Other Furniture

The centerpiece of your end table and the source of reading light in the late evenings, your brass lamp can play an important role in your home. As you gaze upon it contemplating all the reasons...

Wicker and rattan furniture have classic lines that fit into most decorating schemes. Sometimes an older piece of wicker needs to be re-stained, or a new, unfinished piece of wicker furniture...

Traditionally, Japanese screens are made using rice paper to soften the light. However, rice paper is not the sturdiest material. It is paper after all and having to take the entire screen apart...

Beeswax is a natural product that does not contain any harsh synthetic materials such as silicone or petroleum by products, making it not only safe for the environment but safe for your family as...

Caring for vintage wood furniture requires techniques that differ from the normal cleaning regime applied to modern day furnishings. The use of certain polishes and cleansers can greatly affect...

Tired of your old shelves being the same color in every room and need a change of pace? Repaint your wooden shelves to match the ambiance to each and every room in your house. A new paint job will...

When you have a situation where the shape and size of the furniture is perfect but the color is not, you may choose to paint it. A common mistake made after painting furniture is forgetting to...

Polished wooden furniture can be an attractive addition to any home. The polish can fade and rub off, however, or can begin to accumulate dust, grime and grease as it is touched and used over the...

Mahogany is known for its reddish brown color that darkens with age, and for its ability to last. With proper care and gentle cleaning treatments, you can increase the life of your mahogany...

To restore a billiard table that has worn down over time, you can easily order replacement rails, pockets and legs, as long as they fit the size and style of your table. You can also refinish the...

A pool table can be a fun addition to anyone's game room. While many types of commercial pool tables can be purchased and assembled, it's also possible to save some money and have the...

While repairs to your pool table can be done professionally, it is possible to perform such repairs yourself if you have experience working with furniture. Any replacement parts can be ordered...

If you want to apply felt (though that is an incorrect term) to your pool table yourself, tightness is of the utmost importance. This is if you are placing new billiard cloth on a table you have...

Torn cloth on a pool table--the felt--will ruin any pool game. You can't even patch it up because that will also affect the movement of the balls. If there is even the smallest rip in the table...

Torn fabric on your pool table is a disaster. Patching up the torn cloth won't help at all, because it will leave the cloth surface uneven and disrupt the path of the balls. If there is even the...

Bicast leather's glossy sheen often leaves people in a conundrum over how to care for it. A protective finish on bicast leather furniture helps protect the leather from nicks and scratches. Even...

It's no surprise that the rubberwood tree is where rubber comes from. The sap it produces is harvested for latex for usually up to 30 years before it ceases to produce. When this happens, the tree...

Some people don't like to purchase white furniture for their homes due to the challenge of keeping the white fabric clean and vibrant. Once something has been spilled on your white furniture it is...

Cleaning a mirror allows us to be able to see clearly when we need a mirror for shaving, hair styling or applying makeup. Certain chemicals can harm the surface of the mirror, while other...

Gustav Stickley, an architect and the leading spokesperson for the American Craftsman movement, began designing and building furniture in 1904. His furniture was all handmade and incorporated the...

Unfinished pine wood furniture--popular because it can be crafted into a variety of shapes and designs--is a soft wood that can be easily damaged if not properly cared for. Simple steps can be...

Whether it's a water ring on wood furniture, or a piece of furniture that has come apart due to flooding, you don't have to throw it out. Instead, fix the problem yourself. All it takes is some...

If you have solid wood furniture there will come a time when you'll have a mishap with something heavy landing on your furniture - especially if you have kids. The dent may be minor or very major,...

If you're lucky enough to have antique brass hardware in your home, take proper care of it. This handsome alloy of copper and zinc tarnishes easily, so it's often coated with clear lacquer to...

Nothing cozies up a room like the warm glow of maple furniture. Like most hardwoods maple is beautiful, resilient, and easy to clean, and will last for generations if properly cared for. Whether...

Accidentally spattering paint onto furniture happens to all “do-it-yourselfers” at one time or another. It’s frustrating when it happens and can be even more so when trying to remove it. But,...

Teakwood is a beautiful building material that positively glows when cared for properly. Fortunately, proper care is easy to provide when it comes to this wood. Refinishing teakwood requires...

In wood furniture, the fibers in the boards can bend, causing the appearance of dips or divots in the surface of the piece. Fixing this problem is fairly uncomplicated and doesn't require any...

If you’ve got an area in your home where a mirror is placed over a piece of wooden furniture, chances are someone has used the spot as a vanity. Though you probably don’t mind...

Furniture polishes used in the past are not as effective as furniture polishes today. It is common for older furniture to look dark and dull as furniture polish ages. Sometimes it is necessary...

Wood scratches on fine pieces of furniture can be easily fixed to avoid costly replacement with new furniture. Avoid costly repairs or re-staining by a professional, which can be costly as well....

English Leather Saddles are easy to clean if done properly. Coupled with regularly performed maintainance, cleaning your English Leather Saddle can be beneficial to extending life of the saddle...

If you want to save time and money, don't shop for new furniture. Instead, give your old wood furniture a face lift. Once you learn how to restore old furniture, you'll wonder why you didn't...

Cleaning a grandfather clock is one of the chores that comes with owning a quality piece of furniture. These clocks stand as a testament to a forgotten era of stately timepieces and deliberate...

If you want the beauty and value of your antique furniture to last, you must take steps to protect it. Before you begin any cleaning regimen, carefully inspect the finish of your piece. If the...