After the holidays are over and the guests leave, you may notice that things look a little worse for wear. The coffee and end tables have water rings. There are new scratches on the dining table.
Old furniture, whether a family heirloom or consignment shop find, is often better made than anything you can buy today. Transform your old or new-to-you furniture into beautiful, functional pieces ...
Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...
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Repair Tricks for Common Household Wear

Every homeowner knows that familiar sinking feeling when you spot a fresh scratch on your favorite table or notice that ...
For structural repairs, use clamps to hold joints together while glue dries. Sand surfaces gently with fine-grit paper to ...
Water damage to furniture as a result of flood or weather is not always as bad as it seems. Often the damage is quite manageable, or at least subject to partial repair. Read on for steps you can take ...
BEING able to repair and restore wood furniture means that you can extend the life of the pieces you already own and you can look at the option of buying pieces of wood furniture that need TLC. Solid ...
My sweet wife loves to watch HGTV. I love John Wayne. Sometimes she goes and watches TV in the den while I watch TV in the study. While walking through the kitchen and getting a snack one night, my ...