1. Equal Opportunity Employment
   Americans with Disabilities Act
2. Occupational Safety and Health Administration
   American Health Care Act

If you’ve ever been to a big box retail store, you probably have run into some ADA-compliant construction; wheelchair ramps, automatic door openers, curb ramps and push-button door handles are just a few.

1. Crazing
   Drying
2. Curing
   Pouring

The curing of concrete is important to maintain the strength of the building. This is especially the case in locations where earthquakes are prevalent; the bond is stronger with reinforcing materials and therefore it prevents damage caused by vibrations.

1. Reflective ceiling plan
   Ceiling drawing
2. Ceiling details
   Upper elevation drawing

Just like a floor plan, reflective ceiling plans can be either super detailed or rough outlines of what you should expect. Details that may be included in a reflective ceiling plan are light fixture and molding locations.

1. PETA
   EPA
2. ADA
   PPE

Personal protective equipment (or PPD) comes in pretty much all shapes and sizes. For example, if you were to be working around a construction site, glasses, earplugs and hard hats are a must, and if the weather suddenly changes, you’d probably need to purchase lined jumpsuits.

1. Specification
   Bill of materials
2. User's Manual
   Reflective ceiling plan

If you’ve ever done a home improvement project, you’ve probably used a specification. These sheets will often tell you the components, durability and type of material an item is made out of.

1. HVAC Technician
   Plumber
2. Handyman
   General Contractor

Be careful when it comes to selecting your HVAC company; many of them have specific brands that they service. Luckily, if you get in contact with a company that has been around for a while, they'll know to ask before wasting both your and their times.

1. Handprint
   Outline
2. Footprint
   Elevation

Just like humans, buildings leave depressed spots where they have been placed, which is why a building has what is called a footprint; it comes from the base of the structure, similar to a human's foot.

1. SF
   Ft
2. In
   PSI

PSI, or pound-force per square inch, is not only used in construction. It also can be used to measure the strength of an animal’s bite; a Nile crocodile has the highest psi rating out of the entire animal kingdom with a measurement of 5,000 psi.

1. Bulldozer
   Bobcat
2. Jackhammer
   Steamroller

If you ever get the chance to operate a jackhammer, be sure to wear earplugs; a typical jackhammer has a decibel rating of 130 dBa, which is louder than a hairdryer, chain saw and a rock concert.

1. Demolition
   Excavation
2. Landscaping
   Foundation

Demolition work can be done on various scales; in a home, it could be done to remove a wall or wall-mounted cabinetry or on the biggest scale, dynamite and other explosives are used to demolish old buildings.

1. Crazing
   Budgeting
2. Slacking
   Sandbagging

Even though the contractors may end up getting more money from this deceptive practice, it won’t last; experienced construction managers can see straight through these practices and tend to avoid companies that utilize this practice.

1. Three-prong
   Two-prong
2. GFCI
   TRR

GCFI, or ground fault circuit interrupters, are pretty common in homes; these outlets are usually found in kitchens and bathrooms and are easy to distinguish by the two small buttons between the plugs.

1. Cement roller
   Bulldozer
2. Jackhammer
   Steamroller

If you first look at a bulldozer you may be a little intimidated by its size, but fear not! Driving a bulldozer is very similar to a car because they have steering wheels, gear shift and pedals.

1. Curing
   Crazing
2. Pouring
   Molding

There are many reasons why crazing happens, however if it does, it never is an easy fix. If you put a patch of concrete over it, the cracks will come back and it is probably best that a professional addresses it.

1. Live wire
   Hot wire
2. Ground wire
   Neutral wire

Ground wires are essential to the circuitry of a building; a ground (or earth wire) helps prevent shocks by giving the electrical current an extra way to make its way back to its service panel in case of a fault.

1. Punchlist
   Invoice
2. Packing list
   Bill of Materials

If you've ever ordered anything from an online retailer you've run into a packing list as well; those are the little slips of paper that you often will find inside boxes that often accompany return labels.

1. Stain
   Epoxy
2. Paint
   Primer

Epoxies serve many different purposes, but in most cases it is to protect. In the case of the aggregate floor, it could protect the stones from scuffing or pulling up from foundation or in some cases injuries from walking on uneven surfaces.

1. Stain
   Varnish
2. Primer
   Paint

When selecting a primer, you may want to take a couple of things into consideration; the location of the room (bathrooms and any room that holds moisture require special primers) and the paint itself (some paints come with primer already in them).

1. Satin
   Matte
2. Crackle
   Gloss

If you've run out of crackling medium, one thing you could use is glue to produce the same result. It is a bit of a time-intensive process because you have to apply various types of paints on the same piece of material, but it is worth it.

1. Epoxy
   Stain
2. Paint
   Varnish

Varnishing can revitalize a wooden floor. After sanding, apply the varnish with a clean brush (older brushes may have residue from previous use) and allow to dry, which is around 24 hours.

1. Removal
   Abatement
2. Vacuuming
   Fanning

When it comes to asbestos, instead of removing it, it may be best to cover it up with another product. Why? Because when you’re working with asbestos, it gets airborne and if inhaled can lead to cancer.

1. Retrofitting
   Installing
2. Resetting
   Abating

If you ever are doing some extensive work on your home, don't be surprised if the building inspector requires a retrofit on some of your plumbing or electrical items. Retrofitting an outlet with a GFCI outlet or removal of copper piping are common examples.

1. Roller brushes
   Paintbrushes
2. Edging brushes
   Foam brushes

If you're painting a primed wall, it is best to paint a majority of it with a roller brush. Coming in both short and longer filaments, a short filament roller brush is ideal for smoother walls.

1. Satin
   Matte
2. Semi-gloss
   Gloss

If you're looking to use a matte finish paint but are unsure where to use it, take a look in the bedroom. Bedrooms have less foot traffic, and because of that it can have a finish without gloss.

1. Caulk
   Cement
2. Grout
   Epoxy

Types of grout come in all different colors and two different types: sanded and unsanded. Sanded grout typically costs less and is perfect for a kitchen or bathroom floor, but if it comes to working on a shower, unsanded is the way to go.

1. Landing
   Backsplash
2. Kitchen Wall
   Exhaust Hood

When you're working in a kitchen, take it from home cooks and chefs everywhere; if you put a backsplash in your kitchen, it will be a lifesaver. Typically made of tile, this surface is usually made easy to clean.

1. Exhaust fan
   Exhaust hood
2. Air purifier
   Ceiling fan

In addition to removing smoke from the air, an exhaust hood helps remove steam and grease. If you use your exhaust hood often, you definitely want to get it cleaned to prevent fires from discarded grease.

1. Bulldozer
   Plow
2. Steamroller
   Forklift

A steamroller is a classic example of a tool that's got a very specific job: to flatten things. That's why it's become a euphemism for anytime something/someone gets flattened, literally or metaphorically.

1. Spotlighting
   Floodlighting
2. Pin lighting
   Tower lighting

If you're ever concerned about the safety of construction workers who have the graveyard shift, consider the following factors: Because there's less traffic at night, fewer accidents occur and cooler temperatures help concrete set better.

1. Fluorescent lighting
   Incandescent lighting
2. Recessed lighting
   Emergency lighting

If you are looking to light a room without eating up a ton of floor or ceiling space, you definitely need to check out recessed lighting. Coming in various shapes and sizes, recessed lighting affixes to the ceiling giving any room a more open feel.

1. Wedge
   Shim
2. Splinter
   Sliver

Coming in pretty much every kind of wood used in construction, shims are a godsend to the builders who forget the golden rule of "measure twice, cut once." Alternately, shims can also be used to give additional support to decorative items.

1. Rolling
   Cutting in
2. Edging
   Taping

While many professional painters will be able to cut in without the use of painter's tape, many DIY painters may want to use the tape. Even though it costs a bit of money, you'll save time and frustration by using the tape.

1. Fiber cement siding
   Artificial stone
2. Stucco
   Vinyl siding

Even though there are many similarities between the exterior and interior applications of stucco, there is one real difference. Interior stucco doesn't require the waterproofing seal coat that protects the finish from the elements.

1. Pine
   Cherry
2. Plywood
   Oak

Plywood comes in all sizes and is great for patching up holes in floors or any other location. Why? Not only because of the variance in size, but it is pretty cheap, so you won't have to spend a lot of money on something you won't see.

1. Punchlist
   Invoice
2. Change order
   Timecard

Change orders can be the bane of many general contractors because not only does it throw off the projected costs of the job, but it also can make clients question your credibility. By miscalculating your workers' abilities, you may end up with a sandbagging situation.