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HOME IMPROVEMENT VOCABULARY 2 (ESL)

level: Intermediate (B1/B2)
This second home improvement exercise introduces more advanced renovation and construction vocabulary. Start with exercise 1 if you haven't already.


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Choose the best response to complete each sentence.

1. We are always ____________ with our clients. We don't hide anything from them.
2. When you paint your walls you can use either a paint brush, or a paint __________.
3. How many __________ ( = layers) of paint should I apply?
4. Many apartments have __________ floors.
5. A door sits on door __________.
6. A __________ store is a good place to buy building materials.
7. These bathroom floor __________ are really old. We should replace them.
8. They were supposed to finish last week, but they're a little behind __________.
9. I fixed your toilet. I also replaced your pipe at no __________ (= for free).
10. Can I get that estimate in __________?
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Home Improvement Discussion Questions 1. What is the most important thing to consider before starting a major home renovation?
2. Do you think older homes or newer homes are better? Why?
3. Have you ever watched a home renovation TV show? Which ones are popular in your country?
4. What trades do you think are the most in-demand in your area (electricians, plumbers, carpenters)?
5. How important is energy efficiency to you when thinking about home improvements?
6. Would you rather buy a fixer-upper and renovate it yourself, or buy a move-in ready home?
More English vocabulary exercises Home improvement 1
Home improvement 2
Around the house 1
Buying a house/apartment 1
Buying a house/apartment 2
Did you know? The word renovation comes from the Latin renovare, meaning "to renew or restore." A renovation typically refers to restoring something to its original condition, while a remodel implies changing the structure or layout. In everyday usage, however, the two terms are often used interchangeably.

Drywall (also called plasterboard or gypsum board) was invented in 1916 and became the standard wall material in North American construction after World War II, replacing the much more labour-intensive process of plastering.
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