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

These products have chemicals that attack bacteria directly.

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.

It's the main line for any given utility.

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

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.

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.

These systems use bacteria to turn waste into energy.

They cover the tops of curtains, making an elegant accent.

It can be a cabinet, stand, or short stool.

A mini bog is a container for plants that need swampy soil.

They use electromagnetism to regulate machine fluid flow.

Measure your existing paint to get a perfect color match.

They combine parts elegantly, but are difficult to repair.

Make sure to clear your new panels with your energy company.

Plant potting mixes without soil offer some advantages.

These agents help plant cuttings grow new roots.

It's among the cheapest and most common types of insulation.

In a nutshell, it's how fast an object or space will cool.

It's a central element cooling systems.

They transfer heat from air to water vapor.

A double pole breaker can deliver 240 volts instead of 120.