid spray form that quickly foams and hardens. For use only on closed, properly vented exterior wall cavities. It should be sealed from exposure to the interior with vapor- and ...

fluorescent bulb

Construction; Home remodeling

Fluorescent bulbs can vary from straight tubes 6" to 96" long to U-shaped tubes and circular tubes. Wattages for home use range from 4 to 75 watts. Features include a long lamp life, relatively low ...