Remodeling, Renovation & Home Improvement Terms Beginning With 'I'
Material used to reduce heat transfer between a building’s interior and the outside environment. For example, fiberglass insulation is commonly… [Read full description]
The art and science of enhancing the interior of a building to achieve a more aesthetically pleasing and functional environment… [Read full description]
A freestanding cabinet or structure in a kitchen that provides additional workspace, storage, and sometimes seating. For example, a kitchen… [Read full description]
A power tool that delivers strong rotational force and downward pressure, often used for driving screws and fastening materials together…. [Read full description]
A steel beam with a cross-section shaped like the letter “I,” used in construction for its strength and ability to… [Read full description]
A type of heater that uses infrared radiation to directly heat objects and people in a room, rather than heating… [Read full description]
The amount of light falling on a surface, measured in lux or foot-candles. For example, the illuminance of a well-lit… [Read full description]
A rating system that classifies the degree of protection provided by electrical enclosures against the intrusion of solid objects and… [Read full description]