A nonprofit cooperative organization that provides banking and financial services, including mortgages , home improvement loans and home equity loans , to their members. The strengthening of a structure by bracing cross members between beams. A street or alley closed at one end. Cupola A dome-like structure that sits on top of a roof. Curable defect A deficiency in a property that is easy or inexpensive to fix, such as chipping paint.
Curb appeal The first impression of a house as seen from the street.
An exterior wall that encloses a yard or other area but does not provide any structural support to a home. A builder who constructs a home or building based on plans created by the owner. A structure designed by an architect hired by the owner. Bankrate Inc. All rights reserved.