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A to Z Glossary of Home Improvement Terms - I

This page of our online a to z glossary is for home improvement terms beginning with the letter 'I'.

• Inglenook - An alcove-like space near a fireplace which is fitted with seats.
• Insulation - Material which reduces the transmission of heat or sound. Also, material around electrical cables which are poor conductors of electricity.
• Invisible Pinning - Where a match board or similar is nailed in such a way that the next board to be added will cover up the fixing.