Glossary Category:

Irreparable/reparable

A term often used when an object is not economically repairable. An example is a 30 year old air conditioning unit that has failed because of a defective compressor.

Jacuzzi

The trade name of a company that manufacturers bathing equipment such as whirlpool tubs and showers.

Jalousie windows

Windows that are constructed of horizontal slats of transparent material such as glass that can be opened by tilting the slats from near vertical to horizontal.

Jenn-Air

A trade name of a company that manufactures kitchen products such as a vented range top or oven.

Jerry-rigged

The rigging or repair of something that is not done in a professional manner. The lack of quality usually indicates that the repair cannot be expected to perform for a long period of time.