House
Structure built as a dwelling and equipped to provide a comfortable and secure life for people.
DO-IT-YOURSELF
Construction, installation or repair work carried out in a house without professional help.
![covering materials [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/covering-materials_1.png "covering materials [1] image")
covering materials [1]
Materials covering a surface, usually for the purpose of protecting or decorating it.![covering materials [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/covering-materials_2.png "covering materials [2] image")
covering materials [2]
Materials covering a surface, usually for the purpose of protecting or decorating it.![insulating materials [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/insulating-materials_1.png "insulating materials [1] image")
insulating materials [1]
Materials impeding the transfer of heat to the outside, or cold to the inside, of a building or a duct.![insulating materials [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/insulating-materials_2.png "insulating materials [2] image")
insulating materials [2]
Materials impeding the transfer of heat to the outside, or cold to the inside, of a building or a duct.
wood
Relatively hard, dense substance forming the trunks, branches and roots of trees. The wood of each species has distinct characteristics.
![wood-based materials [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/wood/wood-based-materials_1.png "wood-based materials [1] image")
![wood-based materials [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/wood/wood-based-materials_2.png "wood-based materials [2] image")
carpentry: nailing tools
Carpentry: working with wood to build simple furniture or carry out construction and renovation projects.
![examples of bits and drills [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-drilling-tools/examples-bits-drills_1.png "examples of bits and drills [1] image")
![examples of bits and drills [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-drilling-tools/examples-bits-drills_2.png "examples of bits and drills [2] image")
![pliers [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-gripping-tightening-tools/pliers_1.png "pliers [1] image")
![pliers [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-gripping-tightening-tools/pliers_2.png "pliers [2] image")
![pliers [3]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-gripping-tightening-tools/pliers_3.png "pliers [3] image")
![wrenches [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-gripping-tightening-tools/wrenches_1.png "wrenches [1] image")
![wrenches [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-gripping-tightening-tools/wrenches_2.png "wrenches [2] image")
![wrenches [3]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-gripping-tightening-tools/wrenches_3.png "wrenches [3] image")
![carpentry: measuring and marking tools [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-measuring-marking-tools_1.png "carpentry: measuring and marking tools [1] image")
![carpentry: measuring and marking tools [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-measuring-marking-tools_2.png "carpentry: measuring and marking tools [2] image")
![carpentry: measuring and marking tools [3]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/carpentry-measuring-marking-tools_3.png "carpentry: measuring and marking tools [3] image")
![plumbing tools [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/plumbing-tools_1.png "plumbing tools [1] image")
plumbing tools [1]
The purpose of plumbing is to install, maintain and repair a dwelling’s pipes and sanitary fixtures.![plumbing tools [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/plumbing-tools_2.png "plumbing tools [2] image")
plumbing tools [2]
The purpose of plumbing is to install, maintain and repair a dwelling’s pipes and sanitary fixtures.![plumbing tools [3]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/plumbing-tools_3.png "plumbing tools [3] image")
plumbing tools [3]
The purpose of plumbing is to install, maintain and repair a dwelling’s pipes and sanitary fixtures.![masonry tools [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/masonry-tools_1.png "masonry tools [1] image")
masonry tools [1]
The purpose of masonry is to build and repair structures or to cover walls with brick, stone or concrete blocks.![masonry tools [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/masonry-tools_2.png "masonry tools [2] image")
masonry tools [2]
The purpose of masonry is to build and repair structures or to cover walls with brick, stone or concrete blocks.![electricity tools [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/electricity-tools_1.png "electricity tools [1] image")
electricity tools [1]
The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.![electricity tools [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/electricity-tools_2.png "electricity tools [2] image")
electricity tools [2]
The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.![electricity tools [3]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/electricity-tools_3.png "electricity tools [3] image")
electricity tools [3]
The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.![electricity tools [4]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/electricity-tools_4.png "electricity tools [4] image")
electricity tools [4]
The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.![electricity tools [5]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/electricity-tools_5.png "electricity tools [5] image")
electricity tools [5]
The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.![electricity tools [6]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/electricity-tools_6.png "electricity tools [6] image")
electricity tools [6]
The purpose of the electrical trade is to install, maintain and repair electrical wiring and devices in a place or building.
soldering and welding tools
Welding joins two parts by fusing their edges, while soldering does so by fusing a finishing metal (solder) placed on the joint.
painting upkeep
The main purpose of this type of work is to apply paint, stain or varnish to a surface.
![ladders and stepladders [1]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/ladders-stepladders_1.png "ladders and stepladders [1] image")
ladders and stepladders [1]
Movable devices of wood or metal, composed of rungs or steps and used to reach relatively high areas.![ladders and stepladders [2]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/ladders-stepladders_2.png "ladders and stepladders [2] image")
ladders and stepladders [2]
Movable devices of wood or metal, composed of rungs or steps and used to reach relatively high areas.![ladders and stepladders [3]](/images/house/do-it-yourself/ladders-stepladders_3.png "ladders and stepladders [3] image")