Remodeling, Renovation & Home Improvement Terms Beginning With 'N'
The central supporting pillar of a staircase. For example, the newel post at the base of a stairway often features… [Read full description]
Paint that does not contain volatile organic compounds, making it environmentally friendly and less harmful to indoor air quality. For… [Read full description]
The use of nanotechnology in building materials to improve properties such as self-cleaning, enhanced mechanical strength, or energy efficiency. For… [Read full description]
Flooring materials engineered to prevent slipping, especially in wet areas. For example, non-slip tiles are commonly used in bathrooms and… [Read full description]
The process of supplying and removing air through natural means, such as windows and louvers, without the use of mechanical… [Read full description]
The approximate or “in name only” dimensions of a piece of lumber, before the lumber has been trimmed and finished…. [Read full description]
A color scheme that involves the use of neutral colors like white, black, gray, and beige. For example, a neutral… [Read full description]
A power tool used to drive nails into wood or other materials rapidly. For example, nail guns are used in… [Read full description]