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 ...
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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 ...
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 ...
You don't have to spend a fortune on furniture polishes when you use an essential product you'll already have in your pantry ...
With a little work, some stain, and a respirator, that old dresser in the basement can earn its way back upstairs. Go to any antique or vintage furniture store and there's bound to be a well-made, ...
Question: We have a walnut dining set from the 1956 Counterpoint line by Drexel. The table is showing its age, with an assortment of scratches, water stains and some areas that just look dried out. We ...
Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...
Q. Can you suggest a company that refurbishes rattan furniture? I bought the pieces several years ago at a yard sale. I have cleaned them, but the finish is so worn that it is almost completely gone ...
In 2021, Will Kirk helped restore an antique clock. Specifically, he helped restore an antique clock that belonged to King Charles (then the Prince of Wales). The clock was housed in a wooden cabinet ...