For those who take pride in a well-groomed garden or have children playing in their yards, neighborhood cats can sometimes be an annoyance. Using chemical repellents to overcome this issue can be hazardous to children (and cats). Outdoor cats can be troublesome garden pests. Things You Will Need + Used coffee grounds Orange peels Cheese grater Small knife Top soil Tip This nontoxic cat repellent is also safe to use in backyard sandboxes.

Wood pallets are used for the transport of product from a warehouse or distribution center to a store or directly to a job site. Used pallets are typically broken down to be recycled or kept to reuse at a later time. One use of wood pallets in your home is to make a platform for your bed. Wood pallets can be used to make platform beds. You can do this by obtaining wood pallets that are in good condition.

Fiberglass is a material commonly used in a large variety of industries--you'll find it in auto body panels, surfboards, hockey sticks and boat hulls, just to name a few. Because fiberglass takes paint so well, you may find yourself needing to strip several layers of paint off a fiberglass object in order to change its appearance. Fortunately, you can quickly and safely remove the paint from fiberglass using a chemical paint stripper.

If you are having problems with your Kenmore 12-stitch sewing machine, do not immediately take it to an expensive repair shop. By troubleshooting it yourself, you could potentially save both time and money. Many of the problems you might encounter with a Kenmore sewing machine are simple to fix, such as giving it a cleaning or oiling some of the mechanical parts. Problems with your sewing machine could include breaking threads, improper stitching, stitching that bunches up or skipped stitches.

When decorating a bathroom, much attention typically is spent on the floors, bathroom fixtures and walls. In contrast, very little thought is given to the shower ceiling, which ends up looking dull and boring. Add a pop of color to your bathroom with a colorful shower ceiling. Fortunately, homeowners easily can improve the overall look of their bathroom by adding a vibrant color or design to their shower ceiling.

Table of Contents History Significance Function Types Potential Mugs are practical and useful in many ways, including at businesses. This article will explore the history of mugs, some of the ways they are used and the types available. Mugs can also be used to raise money for organizations. Read on to learn how.

A Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) machine provides its users with a steady volume of air that keeps their airways open while they sleep. Those who suffer from sleep apnea and other sleep-related breathing conditions that can cause you to stop breathing benefit from using a CPAP machine. Maintaining your CPAP machine properly is essential to keep it operating effectively. Your doctor will show you how to clean your CPAP equipment properly when you receive your machine.

Grout is the colored element that ties tile installations together. In an ideal world, a tile installation lasts for generations. Human error, however, has a nasty way of popping up in projects, especially when they are of the DIY genre, where mixing and technique by the uninitiated can lead to mishaps. Take grout, for example, where pinholes, cracked areas, powdered joints and more are all simple mishaps that can thankfully be fixed without destroying the structural integrity of the installation.

Rebar is an abbreviated term for reinforcing bar, which is a part of building structures. Reinforcing bar is also known as reinforcing steel. Rebar is made from carbon steel, a material that is prone to rusting. Fixing the rust is possible by taking a few steps. Things You Will Need + Wire brush Rubber gloves Commercial rust remover Paper towels Paintbrush Primer Scrub all the rust using a wire brush.

Gorilla Glue is used to glue materials together that are typically difficult to bond. These materials include metal, wood, foam, stone and ceramic. Gorilla Glue is used because it is not affected by extreme hot or cold temperatures. Gorilla Glue is waterproof and does not break down when it becomes wet, which makes it difficult to remove from metal and other material after it dries. Things You Will Need + Pliers Chisel Sandpaper Paint thinner or rubbing alcohol Protective gloves Torch Warning Use caution when heating metal with a torch.