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With the fall and winter holidays coming up fast, you’re probably thinking about how to refurbish your furniture before your family comes into town. Instead of buying new pieces for your home, you can save by refurbishing furniture and making it look new. Brighten up the most-used pieces in your home, like your dining table,…
Read MoreToday, we interact with so much upholstered furniture, it’s difficult to imagine home life without it. Upholstered couches, armchairs, and beds help you relax at home after a long day at work. While textiles have been around for centuries, modern upholstery is a relatively new invention. It wasn’t until the 17th century that the Upholsterer’s…
Read MorePets are an important part of the family, but like babies, they can make a mess, destroying furniture with their teeth and claws. Puppies and kittens often don’t know better and may vomit or relieve themselves on your furniture, causing untold damage to your beloved pieces. But no matter what Fido or Kitty do to…
Read MoreWhether you just bought some brand-new wooden furniture or you have antiques that have been in your family for generations, cleaning is essential to preserving wood furniture. There are countless diverse ways to finish wood, including painting, staining, varnishing, and even leaving it unsealed. While different types and finishes of wood require specific ways of…
Read MoreFurniture Damage Happens All the Time No matter how hard you try to keep your living and dining room furniture pristine and damage-free, it’s almost impossible to avoid scratches, tears, and water stains. Furniture damage can come from many sources: your pet chews some wood or has an accident, your kids are overenthusiastic with crayons,…
Read MoreOne of the best parts of summer is enjoying the outdoors: spending the weekends on your patio, eating meals al fresco, and swimming frequently. As kids go back to school, the weather starts cooling down, and the days get shorter, it’s time to think about taking care of your patio furniture. Especially in warmer climates…
Read MoreIf you own a small business, you understand the importance of first impressions for your customers. When someone walks in your door, your office furniture and fixtures should reflect the professionalism you provide every day. With just a few key office furniture maintenance tips, you can bring your office from boring to amazing, catching the…
Read MoreDo you have antique furniture you’re debating restoring? Whether it’s a family heirloom that’s been in your family for generations, a piece you bought at a garage sale, or something you found on the side of the road, how do you know whether it’s an antique furniture piece that’s worth restoring? Refinishing valuable American masterpieces…
Read MoreAre you trying to choose a new fabric for some reupholstering? With what seem like endless options out there, it can be seemingly impossible to decide which to use to cover your sofa or chair. Sifting through upholstery trends at a furniture store or a repair shop can be confusing and overwhelming. Fortunately, we’ve gathered…
Read MoreYou’ve lived with your front door since your purchased your home, but is starting to show wear and tear? Buying a new front door may seem like the easiest solution, but it can be expensive and time-consuming. Your front door is likely original to your home and may have sentimental and historical value. Refinishing your…
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