Problem: Article: Look at an end piece. If it doesn't exhibit rings or grain, it is likely a piece of plywood and it won't be able to be identified. Most woods take on a blue or grayish color as they weather in wind, sun and rain. Stained woods may be made to look like another type of wood, and you can tell if the color is very uneven or there is a varnish on it, that it may be stained. If either of these colorations describes your wood, you may need to move on to the third method, since visual identification is extremely hard. A laboratory can look at the wood under a microscope and determine what it is. This is essential to identifying it based on color and grain. This is an extremely common furniture wood. It is usually a light brown, but can look slightly red or blonde. Slightly dark lines, or "grain," run through the wood. If the wood is reddish in appearance but has a darker, browner grain, it is likely cherry. Keep in mind that stained poplar can be virtually impossible to distinguish from cherry. This is the most common of the darker woods. It tends to have larger rays in the grain and take on a rich, chocolate brown. This is the most common of the blond colored woods and is often used in trim, flooring and in countertops. It has a wide grain. Keep in mind that a blond colored wood can also be pine. However, pine is characterized by a more distinctive grain. It is also much lighter and softer than maple. A yellow type of light-colored wood is poplar. It is a common, inexpensive hardwood that can be stained to look like cherry, walnut or other colors.
Summary: Determine if your wood is a solid piece of wood. Decide if it has been weathered or stained. Sand the sample down so that bare wood is exposed. Determine if your wood sample is oak. Decide if it's cherry. Determine if it is walnut. Decide if a light-colored wood is maple.

Problem: Article: This is the small mesh screen that pulls in and out of the dryer. For forward-facing dryers, it can be located on the front of the loading panel. For top-load dryers, it may be located under a small flap. Clean the lint catcher after each load to avoid lint buildup and, consequently, a fire hazard. Disconnecting the power is a necessary safety precaution before messing with any parts of your dryer. If you have a gas dryer, turn the gas valve on the dryer line or turn the valve supplying gas to your whole house. Then unscrew the flex hose to disconnect the dryer from the gas line and use a gas line cap to seal the line until you're done cleaning the dryer. If you're not sure whether your dryer is gas or electric, refer to the manual or look up the manufacturer and model number online for more information. Some dryer manuals will also give you specific cleaning instructions. Lint can build up in the screen (especially if you don't clean it after each load), falling down into the shaft that holds the lint catcher. Removing the top panel will allow you to clean any lint that may have fallen beyond the lint trap. First you'll need to take out the screws located around the opening of the lint trap. Then pull the entire top panel towards you and lift it up to release the metal catches. If your dryer faces forward, the metal catches are typically located about 3 inches (7.6cm) to 4 inches (10cm) down from the top and up from the floor. You'll have to slide the panel upwards or downwards depending on how your dryer is assembled. If your dryer has a condenser unit that holds the lint trap, remove it from the dryer and rinse away any lint under the faucet of a large sink. Make sure to rinse both sides of the unit and let it air dry for a few hours before inserting it back into the dryer. You may need to wedge a screwdriver between the top or front panel and the base of the dryer to pry it open. Depending on your dryer, the lint filter opening will look like a rectangular tray (this is where the lint catcher slides in and out) or a deep crevice (for front loading machines). Stick a dryer cleaning brush down into it and twist it around, moving it back and forth to get all of the lint out. You can purchase a dryer lint cleaning kit at any hardware store. If you don't have a lint cleaning brush, you can use a large pipe brush cleaner or a vacuum with a hose attachment that's small enough to fit inside the opening. After cleaning the most common places for lint to accumulate, replace all the parts and reconnect the dryer to the power source. If your dryer is gas-powered, reconnect the gas line and turn it on. Run the dryer for up to 1 or 2 minutes to see if the burning smell is gone. If there's no smell you can use your dryer as usualjust remember to clean out the lint trap after each load. If the burning smell persists, there may be lint stuck around the parts inside of the dryer.
Summary:
Remove any lint from the lint catcher. Unplug the power cord from the wall. Use a screwdriver to remove the top panel of your dryer. Use a dryer brush to remove lint from the lint filter opening. Replace the lint trap, the lint panel, and plug in the dryer to test it.