Home Renovation Terminology

noun a material made by bonding together two or more layers

verb to cover with a thin layer of material for protection or decoration

• The kitchen countertops were covered in a layer of laminate for easy cleaning.
• I'm thinking of getting laminate flooring for the living room.
• I'm gonna laminate these important documents so they don't get ruined.
• She tried to laminate her emotions, but they eventually broke through.

verb to renovate or improve something, especially a building or piece of furniture

• The company decided to refurbish their office space to create a more modern and efficient work environment.
• We're thinking about refurbishing the old furniture in the living room to give it a fresh new look.
• I'm planning to refurbish my wardrobe with some new clothes for the upcoming season.
• Sometimes we need to take a step back and refurbish our mindset in order to see things from a new perspective.

noun a room or space in a house that is specifically designed for a man to relax and pursue hobbies or interests

• The man cave is a designated space within the house where the male members can relax and unwind.
• I'm thinking of turning the basement into a man cave with a big screen TV and a pool table.
• My man cave is where I go to escape from the world and just chill.
• Some men consider their garage as their man cave, where they can tinker with their tools and work on projects.

noun A noun is a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea. In this case, 'kitchen sink' is a noun because it represents a specific item found in a kitchen used for washing dishes and other kitchen tasks.

• The plumber fixed the leak under the kitchen sink.
• I finally found that missing spoon under the kitchen sink.
• I have everything but the kitchen sink in my backpack.
• She threw everything but the kitchen sink at him during the argument.