- Jack PostAn adjustable metal replacement for an old supporting post typically used in basements to support sinking first floors. Read More
- Jack RafterA rafter that spans the distance from the wall plate to a hip, or from a valley to a ridge. Read More
- Jack Studs (trimmers)Studs at both sides of an opening, used to support the header. Read More
- JambThe wood pieces that line the side posts or surface of a door or window. Read More
- JetA feature of a toilet that is designed to start the siphoning action quickly by directing water into the trap way. Jets are also used in(...) Read More
- Jib DoorA door that is made flush with the wall or wainscoting, which creates a hidden-room effect. Read More
- JointThe location between the touching surfaces of two members or components joined and held together by nails, glue, cement, mortar, or other means. Read More
- Joint CementA powder that is usually mixed with water and used for joint treatment in gypsum-wallboard finish. Often called "spackle" or drywall mud. Read More
- Joint CompoundA powder that is usually mixed with water and used for joint treatment in gypsum-wallboard finish. Often called "spackle" or drywall mud. Read More
- Joint LiabilityLiability shared among two or more people, each of whom is liable for the full debt. Read More
- Joint OwnershipWhen a property is registered in the name of more than one individual, the property is deemed to be under joint ownership. There is no(...) Read More
- Joint TapeA special type paper tape or paper-faced cotton; used over joints between wallboard applied as a surface. Helping to conceal the joints and(...) Read More
- Joint TenancyTwo or more persons who hold title to real estate jointly, with equal rights to share in its enjoyment during their respective lives with the(...) Read More
- Joint TrenchWhen the electric company and telephone company dig one trench and "drop" both of their service lines in. Read More
- JoistHorizontal planks of lumber that are put in place to support a floor or ceiling, and typically rest on bearing walls, girders, or other large beams. Read More
- Joist HangerA U-shaped piece of metal that is used to anchor things such as decking, floors, and ceiling. Read More
- JudgmentA conclusion or determination by a court of law usually awarding the payment of money or relief of some kind to one of the parties to a lawsuit. Read More
- Judgment LienA lien on the property of a debtor resulting from the decree of a court. Read More
- Jumbo LoanA loan that exceeds the mortgage amount eligible for purchase by Fannie Mae or Freddie Mac. Read More
- JumpersWater pipe installed in a water meter pit (before the water meter is installed), or electric wire that is installed in the electric house panel(...) Read More
- Junior MortgageA loan that is subordinate to the primary loan or first lien mortgage loan, such as a second or third mortgage. Read More
- KeeperThe metal latch plate in a door frame into which a doorknob plunger latches. Read More
- KeylessA plastic or porcelain light fixture that operates by a pull string. Generally found in the basement, crawl space , and attic areas. Read More
- KeywayA slot formed and poured on a footer or in a foundation wall when another wall will be installed at the slot location. This gives additional(...) Read More
- KilowattOne thousand watts. A kilowatt hour is the base unit used in measuring electrical consumption. Read More
- Kilowatt HourA volumetric unit of measurement for electricity that is equivalent to a power consumption of 1,000 watts of electricity for one hour, which is(...) Read More
- King StudThe studs located on both ends of a header that lend support, and run from the wall’s sole plate to its top plate. Read More
- Kitchen CountertopThe food preparation and work surface that is placed on top of your kitchen base cabinets is called the countertop. There are almost countless(...) Read More
- Kitchen DesignerA person who specializes in kitchen and bath design is often called a kitchen designer. He/she may have a background in interior design or(...) Read More
- Kitchen IslandA kitchen island is a stand-alone arrangement of base cabinets that is separate from the room's perimeter cabinets. They provide additional work(...) Read More
- KitchenetteA small kitchen area, such as in hotels or studio apartments, usually consisting of a mini fridge, hotplate or microwave, small sink, and some(...) Read More
- Knee WallA short wall on an upper floor that is not regular height because a roof plane extends through its surface at a lower point. A knee wall is(...) Read More
- Knob-and-Tube WiringA wiring method for homes, popular in the United States from 1880-1940, that uses single-insulated wire supported by knobs that runs through(...) Read More
- KnotA knot is a part of a tree limb or branch that is sometimes visible on the surface of a plank of wood. Read More
- Laminate1. The process of applying a veneer. 2. A Thin layer of material (i.e. wood, plastic) glued to the exterior of a surface. Read More
- Laminated ShinglesShingles that have added dimensionality because of extra layers or tabs, giving a shake-like appearance. Read More
- LaminatingBonding together two or more layers of materials. Read More
- Land LeaseWhen a home is purchased, typically the purchase includes the land the property is built on as well. However, a land lease is when you would pay(...) Read More
- LandingA level part of a stairway, either between flights of stairs or at the end of a flight of stairs. Read More
- LandlordAn owner of a property who receives payments from tenants taking residency in the owned rental unit. Read More
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