1. Grout
   Glue
2. Caulk
   Cement

Location is key when it comes to choosing grout for ceramic tile. If you're tiling a bathroom, cementitious grouts are great because they come in a variety of colors. However, if a kitchen is where the tile is going, then you'd want to go with epoxy grout.

1. Subcontractor
   Project manager
2. Construction manager
   General contractor

General contractors (or GCs) are godsends to individuals working on projects requiring more than one discipline. They will contact subcontractors qualified to work on every detail of the project, making it easier for management to track.

1. Paint roller
   Airbrush
2. Spackle
   Primer

As with many construction materials, you want to double check your labels when purchasing any primer. Many paint companies have included various primers in their paints to help speed up labor times as well as lowering material costs.

1. Cement
   Grout
2. Caulk
   Glue

If it's poured in a moderate-temperature environment with an average amount of moisture, cement as it ages actually becomes stronger. This is because the cement gets a chance to settle and harden, which reduces the amount of permeability.

1. Level
   Grade
2. Even
   Swale

By smoothing out the ground under your foundation, you lower your costs on materials and labor. If left ungraded, you would have to add extra cement until you got the level surface you desired, as well as adding man hours for the pour.

1. Moat
   Grade
2. Landscaping
   Swale

In residential areas, swales are extremely useful for a couple of reasons. These channels help promote rainfall drainage as well as distribution to lawns and other landscaping. They are also really handy at telling where property lines lay.

1. Request for quote
   Change order
2. Waiver of lien
   Licensing agreement

As a whole, general contractors tend to stick to their projected budgets. However, client demands may cause certain expenses to increase. Design changes, the expedited delivery of goods and overtime labor are usually the causes of change orders.

1. Rebar
   Lattice
2. Shim
   Plank

Shims are an absolute must have when it comes to woodworking. In addition to creating level surfaces, shims can provide extra support and in the case of mismeasured wood, they can fill gaps so materials don't have to be repurchased.

1. No. 2 pencil
   Permanent marker
2. China pencil
   Kohl pencil

Just like a carpenter's pencil, most China pencils are easy to sharpen while in the field. Pull the thread down its perforated line and peel the paper off from bottom to top.

1. Exportation
   Egress
2. Ingress
   Express lane

While many egresses and ingresses (a means to enter a building) are similar, there are a few instances that lend themselves to egress-only designs. A prime example of this is if you have a turn lane with a partition when you drive away from the building.

1. Manufacturer
   Vendor
2. Buyer
   Shopper

If you've ever shopped for construction materials at The Home Depot, you've used a vendor. For the most part, they employ companies to supply them their goods and mark their retail prices up for a profit.

1. Quote
   Information
2. Purchase order
   Shopping list

When you request quotes from various contractors, you always want to be sure that you get a breakdown of all the costs involved. That way you can make an educated guess by comparing line item by line item.

1. Manufacturer
   Buyer
2. Vendor
   Project manager

If you're ever confused about what quote is best and you're working in the construction field, pass those quotes onto your buyer. They'll be able to figure out what's what, and if you have a good agent, they'll get the suppliers to lower their prices.

1. Vendor
   Creator
2. Manufacturer
   Artisan

Many people will use the words "vendor" and "manufacturer" interchangeably. This is not accurate, as manufacturers have more responsibilities than vendors do; they may need to issue warranties or quality certificates.

1. Project manager
   General contractor
2. Subcontractor
   Construction manager

If you're working with a general contractor who works with subcontractors (or subs), there is a little bit of a risk. Subcontractors aren't linked directly to the project, and if they're unprofessional or produce poor work, it may add extra costs you may not have the money for.

1. Corridor
   Fans
2. Ducts
   Channel

If you want to maximize your airflow into your home, you should do two things. First, install fans to circulate the air, especially in areas without windows, and second, get your air ducts cleaned to remove pollutants from the air.

1. Painter's tape
   Scotch tape
2. Masking tape
   Electrical tape

In addition to your wiring in your home, electrical tape is a godsend to phone chargers. When you place a little strip of electrical tape around a cord, it prevents shocks and shields the cord from moisture and corrosion.

1. Glue
   Caulk
2. Grout
   Cement

In addition to sealing up spaces in between tubs and sinks, caulk can be used on walls. As homes start to age and settle, cracks may start to appear. With a little bit of caulk, you can improve the appearance of your walls and help prevent further damage.

1. Carpenter's pencil
   China pencil
2. Permanent marker
   Grease pencil

A carpenter's pencil is constructed of rectangular wood and offers many advantages that a regular pencil doesn't. The lead is thicker and can hold a point longer, and because it's rectangular instead of round, there's little danger of it rolling away and disappearing.

1. Drawings
   Bill of lading
2. Cement reports
   Plat of survey

During the design phase of a project, the construction manager will often consult architects and engineers to design drawings for distribution. Piping sizes for plumbing and proper voltage to electrical lines are a couple of the details illustrated.

1. Crane
   Concrete mixer
2. Bulldozer
   Steamroller

Many of the large-quantity concrete mixers used today are mounted on trucks. If you look carefully, the massive trucks' drums are always turning. Why? To prevent the concrete inside of it from drying.

1. Drill
   Hammer
2. Sandpaper
   Level

Some levels measure both horizontal and vertical materials, and the use is fairly simple. If using a standard level, simply monitor the liquid filled tube; if the bubble is in the center, it is level.

1. Matches
   Gas meter
2. Gas sniffer
   Gas scratcher

As you can imagine, finding a gas leak in the home can develop into a pretty big problem if left unattended. In addition to an increase in gas bills, there could be an explosion, which could not only be fatal to you and your family but neighbors too.

1. Table saw
   Level
2. Plane
   Power saw

To cut down on costs, contractors will often use raw lumber instead of milled lumber, resulting in some uneven boards. In order to rectify the situation, planes will often be used to make the wood level.

1. Sandpaper
   Plane
2. Lathe
   Level

If you ever run across a rough piece of wood, you can easily smooth it out using sandpaper. As it comes in various grits and grades, it can soften hard edges and prime the wood, which makes it easier to absorb paints or stains.

1. Fixed beam
   Cantilever beam
2. Studs
   Continuous support beam

If you're ever hanging a piece of art or other wall accessories, you're going to want to make sure you hammer into one of the studs. This will prevent damage to the drywall and keep your items secure.

1. Garage
   Warehouse
2. Basement
   Trailer

If you ever need to shop for a warehouse, you should always consider what their tracking methods are. Many of the better warehouses place bar codes on the items that they are storing so there's no question on its location.

1. Crane
   Bulldozer
2. Steamroller
   Tractor

Have you ever wondered how materials get delivered on the higher levels of a building? Usually, when construction starts, a tower crane is installed, and with its massive reach (up to 1000 meters high), materials reach higher elevations with ease.

1. Steamroller
   Crane
2. Forklift
   Bulldozer

If you've ever driven on a road, you should thank the driver of a bulldozer. These big machines are instrumental in building roads because they remove the topsoil, which contains moisture and therefore doesn't make a good building surface.

1. Dolly
   Pallet
2. Loading dock
   Bulldozer

When transporting goods from a warehouse to construction sites, pallets are built so forklifts can quickly pick them up and get them to the trucks. Be careful when handling a pallet, though; they're usually made of unfinished wood, and splinters are all over.

1. Paint roller
   Tarp
2. Painter's tape
   Paintbrush

In an ideal situation, you would be able to move every piece of furniture out of the room that you're planning to paint. However, we all know there's always that one piece that needs protecting. In a pinch, old flat sheets can double as tarps.

1. Scotch tape
   Painter's tape
2. Magnetic tape
   Packing tape

Painter's tape often is confused for its cousin, masking tape. The difference between the two tapes is that, unlike masking tape, painter's tape doesn't leave a residue when removed.

1. School glue
   Wood glue
2. Hot glue
   Meat glue

Wood glue is great for securing and repairing wooden surfaces. However, you want to be really careful when applying it. Wood glue, when it's time to remove it, is nearly impossible to do, unless you use acetone or sand it off.

1. Putty knife
   Chisel
2. Shim
   Paint roller

Painting a wall can be a really daunting experience, however, if you make sure you have a smooth wall, it will help immensely. Applying spackling paste to the wall, smoothing it out with a putty knife and then sanding it will make your project rock!

1. Wax ring
   Wrench
2. Toilet cleaner
   Plumber's snake

If you're dealing with a problematic clog, you should probably use a couple of other devices before breaking out a plumber's snake because if a snake is used too often, the piping can end up getting damaged.