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How to Identify Different Types of Wood in Antique Furniture

March 6, 2020

Furniture-makers choose different types of woods to be used in furniture for their various qualities.  With a myriad of ways to cut and stain wood, it can sometimes be difficult to determine the type of wood used in antique furniture and trace it to a specific period.  There are additional variations within each wood type,…

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Our Favorite Fabrics This Season

October 22, 2019

The holidays are fast approaching! We encourage you to bring in your projects as soon as you can in order to complete them in time for the festivities. We are prepared to fix those tables with wobbly legs or refinish the top of the big dining table that gets so much every year. Our schedule…

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Government Furniture Restoration

October 10, 2019

The U.S. General Services Administration owns or leases more than 800 buildings in Texas, many of which are in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Our metroplex is also home to The Earle Cabell Federal Building and Courthouse, Dallas County Courthouse, Tarrant County Court, and Dallas Municipal Building. Government buildings like these are important to our…

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Make Your Couch Cushions More Comfortable

October 9, 2019

We all need a place to kick off our shoes and relax after a day of work or running errands. The comfort of your couch is proportional to how well you nap. If your cushions are no longer as inviting as they used to be, here are a few ways to fix an uncomfortable couch…

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Make Your Hotel More Inviting

September 18, 2019

Make a great first impression on your guests with hotel furniture that’s both comfortable and beautiful. Guests take note of clean, attractive furniture, and they will be more inclined to book another stay if they like your hotel’s décor and stylish amenities. Aaron’s Touch Up & Restoration provides a variety of hospitality furniture repair services…

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Restoring a Front Door’s Original Beauty

August 27, 2019

The front entryway, of course, is where you welcome friends and family into your home—you’ll make an excellent first impression with a beautiful front door that complements your house’s exterior. If you want to give your entryway a makeover, rely on our skilled craftsmen to make your front doors look like new again while still…

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Some of Our Favorite Antique Furniture Designers

August 19, 2019

While the United States boasts far fewer antique pieces than older countries around the world, one can still find a selection of collectible and vintage furniture in homes and shops across the country. Once restored to their former glory, antique pieces give us a unique glimpse into the craftsmen of America’s past. Early American furniture…

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Refreshing Your Inherited Furniture

July 6, 2019

People don’t always know what to do with inherited furniture from loved ones. Family heirlooms, despite their high sentimental value, often look too dull to stand out in your home—but inherited pieces don’t have to take a back seat. Read on for tips on redesigning and refinishing antique furniture to your liking, making it a…

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Ways to Make Your Furniture Look Like New

June 27, 2019

Making old furniture look new, even modern, isn’t as hard as it seems. If you have furniture that needs an update, whether it’s a tired family heirloom or an old-fashioned piece you picked up at a garage sale, consider these clever hacks to make it look new again. Furniture Makeover 101 Before refurbishing an old…

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Choosing the Best Wood Stain for Your Furniture

June 19, 2019

Staining can change the look of your furniture for the better by emphasizing the wood grain and making old wood look like new—but selecting the right wood stain is not always easy. Before diving headfirst into your next project, consider the type of wood you are working with and think carefully about your preferred aesthetic…

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