Category: Tips and Tricks
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3 Best Wood Fillers
There are tons of posts on car bondo wood filler, which I do indeed use quite a bit however there are also other options out there that I would like to share with you plus I will share the surfaces the fillers would be used on.
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Lead Paint on Furniture
Every junker has done it: bought something coated in lead paint. Lead paint cautions on furniture is something you should be aware about. Sometimes you just cannot pass up that wonderful junk! Lord knows the things I have worked on and never tested. Recently, just for precautionary reasons, I had my doctor test me for…
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Sandpaper 101
All you need to know about sandpaper. Different types of abrasives and our recommendations.
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How to Remove Smells From Furniture
Just got the perfect piece of furniture but how do you remove the smell from it? Follow these steps to get rid of the smell.
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Choose The Right Cleaning Products For Furniture
You just got the piece you have been searching every flea market for! Now you want to make sure you take care of it so it lasts. We have some cleaning polishing tips for you. For just regular cleaning or dusting just a damp cloth should do just fine. If you need to do a…
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Why I Don’t Use Wax On Furniture!
Wax can also be somewhat sticky, and finger prints can stand out. Dirt can easily adhere to it making it harder to clean. Also, wax is suggested to be reapplied about every year so it is not a low-maintenance option. Wax is used typically more for looks rather than as a durable protectant.
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How to: Repair broken veneer
Toady lets discuss veneer repairs on furniture. Occasionally you will not have the missing veneer which there are other options for like getting a veneer pack or using bondo depending on your project.
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If You Paint Furniture, Will It Lose Value?
If you paint furniture will you lessen the value. How to find furniture value.