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• Drain-Waste-Vent (DWV)

  The system carrying waste out and venting the drains so traps hold their seal. The hardest part to relocate in a remodel.

• Plywood

  An engineered panel of thin wood veneers glued in cross-grain layers for strength and stability. Preferred over OSB for cabinet boxes and…

• Permit

  Official jurisdiction authorization to perform regulated work, triggering required inspections. Unpermitted remodels can force teardown,…

• Primer

  A preparatory coating that seals the surface and helps the finish coat adhere and cover evenly. Skipping primer over new drywall or stain…

• Partition

  A non-load-bearing interior wall that divides space but carries no structural load above it. Generally simpler and cheaper to move than a…

• Progress Invoice

  An invoice issued while a project is under way for the work completed in that period, as opposed to a single bill at the end. Progress in…

• Owner's Representative

  The person the owner names to make decisions and answer questions on the owner's behalf — the homeowner, one spouse, an investor's local…

• Project Manager (PM)

  The person who plans, coordinates, and oversees the project day to day — schedule, budget, subs, and communication with the owner. On sma…