Wood doors bring warmth and natural beauty to any bedroom. Unlike steel or fiberglass, however, wood doors are susceptible to holes and gouges due to sharp impacts or collisions with nearby furniture or cabinets. Fortunately, almost any DIY homeowner will find that they can repair these holes in just a few hours using basic tools and supplies. Whether your door is hollow or made from solid wood, you can save money by making repairs instead of replacing the entire door.

Pounce insecticide isn't your average household or garden bug killer. It is permethrin-based, and it is typically used on large farms. It can be dispersed by sprayers or crop-dusting airplanes. Pounce should not be inhaled. It also, however, can be used for homes and gardens if mixed correctly and the applicator takes special care to wear protective clothing. The instructions for Pounce usually advise mixing it with enough water to allow for good coverage -- which is vague at best.

Air conditioners are common features in many homes and businesses, especially those in hot or humid climates. Air conditioners supply a stream of cold air to a room or the entire house to lower the internal temperature, and are available in small or large units. Turn off and unplug the air conditioner prior to performing any cleaning or maintenance. Things You Will Need + Power supply Screwdriver (if necessary) Compressed air Soft brush Clean cloth(s) While most air conditioners are fairly straightforward to use, problems may occasionally occur with the unit, such as when the air conditioner produces air that is too cold.

Knife sharpening is a relatively simple process for most people. However, the Analon Universal Sharpener made the task simple enough for literally anyone to complete to perfection. The Analon knife sharpener combines the centuries old art of Japanese whetstone sharpening and a modern wheel system with three increasingly finer grit coatings in a special housing. The user simply places the knife in the slot with the coarsest grit and pulls it through.

All stones are absorbent and retain water to some degree. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, a stone's ability to absorb water is called its "porosity." The term "permeability" refers to its ability to hold water. Knowing which types of stone absorb and retain the most water will prevent structural problems in your project later on. Flagstone Flagstone is a highly absorbent stone, but does not absorb deeply because of stone layering.

Converting a propane gas log to one that operates on natural gas can be accomplished with a suitable conversion kit. Select a kit that works specifically with gas logs to ensure you obtain the correct fittings, and the regulator you need to make the conversion. A natural gas fireplace provides similar output to propane units. Switching from propane to natural gas makes sense if your home has recently been hooked up to a natural gas source, allowing you to discontinue using propane for your fireplace needs.

Paint serves many purposes --- it inspires, protects, disguises, depicts, decorates and identifies, yet many people give it no more than a passing thought. Making paint that is perfect for a demanding application is painstaking, but manufacturers go to great lengths to get it right. Viscosity testing is an important part of development, and the Stormer-type viscometer is the definitive instrument for the industry. Traditional viscometers measure viscosity in millipascal seconds, or mPas, while Stormer machines use Krebs units.

General PVC pipe used in the household installation of sewer and vent lines are made of Schedule 40 PVC. The thickness of the walls of this pipe are strong enough to stand on and not distort the pipe's shape. Schedule 80 PVC pipe has the same outside diameter as Schedule 40 pipe, but the inside diameter is smaller. This makes the walls of the pipe thicker than Schedule 40 PVC pipe.

While shabby chic is usually associated with white furniture, you can add a shabby feel even if your furniture is dark. Painting or distressing your furniture will give it a timeworn look. Filling your room with repurposed items, muted pastels, florals, stripes and interesting textures will create a shabby chic look. The main idea is to have your home look comfortable, well loved and with a certain amount of wear and tear.

Sewer roaches, or American cockroaches, are commonly found in sewers and moist environments. They are the largest species of common cockroach and can grow up to 2 inches long. Sewer roaches can find their way into a house through drains, cracks and crevices and under doorways. Get rid of sewer roaches with a few simple techniques. Sewer roaches feed on decayed and rotting matter, which harbors bacteria and viruses. Once a cockroach gets inside a home it can spread these germs to the residents.