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This classic material has been in use for millennia.

Roughening an area can prepare it for an adhesive layer.

This flexible substance is used in both houses and boats.

You can make sodium carbonate by heating up baking soda.

This lumber stands the test of time.

This Japanese philosophy celebrates nature and imperfection.

They surround the sleeping space with cozy fabric.

They protect against inhaling tiny particles.

They control the current running through a bulb.

This specialized tool creates precision cuts in metal.

Use this varnish to preserve the surface of your wood.

Common in cleaning products, it can be hazardous to handle.

Aerators break up soil to improve the health of a lawn.

These calming, natural colors defy easy identification.

This lifestyle movement prizes self-sufficiency.

This natural oil can help with health, cleaning, and pests.

These products have chemicals that attack bacteria directly.

In short, it's appreciation for the natural world of life.

These stylish elements create open space.

It's often used as a temporary construction element.

This brick mortaring process uses multiple colors.

This supportive element is also called a scissors truss.

These hardware elements are popular for their flexibility.

A storm sash can be handy to keep out the weather, but they can be difficult to remove.

Insulation can lower a home's heat loss by up to 75 percent!

A power tool grinder is one of several power tools used to smooth and polish different kinds of surfaces.

Membrane roofing is placed on flat roof surfaces to protect against ultraviolet rays and weathering.

A gambrel roof consists of two slopes with a gabled structure at both ends.

Many times a downspout ends with just an elbow.

A bull float is a device used to smooth the surface of newly poured concrete.

Air hammers use highly pressurized air to strike the desired object.

It's the main line for any given utility.

These specialty covers protect your outdoor plants.

Its blade moves back and forth, facilitating curved cuts.

CFLs offer a long-lasting energy efficient option.

A stick-built home is built on-site instead of in a factory.

Circular saws are known for convenience and straight cuts.

Instead of a line or a cross, their top features a square.

It has a tapered point on one end.

Roofing materials that capture solar power are finally here.

These low viscosity oils are good for small cleanup jobs.

It's a gel that removes metal oxides from the joints.

It's a triangular cut connecting a wooden rafter to a wall.

These concrete chunks are made with air pockets inside.

These nifty devices pull water straight out of the air.

These double-layered exteriors help trap heat in a building.

The use of grey water reduces the need of a fresh water supply for tasks such as crop and landscape irrigation.

These nifty craft projects are made from layers of paper.