paint. Home Improvement Glossary aneled door A door that has molding to create multiple panels on the surface. Home Improvement Glossary aper scraper This nifty gadget can scrape and perforate wallpaper applied on drywall. It has a round, knoblike handle attached to a scraping blade that cuts the paper. Solvents or steam can then penetrate to the adhesive layer but can't damage the drywall's paper facing. Home Improvement Glossary arting strip A piece of wood that separates the tracks of the upper and lower sash of a window. Home Improvement Glossary attern repeat The repeat is the vertical distance between one point on the pattern and where the identical point appears again vertically. Home Improvement Glossary eel-and-stick drywall patch kit A patch that is used to cover the gap in a hole in drywall. The solid patch has an adhesive background that sticks to the wall surrounding the hole. Home Improvement Glossary ermanent furnace filter A permanent furnace filter is a washable filter used to block debris from entering the furnace. Home Improvement Glossary PEX cross-linked polyethylene PEX (cross-linked polyethylene) is the newest pipe for residential use. Approved in many regions of the country, PEX is easy to install because it cuts easily, is flexible, and uses compression fittings. However, more permanent connections require a special crimping tool. Home Improvement Glossary ilot hole A pilot hole is a starter hole made by drilling. Using pilot holes prevents the screw or nails from causing damage to the wall. Home Improvement Glossary