pipes. Home Improvement Glossary focal point This is the point of visual reference to which the eye always returns -- a ?home base. Home Improvement Glossary French Country The French country look embraces the warmth and grace of the Provence region for France. French country has the warmth of American country but its furnishings tend to have a less homespun feel. Home Improvement Glossary furring strips Furring strips are narrow strips of wood used to raise the surface, level the surface, or otherwise smooth out a rough surface to prepare it for paneling. Home Improvement Glossary galvanized steel pipe Galvanized steel pipe is common in older homes for supply lines and branch drain lines. Galvanized pipe is strong, but only lasts 50 years. Home Improvement Glossary Gothic Revival The Gothic Revival style (1851-1914) emphasized natural materials and was usually used in large pieces. Home Improvement Glossary Greek key A swirling geometric pattern common in Greek design. Home Improvement Glossary Greek Mediterranean The Greek Mediterranean look is a decorating style that evokes the feel of homes in the Greek Islands. Traditionally, the Greeks preferred to spend their time on things other than decorating their homes and filling them with fancy things. So, their homes tend to be simple and uncluttered. Home Improvement Glossary groove-joint pliers Pliers that can be adjusted to fit the size and shape of pipe fitting that you want to turn. Home Improvement Glossary Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter GFCI Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) was developed to help