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Home remodeling
Do-It-Yourself (DIY) home improvement projects.
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molding
Construction; Home remodeling
A strip of decorativematerial having a plane or curved narrow surface prepared for ornamentalapplication. These strips are often used to hide gaps at wall junctures.
needle-nose pliers
Construction; Home remodeling
Also called long-nose pliers, they have a pointed nose for doing work in tight places. They are used frequently for electrical and electronics work and mosthave side cutters for cutting wire.
nail hammer
Construction; Home remodeling
Used for general carpentry, household chores and nail pulling, and should be used only with non-hardened, common or finishing nails.
multiple tap
Construction; Home remodeling
Like the table tap, it plugs into an existing outlet to increase the number of outlets at a location. It typically has four to six plugs.
mounting block
Construction; Home remodeling
Offers a waterproof surface for installing outlets, lighting and plumbing fixtures with new siding. Used with wood, aluminum, vinyl, stucco, brick or shake siding.
motion switch
Construction; Home remodeling
Turns on the light as you enter the room. Good for both convenience and security.
molly bolt
Construction; Home remodeling
Also known as an expansion bolt. When the sleeve is inserted into a pre-drilled hole and the screw is turned, the sleeve spreads.
