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A threshold is the sill of a door. Some cultures attach special symbolism to a threshold. It is called a door saddle in New England. [citation needed] Door thresholds cover the gap between the floor and the door frame, helping to prevent any water leaks, insects or draughts from entering through the opening.
A sill plate or sole plate in construction and architecture is the bottom horizontal member of a wall or building to which vertical members are attached. The word "plate" is typically omitted in America and carpenters speak simply of the "sill". Other names are rat sill, ground plate, ground sill, groundsel, night plate, and midnight sill. [1 ...
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That installation and a layer of polyethylene sheeting on the bare ground will keep the kitchen above dry and safe from dirt and humidity. In the kitchen, Bob admires the complete plasterwork on the walls and ceilings. Norm walks Bob through window trim installation on a kitchen window.
Preparing your home for winter can be as easy as flipping a switch. Reversing your ceiling fans to rotate clockwise during winter can be a simple yet effective way to save up to 10 percent on your ...
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The job has suddenly taken a turn for the better, thanks in part to the homeowners' cleanup efforts. The crew installs the double front door, and electrician Paul Kennedy shows us the centralized audio/video/telephone wiring system he's installing. Norm continues his visit to the Forest Products Lab, where he sees recycled wood and paper ...
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