Diy Home Improvement

9 words in this vocabulary list

noun a waterproof filler and sealant, used in building work and repairs

verb to fill or seal with caulk

  • The contractor used caulk to seal the gaps in the window frames.
  • I need to pick up some caulk from the hardware store for the bathroom renovation.
  • I'll just slap some caulk on there and call it a day.
  • She tried to caulk the emotional wounds with distractions, but they kept resurfacing.

noun a tool used for sharpening or honing the edges of other tools

  • The craftsman carefully sharpened his edge tool before starting the intricate wood carving.
  • I always make sure to have my edge tool handy when working on DIY projects.
  • Dude, that new edge tool you got is so sharp, it's gonna make cutting through anything a breeze.
  • Having a sharp mind is like having an edge tool in a world full of challenges.

noun a sticky substance used for sticking things together

  • The glue is used to adhere the pieces of wood together in carpentry.
  • Can you pass me the glue so I can fix this broken vase?
  • I need some super glue to stick this back together.
  • Trust is the glue that holds relationships together.

noun a tool with a heavy metal head mounted at right angles at the end of a handle, used for jobs such as breaking things or driving in nails

  • The carpenter used a hammer to drive in the nails.
  • I'll just grab a hammer and fix it myself.
  • Let's go ham on this project with the hammer.
  • Her words were like a hammer, hitting me with the truth.

noun a length of strong cord made by twisting together strands of natural fibers, wire, or other materials

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  • The sailor secured the boat to the dock with a sturdy rope.
  • Hey, can you pass me that rope over there?
  • I can't believe he roped us into helping him move again.
  • She felt like she was at the end of her rope with all the stress in her life.

noun a type of paper or cloth coated with abrasive material, used for smoothing or polishing surfaces

  • The carpenter used sandpaper to smooth out the rough edges of the wooden table.
  • I need to grab some sandpaper from the garage to fix up this old chair.
  • I swear, that guy's attitude is rougher than sandpaper.
  • Her words felt like sandpaper against his heart, rough and abrasive.

saw

noun a saying or proverb

verb past tense of see, to perceive with the eyes

  • I saw the CEO giving a presentation at the conference.
  • I saw Sarah at the grocery store yesterday.
  • I saw the new movie and it was lit!
  • He saw through her lies and deception.

noun a container with a handle and a spout used for watering plants

  • The gardener used a watering can to carefully water the delicate flowers.
  • Hey, can you pass me the watering can so I can water the plants?
  • I found a cool vintage watering can at the thrift store.
  • Her words were like a gentle rain from a watering can, nourishing the hearts of those around her.

noun a house or other property in need of repair or renovation

adjective describing the type of property that needs fixing up

  • The couple decided to purchase a fixer-upper house and renovate it themselves.
  • Let's buy that fixer-upper and make it our dream home!
  • I'm thinking about flipping that fixer-upper for a profit.
  • She saw potential in him, like a fixer-upper waiting to be restored.