One cubic yard of concrete is 3' X 3' X 3' in volume, or 27 cubic feet. One cubic yard of concrete will pour 80 square feet of 3 ½" sidewalk or basement/garage floor.

With regards to zoning, an open, unoccupied space on all sides of a building, based on the required setbacks.

- A "Y" shaped plumbing fitting.

Landscaping that thrives with little or no water. In addition to reducing water consumption, xeriscaping reduces waste, maintenance, costs, and fertilizer use.

Drought tolerant or low water use plants used in xeriscape landscapes and gardens.

System used to water drought tolerant landscapes and other xeriscape environments where water efficiency is necessary. The most commonly used system is drip irrigation.

Local regulations that control the use and development of land.

A governmental process and specification which limits the use of a property e.g. single family use, high rise residential use, industrial use, etc. Zoning laws may limit where you can locate a structure. Also see building codes. The legal means whereby land use is regulated and controlled for the general welfare.

A device, usually placed near the heater or cooler, which controls the flow of water or steam to parts of the building; it is controlled by a zone thermostat.

The zone below the ground in which all of the spaces between soil grains are filled completely with water.

The zone below the ground in which all of the spaces between soil grains contain both water and air.

The section of a building that is served by one heating or cooling loop because it has noticeably distinct heating or cooling needs. Also, the section of property that will be watered from a lawn sprinkler system. Area established by a governing body for specific use, such as residential, commercial, or industrial use.

Bent, galvanized metal flashing that's installed above a horizontal trim board of an exterior window, door, or brick run. It prevents water from getting behind the trim/brick and into the home.

The location where a home's water meter is sometimes installed between two copper pipes, and located in the water meter pit in the yard.

The load at which a limited permanent deformation occurs.

The point at which strains increase without a corresponding increase in stress.