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2. 6 of the Most Common Home Renovations — Are They Worth It ...

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   Interior Painting Jimmy Harris, agent and investor at We Buy Houses in West Georgia , told GOBankingRates that an interior paint refresh offers one of the best returns on investment, especially if ...

3. Wood finishing - Wikipedia

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   A worker sprays a urethane finish onto a timber. Wood finishing refers to the process of refining or protecting a wooden surface, especially in the production of furniture where typically it represents between 5 and 30% of manufacturing costs.

4. Siding (construction) - Wikipedia

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   Ants and termites are a threat to many types of wood siding, such that extra treatment and maintenance that can significantly increase the cost in some pest-infested areas. Wood is a moderately renewable resource and is biodegradable. However, most paints and stains used to treat wood are not environmentally friendly and can be toxic.

5. Lath and plaster - Wikipedia

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   Lath and plaster is a building process used to finish mainly interior dividing walls and ceilings. It consists of narrow strips of wood which are nailed horizontally across the wall studs or ceiling joists and then coated in plaster. The technique derives from an earlier, more primitive process called wattle and daub. [1]

6. Home improvement - Wikipedia

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   The concept of home improvement, home renovation or remodeling is the process of renovating, making improvements or making additions to one's home. [1] Home improvement can consist of projects that upgrade an existing home interior (such as electrical and plumbing), exterior (masonry, concrete, siding, roofing) or other improvements to the property (i.e. garden work or garage maintenance ...

7. Primer (paint) - Wikipedia

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   A water-based primer, used primarily on wood. A primer (/ ˈ p r aɪ m ər /) or undercoat is a preparatory coating put on materials before painting. Priming ensures better adhesion of paint to the surface, increases paint durability, and provides additional protection for the material being painted. [1]