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- Blanc Fixe 0 likes
- Artificially manufactured barium sulphate; an extender pigment
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Blanket Insulation1 like
- Thermal insulating material made of fibrous glass or mineral wool, at times with paper or foil surfacing, formed in batts or rolls
- Blanket Mortgage 0 likes
- Single trust deed or mortgage that covers two or more parcels of real property
- Blast Angle 0 likes
- Angle of sand blasting nozzle with reference to surface
- Blast Cleaning 0 likes
- Cleaning with propelled abrasives
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Blast Freezer1 like
- Low temperature evaporator using a fan to force air quickly over the evaporator surface
- Blast Furnace 1 like
- Smelting furnace in which compressed hot air is driven
- Blast Furnace Slag 0 likes
- Non-metallic waste product used both in the manufacture of portland blast furnace slag cement and as an aggregate for lightweight concrete
- Bleaching 1 like
- Restore discolored or stained wood to its normal color or lighten with bleaching agents
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Bleed-Valve1 like
- Valve with a small opening inside that allows a minimum fluid flow when valve is closed
- Bleeding 0 likes
- Upward motion of asphalt in an asphalt pavement producing a film of asphalt on the surface
- Discoloration usually at a joint on a finished wall or ceiling in gypsum board
- Penetration of color from the underlying surface; seeping of a stain or lower coat through the top coat, ruining the appearance of the top coat
- The draining or loosening of saturants from the roofing material
- When coloring material from the wood or undercoat works into succeeding coats and imparts to them a certain amount of color; see Extractive Bleeding.
- Slowly reducing the pressure of liquid or gas from a system or cylinder by slightly opening a valve
- Bleeding Stain 1 like
- Stain which moves through coats of finishing materials
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Blind1 like
- Panel, shade, shutter, or screen mounted on a window to block out light, provide protection, insulate or serve as decoration
- Blind Header 0 likes
- A concealed header in the interior of a wall not appearing on the faces
- Blind Nailing 0 likes
- Attaching boards to framing or sheathing with nails driven through the edge of each piece so they are hidden by the next board
- Nailing the back portion of a roofing ply so the nails will be hidden by the next ply of roofing
- Blind Stop 0 likes
- Rectangular wood molding in a window assembly that receives the window screen frame
- Blind Story 0 likes
- Building story without windows
- Blind Vent 0 likes
- Ineffectual vent in a wall with the appearance of a vent but does not function as a vent
- Blinding 1 like
- Compacting soil immediately over a tile drain to limit its tendency to move into the tile
- Blister 0 likes
- Raised sg pot in a built-up roof due to the expansion of trapped moisture, water vapor, or other gases, between any of the layers of roofing or moppin
- Loose raised spot on the gypsum board face as a result of an air space or void in the core
- Blistering 0 likes
- During firing of ceramic tile, the creation of enclosed or broken macroscopic vesicles or bubbles in a body, glaze, or other coating
- Bulging of the finish plaster coat as it separates from the basecoat; the resulting protuberances are often called Turtle Backs
- Forming of bubbles on surface of paint or varnish film, generally due to moisture behind the film or excessive heat
- Blisters 0 likes
- Cloudy or milky-looking raised spots on finished surfaces
- Protrusions on the finish coat of plaster as a result of applying an overly damp base coat or troweling too early
- Block 0 likes
- Building split into separate functional parts; distinctive part of a building or structure
- Rectangular area of land in a town or city
- Block Dampproofing 0 likes
- Applying a water-resistant material to the surface of a concrete or masonry block to stop transfer or absorption of water or moisture; see Dampproofing
- Block Demolition 0 likes
- Tearing down a block wall
- Block Grout 0 likes
- Mortar mixes employed in block walls to fill voids and joints
- Block Out 0 likes
- Mounting a box or barrier in a foundation wall to stop the concrete from entering an area; foundation walls are sometimes blocked to enable mechanical pipes to pass through the wall, to install a crawl space door, and to depress the concrete where a garage door is located
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Block Plane2 likes
- Woodworking hand tool used for final smoothing
- Block Sequence 0 likes
- Combined longitudinal and buildup progression for a continuous multiple-pass weld where separated lengths are totally or partly built up in cross-section prior to intervening lengths being deposited; see Backstep Sequence
- Block, Angle 0 likes
- Tile square to change the direction of the trim
- Block, Concrete 0 likes
- Hollow concretemasonry unit composed of a composite material of sand, cement, coarse aggregate, and water
- Block, Glass 0 likes
- A hollow masonry unit made of glass
- Block, Granite 0 likes
- Masonry unit consisting of a tough natural igneous rock
- Block, Splash 0 likes
- Small masonry block positioned in the ground under a downspout to obtain roof drainage and stop stagnant water or soil erosion
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Block, Terminal1 like
- Decorative end of a block structure
- Blocked Diaphragm 0 likes
- Diaphragm with all sheathing edges not on framing parts are secured and connected to wood blocking
- Blocked, Door Blocking 0 likes
- Wood shims used between the door frame and the vertical structural wall framing elements
- Blocked, Rafters 0 likes
- Short 2 feet by 4 feet used to keep rafters from twisting at the ends and at mid-span
- Blocking 0 likes
- Small wood pieces tightly positioned between joists, studs, or rafters in a building frame to stabilize the structure, prevent fire transfer, preserve insulation, or provide a nailing surface for finish materials
- System of combining two brick walls that were not built simultaneously; the two adjoining or intersecting walls are joined by offset and overhanging blocks of courses of bricks
- Bloom 0 likes
- Whitening; blushing; cloudy appearance on varnished surface
- Clouding or fogging of paint film, generally due to reactive materials in paint film connecting with dust, oil, gases in air or soluble particles in rain
- Blow 0 likes
- Large paper area separated from the core during manufacturing in gypsum board; seen as a large swollen blister or a full loose paper sheet
- Blown-In Insulation 0 likes
- Loose cellulose insulation placed in an attic, crawl space, or wall by a blowing machine
- Blue Print 0 likes
- Copying method used for architectural drawings to describe the drawing of a structure prepared by an architect or designer
- Blue Stain 0 likes
- A blue or grey discoloration of the sapwood as a result of the growth of certain dark-colored fungi on the surface and interior of wood
- Blue Stake 0 likes
- When a utility company comes to the job site, locates and spray paints the ground or installs small flags to display the location of their underground service; also called Utility Notification
- Blueprint 2 likes
- Construction drawing
- Bluestone 0 likes
- Dark-green to blue-gray sandstone, used in thin slabs to pave surfaces for pedestrian traffic
- Blushing 0 likes
- Finish that takes on white or grey cast during the drying period generally due to the precipitation or separating of part of the solid content of the material, creating an opaque appearance
- Applied to lacquer when it becomes flat or opaque and white on drying; usually occurs when applied in a humid atmosphere
Romantic Bedrooms: Learn and Implement the Basics
How we experience romantic bedrooms depends on our beliefs about romance. Images of romance for some don’t light a spark for others, much less a fire. Even couples that have been together for decades do not necessarily share the same beliefs about romance.
Busy lives, jobs, schedules and deadlines have impacted our experience of romantic bedrooms. Escalating personal and professional demands leave us almost no time to chase dreams. We expect clean sheets and a bed that’s made, but that’s about all.
Nevertheless, many people would love their own unique romantic bedroom. However, making over a bedroom is a major project. It can be time consuming, costly and risky. You don't know if your spouse or partner even cares or will even notice.
Ideas for Creating Your Romantic Bedroom
1. Where to get decorating ideas
You may have to perform some online research. The internet can provide plenty of ideas for creating the perfect romantic bedroom. All major home décor publications have their own web sites. You’ll find lots of photos and helpful articles written by interior design professionals.2. How to avoid breaking the bank
There are lots of online stores that offer romantic bedrooms décor items at discount prices. You can save your $3 per gallon gas and visit more online retailers in far less time. Check out auction web sites and online outlets for low-priced, high quality linens such as Egyptian cotton sheets. Many of these sites will often throw in free shipping.3. Keep your spouse or partner in mind
Take into account the difference in taste and be willing to compromise when you are in the planning stage. Everything will be fine if the romantic bedroom theme you choose expresses appreciation and celebration of your unique bond. A caring, warm environment will support your bond spiritually, emotionally and physically.Boudoir Basics for Romantic Bedrooms
You can make your romantic bedroom the inviting oasis for your spouse or partner with the following "can't miss" ideas. In combination, you will send a sensual signal that your spouse or partner can’t miss.1. Lighting for romantic bedrooms
Use soft lighting in various colors. While electric lighting has its purpose, it can be diminish the ambiance of your bedroom. For example, fluorescent lighting creates a stark, business-like environment. Decorative oil lamps or antique lanterns create a dreamy feel. Candles provide subtle lighting in romantic bedrooms. Although tea candles are effective, it's best to deploy decorative candles that match your décor and tastes.2. Fragrances for romantic bedrooms
Aromas emanating from your oven often sparks our appetite, and certain dishes create an immediate craving. Not sure? Stop by a local bakery first thing tomorrow morning for a cup of coffee. What happens? You leave with coffee and the undeniably convicting evidence ... a plain white paper bag filled with pleasure. Similarly, the fragrance of the bedroom stimulates your senses.3. Finishing touches in romantic bedrooms
Security is a critical component of developing and sharing an intimate relationship. This authentic relationship need can be advanced by creating a sanctuary that reveres your relationship. A canopy transforms a bed from a piece of furniture into a sanctuary that encourages closeness and intimacy.
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