Home Repair Glossary

Return Air Vents: HVAC 101

Brian Hagan — Mon, 29 Sep 2025 18:53:39 +0000

What are return air vents, really? The first thing you should know is that they’re an integral part of any air conditioning or heating system. …

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Drill Bit Sizes and Drill Chart

Brian Hagan — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 22:28:27 +0000

Having the right drill bit sizes on hand for your particular repair or building task is essential for any seasoned carpenter or weekend-DIY’er. Knowing just …

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Furring, Furring Strips

Brian Hagan — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:52:23 +0000

Furring or the use of furring strips (sometimes misspelled “firring”) is the use of narrow strips of wood usually attached to a wall, ceiling or …

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Different Types of Roof Sheathing and Their Benefits

Brian Hagan — Tue, 29 Mar 2022 18:25:39 +0000

As a homebuyer, there are two important aspects of a home that must always be considered before you sign on the dotted line, the roof …

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What Is Sheetrock? Material, Sizing, Usage and More

Brian Hagan — Fri, 25 Feb 2022 13:59:32 +0000

If you’ve ever been in a conversation with another person about house renovations and remodeling, the chances are that you’ve heard them use “drywall” and …

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Sillcock (Hose Bib)

Brian Hagan — Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:25:32 +0000

A sillcock (or hose bib) is an outdoor water faucet that is located and attached to the exterior of a house. Sillcocks are nothing more …

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Slow Close Toilet Seats and Hinges: A Complete Guide

Brian Hagan — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:21:34 +0000

You can solve more problems than you think by installing or fixing a slow or self-closing toilet seat. These seats with their nifty toilet seat …

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Tap Drill Chart: Tips to Reading it Easily and Accurately

Brian Hagan — Thu, 27 Jan 2022 21:41:09 +0000

It’s almost impossible to know what size tap drill to use for your screw or bolts without a good tap drill chart at hand. That’s …

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Subfloor Screws – Types, Sizes and More

Aaron Bauer — Sat, 15 Jan 2022 09:05:42 +0000

Many homeowners, renovators, and builders are faced with the dilemma of selecting the best subfloor screws to use, especially when re-securing a subfloor, replacing, and …

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What Is a Castle Nut? Its Benefits and How to Use One

Aaron Bauer — Mon, 10 Jan 2022 21:03:17 +0000

Whether you’re a mechanic, repair specialist, or DIY enthusiast, you’ve likely come across castle nuts. What is a castle nut? Castle nuts or castle bolts, …

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