English Vocabulary Words related to Repair or Renovation

English Vocabulary Words related to Repair or Renovation Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Ut elit tellus, luctus nec ullamcorper mattis, pulvinar dapibus leo. English Vocabulary Words related to Renovation REPAIRUsually used when fixing something that is damaged or no longer working.I took my car to the garage to repair  the headlight. I damaged it when I hit the wall!RENOVATEWe renovate or renew old properties (apartments, flats or houses) when we completely change the inside and outside of the property.I renovated  the old family home when my parents died. I put in a new kitchen, bathroom, double glazed windows and a central heating system. I replaced all the old wooden floors and painted all the walls. The renovation  took six months.REFURBISH  Similar in meaning to renovate. To redecorate something, to make it look new by painting, repairing or cleaning.The old hotel in the high street has been completely refurbished. All the rooms are now modern and the décor is of a very high standard. House Renovation English Vocabulary - Infographic Enjoyed this infographic? Here’s what you can do next: DECORATE or  RE-DECORATENormally used when you are only painting doors and walls and ceilings and/or putting up new wallpaper. Either decorate or re-decorate  can be used.I will re-decorate my son’s room when he goes to university and use it as a home office.MAKEOVER  or DO UPThese are more informal phrases to refer to the process of either decorating or refurbishing a room or the entire home.I gave the house a complete make over  last year. I want to sell it soon.I am going to do up  the attic and change it into a play room for the children.