Glossary

Welcome to our glossary of home improvement terms. Below we set out definitions and explanations for various home improvement and gardening terms and concepts.

What is a Drop Ceiling?

What is a Drop Ceiling?

What is a Kitchen Backsplash?

What is a Kitchen Backsplash?

Photo collage of different types of MDF board.

What is MDF Board?

Asian food platter served on a lazy susan.

What is a Lazy Susan?

What is Board and Batten Construction?

What is Board and Batten Construction?

Polyurethane foams

What is Polyurethane?

What is Berber Carpet?

What is Berber Carpet?

Example of a kitchen with subway tile backsplash

What is Subway Tile?

Example of a floating shelf

What is a Floating Shelf?

Mediteranean style living room and kitchen.

Mediterranean Decor Style Guide – What is Mediterranean Style Design?