| Beginning & ending with the same letter, this word for the floor in front of the fireplace can also refer to your home |
hearth |
200 |
November 12, 2021 |
| This type of bathtub seen here is named for its formidable appendages |
a clawfoot bathtub |
400 |
November 12, 2021 |
| Not installed in new homes anymore, if one of these burns out in the "box" for them, grab an Edison base type |
a fuse |
600 |
November 12, 2021 |
| Similar to crown molding, this architectural ornamentation seen here, also starts with the letter "C" |
a cornice |
800 |
November 12, 2021 |
| One of the original rooms in Clue, it's a greenhouse that's usually attached to the main structure |
the Conservatory |
1000 |
November 12, 2021 |
| Acquired by Amazon in 2018, this video doorbell brand lets you see who's at your front door |
Ring |
200 |
October 16, 2020 |
| Perhaps you have this type of old-fashioned desk that's pretty handy but doesn't take dictation |
secretary |
400 |
October 16, 2020 |
| A bathroom with 2 sinks situated between 2 bedrooms is named for this nursery rhyme pair |
Jack & Jill |
600 |
October 16, 2020 |
| A little birdie told us it's the cozy name for the stackable tables seen here |
nesting tables |
800 |
October 16, 2020 |
| This device with a Japanese name, on which you can stream Hulu, Apple TV & more, was first launched in 2008 |
Roku |
1000 |
October 16, 2020 |
| As a verb it's what you're supposed to do to excel in school; as a noun, it's a room for reading |
a study |
200 |
June 17, 2019 |
| Dad loves his heavy new black skillet made of this type of "iron"; he seasons it with oil to keep it like new |
cast iron |
400 |
June 17, 2019 |
| Polycarbonate windows function as this, any material that keeps heat in during winter, out during summer |
an insulator |
600 |
June 17, 2019 |
| One of the 7 Deadly Sins, or a mirrored dressing table that's great for applying make-up |
a vanity |
800 |
June 17, 2019 |
| This word means "designed for work", yet Uncle Joe has that type of recliner in which he does none |
ergonomic |
|
June 17, 2019 |
| It's the shelf that's above a fireplace; one at Andrew Jackson's Hermitage was made of--what else--hickory |
mantel |
200 |
April 18, 2019 |
| A type of meal where guests serve themselves can be laid out on this sideboard of the same name |
a buffet |
400 |
April 18, 2019 |
| We've put in some raised planters to have a kitchen garden with parsley, sage, rosemary & this herb |
thyme |
600 |
April 18, 2019 |
| In the dining room, it's a cabinet for the china; out in the yard, it's a cage for our pet rabbits |
a hutch |
800 |
April 18, 2019 |
| We've got Chex in our pantry & this rhyming brand for the floors of our decks |
Trex |
1000 |
April 18, 2019 |
| It's this for you, I tell you! Be they cafe, ruffled or even shower! |
curtains |
200 |
June 6, 2018 |
| The convection type of this home device has a fan to circulate the air |
an oven |
400 |
June 6, 2018 |
| This hyphenated leading brand in relaxation offers the Rowan Power-Recline XR Reclina-Rocker recliner |
La-Z-Boy |
600 |
June 6, 2018 |
| Caulk is used where the tub meets the tile; this mortarlike substance fills the spaces between the tiles |
grout |
800 |
June 6, 2018 |
| The name of this piece of home furniture can also mean a table holding sacramental vessels |
a credenza |
1000 |
June 6, 2018 |
| In 1956 GE pioneered this kitchen counter favorite that combines 2 food-heating appliances |
a toaster oven |
200 |
January 16, 2017 |
| Sit back & relax in this brand of reclining armchairs that have let us put our feet up since 1941 |
a Barcalounger |
400 |
January 16, 2017 |
| The French name of this wardrobe cupboard indicates that it originally stored weapons |
an armoire |
600 |
January 16, 2017 |
| (Sarah of the Clue Crew throws some shade.) Examples of window treatment options include Venetian blinds & this type, also named for an Italian city; basically, just a material rolled up and down on a cord |
Roman shades |
800 |
January 16, 2017 |
| A finial, an ornamental piece, may adorn this post at the bottom of a staircase |
a newel post |
1000 |
January 16, 2017 |
| The amount of wall between 2 of these is called an interfenestration |
windows |
200 |
December 29, 2014 |
| A Home Depot how-to video on this says "one of the easiest ways to save is by making our homes airtight" |
weather-stripping |
400 |
December 29, 2014 |
| It's the room between the ceiling joists & the roof rafters where you keep crazy Aunt Meredith |
the attic |
200 |
February 19, 2010 |
| It's a self-regulating device that controls a home's heat & air conditioning |
a thermostat |
400 |
February 19, 2010 |
| Also called a breast wall, this type of wall is built to resist lateral pressure & to hold back soil |
a retaining wall |
600 |
February 19, 2010 |
| It's the wooden finishing strip at the bottom of an interior wall where it meets the floor |
a floor molding |
800 |
February 19, 2010 |
| It's the 10-letter area between the first floor joists & the earth's surface where you keep crazy Uncle Harry |
crawlspace |
1000 |
February 19, 2010 |
| A silent butler is used to collect these during or after a meal |
crumbs |
200 |
January 21, 2004 |
| Bathtub ones are bad; napkin ones, good |
rings |
400 |
January 21, 2004 |
| Tray, parsons & coffee are types of these |
tables |
600 |
January 21, 2004 |
| Room in which you'd most likely use a duvet |
the bedroom |
800 |
January 21, 2004 |
| If you want Tabriz through your decorating, get a Tabriz, a fancy one of these |
carpet |
1000 |
January 21, 2004 |
| A big appliance, or a small ring (drip) in your faucet (drip) that can drive you (drip) insane when it (drip) wears out |
washer |
200 |
April 2, 2003 |
| (Sofia of the Clue Crew) I'm using a sensor to find one of these behind the wall; that'll be a secure spot to nail up a picture |
stud |
400 |
April 2, 2003 |
| Home insulation is rated by R-value, R standing for this to heat flow |
resistance |
600 |
April 2, 2003 |
| Windows with interior condensation are said to be doing this, like people sometimes do |
sweating |
800 |
April 2, 2003 |
| Bob Vila says you can get by with 3 paintbrushes -- 3" flat, 2" trim & a 2" one named for this part of a window |
sash |
1000 |
April 2, 2003 |
| During summer you can help conserve power by using a ceiling one of these instead of your air conditioner |
a fan |
100 |
September 26, 2001 |
| When going upstairs, play it safe & hold on to this handrail |
banister |
200 |
September 26, 2001 |
| Mom has taken bits of your old clothes & turned them into this type of bedcover seen here |
a quilt |
300 |
September 26, 2001 |
| Let the sunshine in with this type of window that goes straight through your roof |
a skylight |
400 |
September 26, 2001 |
| You might try to unclog a drain using this long-handled device with a rubber suction cup |
a plunger |
500 |
September 26, 2001 |
| Object around the house that may be prepared with "hospital corners" |
Bed |
100 |
March 3, 2000 |
| For this, patterns with a random match are easier to hang |
Wallpaper |
200 |
March 3, 2000 |
| When using this kitchen device introduced in the late '40s, remember the standing time is as important as the cooking time |
Microwave oven |
300 |
March 3, 2000 |
| Mary Ellen says when cleaning a chandelier, it's not unlucky to open one of these & use it to catch drips |
Umbrella |
400 |
March 3, 2000 |
| They're polarized for your safety with one prong wider than the other so they can be inserted one way only |
Plug |
500 |
March 3, 2000 |
| Originally a case to hold medieval goblets called hanaps, it's a covered basket used for laundry |
Hamper |
100 |
November 20, 1996 |
| Barbara Mandrell sang about "sleeping single in" one of these, also called a full-sized |
a double bed |
200 |
November 20, 1996 |
| From a Latin word for bacon, it's a pantry or cellar in which food is stored |
Larder |
300 |
November 20, 1996 |
| Room in which you're most likely to find a salamander, a poacher & a savarin |
Kitchen |
400 |
November 20, 1996 |
| From Old French for watchtower, it's a room under a sloping roof, often rented by starving artists |
Garret |
500 |
November 20, 1996 |
| This hot spot is usually found under a mantel |
a fireplace |
100 |
May 9, 1996 |
| Common name for a "flotation sleep system" |
a waterbed |
200 |
May 9, 1996 |
| These may squeak when a tread rubs against a riser |
stairs |
300 |
May 9, 1996 |
| The induction glasstop type of this common kitchen appliance uses magnetic energy |
a stove |
400 |
May 9, 1996 |
| 2-word name for the decorative bedding that covers the box spring of your mattress set & hangs down |
a dust ruffle |
500 |
May 9, 1996 |
| The Household Chartalog recommends baiting these with gumdrops or nuts, as well as cheese |
a mouse trap |
100 |
February 15, 1996 |
| It usually has a sign saying, "clean lint filter before each load" |
a clothes dryer |
200 |
February 15, 1996 |
| For a formal dinner, this item is placed to the left of the forks or on the plate |
a napkin |
300 |
February 15, 1996 |
| They come in 4 basic types: valance, draw, sash & cafe |
curtains |
400 |
February 15, 1996 |
| You may want to set this bed, a Japanese folding pad, on a tatami mat |
a futon |
500 |
February 15, 1996 |
| A "crazy" one of these covers is a patchwork type without a regular design |
quilt |
100 |
April 3, 1995 |
| You may have one of these frames for shoes, spices or wine |
rack |
200 |
April 3, 1995 |
| A glass enclosure for fish is an aquarium; one that holds plants & animals is this |
terrarium |
300 |
April 3, 1995 |
| It's a small, round decorative piece of linen used to protect a table from something set on it |
doily |
400 |
April 3, 1995 |
| It's a 5-letter synonym for vestibule |
foyer |
500 |
April 3, 1995 |
| A popular item in many kitchens is this bowl-shaped Chinese pan used for stir-frying |
a wok |
100 |
February 15, 1995 |
| It's the board inserted into a dining room table to make it larger |
a leaf |
200 |
February 15, 1995 |
| Familiar types of these include the standing, table & Tiffany |
lamps |
300 |
February 15, 1995 |
| It's the "soothing" name for an often quilted covering used in place of a bedspread |
a comforter |
400 |
February 15, 1995 |
| This pair of metal supports is used in a fireplace to hold wood |
andirons |
500 |
February 15, 1995 |
| Types of these are area, scatter & throw |
rugs |
100 |
September 6, 1993 |
| It's what a bathroom usually has that a half bath doesn't |
a bathtub |
200 |
September 6, 1993 |
| Square, flat & with legs that fold, it's brought out on poker nights & to handle holiday overflows |
card table |
300 |
September 6, 1993 |
| A candlestick fixture on a wall, ore a similar electric one |
a sconce |
400 |
September 6, 1993 |
| A tambour, made of rounded wood strips glued to canvas, is found on this type of desk |
roll top desk |
|
September 6, 1993 |
| Metal containers can damage the magnetron tube in this type of cooking equipment |
a microwave oven |
100 |
February 1, 1991 |
| Steamers are now available to waft the scent of these dried flower mixtures through the house |
potpourri |
200 |
February 1, 1991 |
| Kitchen device often shaped like an hourglass but containing only about three minutes' worth of sand |
egg timer |
300 |
February 1, 1991 |
| On the table, it's what you might find in a boat |
gravy |
400 |
February 1, 1991 |
| Needlepoint done on a canvas with 16 to 20 mesh holes per linear inch is called this |
petit point |
500 |
February 1, 1991 |
| The U.S. Dept. of Agriculture says this by-product of sugar will last 2 years on the shelf |
Molasses |
100 |
February 26, 1990 |
| Paintbrushes & rollers can be cleaned with soap & water when this water-based house paint is used |
Latex |
200 |
February 26, 1990 |
| Type of door that's divided in half horizontally so that the top & bottom open independently |
Dutch Door |
300 |
February 26, 1990 |
| In a formal table setting, the water glass should be placed directly above this utensil |
Knife |
400 |
February 26, 1990 |
| It's a short drapery that drapes across the top of the other draperies |
Valence |
500 |
February 26, 1990 |
| Current majority party in the House--of Representatives |
Democrats |
100 |
May 8, 1987 |
| The number of representatives a state has in the House depends on this |
its population |
200 |
May 8, 1987 |
| Rescinding a 19th c. ban, a new rule allows House members to mention this "other body" by name |
Senate |
300 |
May 8, 1987 |
| He took over Tip O'Neill's spot as speaker |
Wright |
400 |
May 8, 1987 |
| His winning one of Iowa's seats in 1986 could be filmed as "Mr. Gopher Smith Goes to Washington" |
Fred Grandy |
500 |
May 8, 1987 |
| A person or small rug who lets everyone walk all over them |
doormat |
100 |
January 9, 1986 |
| Because of power draw, extension cords should not be used to connect this storage appliance |
refrigerator |
200 |
January 9, 1986 |
| In most modern homes, the basic standard for ceiling height |
8 feet |
300 |
January 9, 1986 |