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Restore old or antique furniture made of wood or wicker. Use furniture restoration tools and hardware. Clean, sand and repair wood furniture and remove blemishes. Remove paint, plug holes restore drawers on old dressers to good working order.
Rather than buy new furniture, why not restore the old pieces you've had for years? Not only is restoring furniture economical, but it can make you feel good about Read More
Furniture restoration requires tools specific to the task. Find out what tools are necessary for antique furniture restoration in this free video. Read More
The design and material of a hinge or drawer pull can make a piece of restored furniture look formal or informal, but the wrong style or scale--even the use of a screw Read More
Antique furniture can be difficult to restore, and attempting can reduce its value. Even the best restoration work can reduce the value of unique and rare pieces. Properly Read More
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 Read More
Antique wicker furniture can make a lovely addition to any home, bringing warmth and comfort into any room. Although it is often available at flea markets, antique stores Read More
Reupholstering furniture restores worn or out-dated furniture at a much lower cost than buying new furniture. Practice the technique on a simple piece, such as a chair Read More
With a little elbow grease and time, you can restore your old wrought iron furniture. The process is not difficult in theory but it does take having the right materials, Read More
Antique furniture is not always beautiful and pristine--in fact, some of the most valuable pieces show wear and fading. Whether or not to restore antique furniture can be a Read More
Antique furniture adds beauty and charm to your decor, especially if it is a one-of-a-kind item. However, if your furniture is dirty or has stains, it will not be very Read More
When restoring damaged wood furniture, matching the grain is very important. Find out how to match the grain for furniture repair in this free video. Read More
Restoring antique wood furniture is necessary when the finish and glue begin to disintegrate. Watch this free video to get a better idea of why restoring antique furniture Read More
Even wood furniture damaged by fire can be restored. See an example of wood furniture restored after fire damage in this free video. Read More
Furniture restoration tricks. Learn how to sand wood veneer furniture patch to repair old furniture in this free woodworking video. Read More
Wood furniture must be sanded sometime during the building or restoration process. Find out what grit sand paper to use when sanding wood in this free video. Read More
Learn tips and techniques for how to refinish old wood furniture, including cleaning the furniture before applying new wood stain, in this free how-to video. Read More
When wood gets damaged the blemish can be removed. Find out how to restore blemished wood in this free video. Read More
Learn tips and techniques for how to refinish old wood furniture, including how much wood stain to apply, in this free how-to video. Read More
Even with careful and regular care, stained furniture will lose its shine over time. When the finish on your furniture becomes dull, you may find that commercial furniture Read More
Wood furniture is lovely when finished properly. Depending on the condition and detailing of your refinishing project, it can be restored to its original beauty. Read More
Getting curved glass to fit furniture you are restoring can be very difficult. Get tips on matching curved glass to your furniture in this free video. Read More
No one will notice your expert furniture repair job! Learn how to color plug to repair holes in furniture in this free woodworking video from a furniture restoration expert. Read More
Step-by-step furniture repair. Learn how to replace screw to plug holes in furniture in this free woodworking video from a furniture restoration expert. Read More
Restoring an old piece of furniture can be fun, and easier than you might think. With a little bit of time and patience, layers of old paint can be removed, leaving behind Read More
The best product to use to make old dresser drawers glide out is wax, which should be rubbed on the track that dresser drawers are fixed upon. Remove the friction from Read More
Take off hinges to avoid discoloring them with stain. Learn how to prepare furniture for aging in this free woodworking lesson from an experienced furniture maker. Read More
Stripping paint correctly is the first step in restoring or redesigning a piece of furniture. Removing old paint will allow a blank canvas for you to refinish the furniture Read More
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 Read More
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