keep people from getting shocked by electricity. The easiest way to think of a GFCI is to remember that a normal circuit breaker protects property, while a GFCI protects people. Home Improvement Glossary acksaw A hacksaw is a saw consisting of a fine toothed blade in a frame and is used to cut through metal. Home Improvement Glossary alf-drop match Half-drop patterns repeat at the ceiling line on every other strip and the design tends to run diagonally. It requires 3 strips of wallpaper to repeat the vertical design. A half-drop match is a straight match that has been split in half. Home Improvement Glossary eader bar The bar at the top of a set of mini blinds. The header bar contains the mountings for the blinds themselves as well as the mechanical pieces for adjusting the blinds. Home Improvement Glossary eat-activated tape A kind of tape used in laying carpet. The adhesive is melted into place to create a tight seal. Home Improvement Glossary eel The banded part of a paintbrush. Home Improvement Glossary High Tech A decorating style (1980-1990s) that emphasizes exploitation and exposure of elements of science and technology for home use. Shows the construction of the interior. Uses industrial materials for the home. Electronic and space age details important. Home Improvement Glossary igh-gloss finish A paint finish that has a shiny, polished look. It's also stain resistant and very scrubbable. Home Improvement Glossary Historic Design styles created before the 1800s. Home Improvement Glossary ole saw A