| No. | Item | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | addition | new space built onto home |
| 2. | adhesive | substance used to bond |
| 3. | anchor | fastener for weak materials |
| 4. | asbestos | hazardous old building mineral |
| 5. | backsplash | wall protection behind counters |
| 6. | baseboard | trim at wall bottom |
| 7. | bathtub | large tub for bathing |
| 8. | beam | structural member carrying loads |
| 9. | blueprint | detailed building plan drawing |
| 10. | bolt | threaded fastener with nut |
| 11. | breaker | electrical circuit safety switch |
| 12. | budget | planned spending limit |
| 13. | cabinetry | built-in storage units |
| 14. | casing | trim around doors or windows |
| 15. | caulk | flexible sealant for joints |
| 16. | cement | binding ingredient in concrete |
| 17. | concrete | cement-based building material |
| 18. | contractor | person managing building work |
| 19. | countertop | work surface atop cabinets |
| 20. | deadbolt | strong door locking bolt |
| 21. | demolition | tearing out existing materials |
| 22. | downspout | pipe carrying rain downward |
| 23. | drain | opening carrying away water |
| 24. | drop cloth | protective floor covering sheet |
| 25. | drywall | interior wallboard panels |
| 26. | dust barrier | sheeting containing renovation dust |
| 27. | elevation | vertical drawing of one side |
| 28. | epoxy | strong resin coating or adhesive |
| 29. | estimate | projected cost of the job |
| 30. | fascia | board along roof edge |
| 31. | fastener | hardware joining materials |
| 32. | faucet | water tap |
| 33. | flashing | waterproof metal joint covering |
| 34. | flooring | finished material underfoot |
| 35. | flush | even with surrounding surface |
| 36. | foundation | base supporting the structure |
| 37. | framing | building the structural skeleton |
| 38. | furnace | home heating unit |
| 39. | granite | natural stone countertop material |
| 40. | grout | filler between tiles |
| 41. | gut rehab | complete interior renovation |
| 42. | gutter | roof runoff channel |
| 43. | hardwood | solid wood flooring material |
| 44. | hinge | joint allowing a door swing |
| 45. | HVAC | heating and cooling system |
| 46. | inspection | official check for compliance |
| 47. | insulation | material reducing heat transfer |
| 48. | joist | horizontal support beam |
| 49. | knob | rounded handle for opening |
| 50. | ladder | portable climbing frame |
| 51. | laminate | layered synthetic surface material |
| 52. | latch | device keeping something closed |
| 53. | layout | arrangement of rooms or features |
| 54. | lead paint | old paint containing lead |
| 55. | lead time | time before materials arrive |
| 56. | level | perfectly horizontal position |
| 57. | load-bearing | supporting structural weight |
| 58. | marble | veined natural stone material |
| 59. | masonry | brick or stone construction |
| 60. | MDF | dense engineered wood board |
| 61. | mortar | mix bonding masonry units |
| 62. | nail | thin metal fastening pin |
| 63. | OSB | engineered structural wood panel |
| 64. | outlet | socket for electrical plugs |
| 65. | paint | colored protective wall coating |
| 66. | panel | main electrical distribution box |
| 67. | permit | official approval for construction |
| 68. | plumb | perfectly vertical position |
| 69. | plumbing | system of pipes and fixtures |
| 70. | primer | base coat before painting |
| 71. | quartz | engineered stone countertop material |
| 72. | rafter | sloped roof support |
| 73. | rebar | steel reinforcing bar |
| 74. | refinish | restore an existing surface |
| 75. | remodel | change layout or structure |
| 76. | retrofit | add modern parts later |
| 77. | roofing | materials and work for roofs |
| 78. | shingle | individual roof covering piece |
| 79. | shower | enclosed bathing area |
| 80. | siding | exterior wall covering |
| 81. | sink | basin for washing |
| 82. | soffit | underside of roof overhang |
| 83. | stud | vertical framing member |
| 84. | subfloor | layer beneath finished flooring |
| 85. | switch | device controlling electricity |
| 86. | thermostat | temperature control device |
| 87. | tile | hard surface covering piece |
| 88. | timeline | planned schedule of work |
| 89. | toilet | bathroom waste fixture |
| 90. | trap | curved pipe blocking sewer gas |
| 91. | trim | decorative finishing woodwork |
| 92. | underlayment | layer under floor covering |
| 93. | valve | device controlling fluid flow |
| 94. | vanity | bathroom cabinet with sink |
| 95. | veneer | thin decorative surface layer |
| 96. | vent | opening for air flow |
| 97. | vinyl | synthetic flooring or siding material |
| 98. | water heater | appliance heating household water |
| 99. | waterproofing | protecting against water intrusion |
| 100. | weatherstripping | seal around doors or windows |