to the curtain rod. Home Improvement Glossary custom-mixed paint A paint that has been mixed to make a specific color that the customer has requested. Home Improvement Glossary cutting in Cutting in is the process of painting the edges of the wall (or other surface to be painted) before painting the rest of the wall with the larger brush or roller. Home Improvement Glossary deglosser A chemical that destroys the smooth, glossy finish on a surface so that the surface is rougher, allowing the paint to grip the surface. Home Improvement Glossary demi-canopy An artificial canopy, usually in a half round, which is draped above a bed in place of a headboard. Home Improvement Glossary distressing Distressing is the process of making a piece of furniture look artificially aged by adding nicks and scratches to the finish. Home Improvement Glossary dormer valley The dormer valley is the point at which the dormer meets the rest of the roofline. Home Improvement Glossary double-hung windows The most popular window style, which has an upper and a lower sash that move vertically in separate channels. The sashes are separated by a small piece of wood called a parting strip; the upper and lower sashes also have meeting rails that helps keep the seal tight between the rails. A lock secures the sashes together to create a tight seal and minimize air loss. Home Improvement Glossary dressmaker details Pleats, ribbon, welting, and other trim as might be used by a dressmaker. Home Improvement Glossary