Wood Splitting on Bentwood Rocker?I spent months fixing up an old bentwood rocker whilst I was pregnant and have used it everyday for over a year now. The wood on the very bottom, the rocker part, is starting to split apart causing one side to weaken. Is there a any to fix this without having to cut away that section and replace it?
Removing a Water Stain on Oak TableSpills or overflowing potted plants can result in water marks on your furniture. This is a page about removing a water stain on an oak table.
Make Seat Covers from a Vinyl TableclothRecovering seating such as deck chairs or other furniture that needs a sturdy or spill proof seat cover can be done less expensively with a pretty vinyl tablecloth. This is a page about make seat covers from a vinyl tablecloth.
Disinfectant Spray Ruined Finish on Dresser?I sprayed a disinfectant on a burn on my finger. The spray went onto my new bedroom dresser which I noticed the next day. It seems as though the white spray spots almost burned into the wood. I have used Old English which helps for a day or so, but then they appear again. Any suggestions?
Removing a Windex Stain on a Wood Table?Certain cleaning products intended for other uses can damage the finish on your furniture if they are accidentally used or spilled on it. This is a page about removing a Windex stain on a wood table.
Sofa Bed Frame ReplacementSometimes the frame for your sofa bed becomes damaged beyond repair. Finding a new replacement frame can be a challenge. This is a page about sofa bed frame replacement.
Nail Varnish Remover Damaged Table Finish?I have spilt nail varnish remover on my mahogany table.
Refurbishing Patio ChairsThis is a page about refurbishing goodwill patio chairs. Over time exposure to the elements can damage patio chairs. Refurbishing them is a great way to give new life to your patio chairs.
Saving a Fire Damaged Table?This is a page about saving a fire damaged dining table. There are ways you might be able to restore a table that has been damaged by a fire.
Repairing a Sofa Bed?I have a sofa bed, which when I open it, it slants downwards from the head to the foot section. What can be done?
Removing Drink Rings from FurnitureThis is a page about removing drink rings from furniture. Drink glasses or cups can leave marks on your furniture.
Removing a Water Stain on a Wood TableThis is a page about removing a water stain on a wood table. Water stains on wooden tables are a common occurrence and can be frustrating to remove.
White Heat Circle on Table?Can anything remove a heat stain if it has been there a long time?
Fixing Bleach Spots on Furniture?This is a page about fixing bleach spots on furniture. Bleach removes the color from fabric upholstery.
Nail Polish Spilled on Wood Furniture?What can I do if I spilled nail polish on wood?
Repairing a Wobbly Chair?This is a page about repairing a wobbly chair. There are several ways to repair a wobbly chair. The method used will depend on your skills and whether you choose a permanent or temporary fix.
Repairing Cat Scratches on Leather FurnitureThis is a page about repairing cat scratches on leather furniture. Cats like to scratch, particularly when grooming their nails. If you have leather furniture it may have been damaged by your kitty.
Repairing a Burn Hole in an Outdoor Cushion?This is a page about repairing a burn hole in an outdoor cushion. Outdoor fires can send embers flying onto your patio or garden furniture leaving a burn hole in the fabric cushions.
Repairing a ReclinerThis is a page about repairing a recliner. Certain repairs to your favorite recliner are easy enough for you to make yourself.
Repairing a Rolltop DeskThis is a page about repairing a rolltop desk. A rolltop desk may reflect days gone by and serve as an accent piece, but when it gets stuck it is only frustrating.
Reupholstering Club Chairs?This is a page about reupholstering club chairs. Reupholstering a favorite chair may be an alternative to replacing it.
Fixing a Squeaky Platform Swivel RockerThis is a page about fixing a squeaky platform swivel rocker. Fixing the squeak on a swivel rocker is necessary for your sanity and the enjoyment of your chair.
Adding Height to a TableThis is a page about adding height to a table. Sometimes a table is just too short for your chairs.
Covering at Table Top with Vinyl Floor Tiles?It's going to be a kids' art table. I found it in the trash and it has no glass. I am thinking about taking kitchen tiles and a hot glue gun and sticking them to it. Would that work? Any ideas of what I can do with a beautiful table? I absolutely have nothing.
Leather Sofa Cushions Keep Slipping?I have a leather sofa and the cushions keep on slipping out and down. What can I do?
Repairing Rattan Furniture?This is a page about repairing rattan furniture. Rattan furniture is attractive and lightweight. It can however be difficult to repair if it gets damaged.
Repairing a Box Spring MattressThis is a page about repairing a box spring mattress. Rather than toss out an old box spring mattress you may be able to clean and repair it.
Repairing Dark Stains on WoodThis is a page about repairing dark stains on wood. Age and moisture can cause wood to be darkened. Before getting out the sandpaper and stain, there may be another solution.
Repairing Finish on Onyx Top Table?I have an antique Muller onyx coffee table that has scratches and has a crack in the layer of finish, polyurethane or resin, but not through the stone. How do I repair it?
Repairing a Moisture Damaged Table Top?I had a decorative pumpkin on a placemat on my wood veneer dining table. I just discovered that it was rotten and warped the table. Help!
Repairing or Restoring A Marble Table Top?This is a page about repairing or restoring a marble table top. A stone marble table top can be beautiful but sometimes need some refurbishing.
Restoring a Faded Vintage Formica Table...I used my 1950's table outside for a yard sale. many items were placed on it on a cloudy day (no sun). Where the items were the yellow color is fine but where it was exposed to the light there are gray lines in the pattern as if some of the yellow went to gray. Help.
Repairing a Pneumatic Chair?This is a page about repairing a pneumatic chair. Keeping your office chair working properly, and at the height you need can sometimes be a challenge.
Repairing Wooden Chair Legs Scratched By a Cat?How can I fix the legs on the chair that my cat has shredded without them looking tacky? It's the wooden legs of the chair. She sharpened her nails on them when we weren't around to stop her, and they're so shredded, they are like fibers.
Repairing a Slatted Wood Room Divider?How do you repair an old room divider where the paper is damaged?
Repairing Nicks on Painted FurnitureThis is a page about repairing nicks on painted furniture. Repairing a nick on painted furniture can be tricky. Finding a close or matching color helps to make the repair less noticeable.
Refurbishing a Faded Patio UmbrellaSun and weather can fade the colors on your patio umbrella. You don't necessarily need to buy a new one, you may be able to refurbish the one you have. This is a page about refurbishing a faded patio umbrella.
Adding Leg Height to Vintage Chairs?This is a page about adding leg height to vintage chairs. Vintage chairs may be perfect for your decor, but perhaps a bit too short for your table.
Drying Padding Inside Vinyl Covered Chairs?This is a page about drying padding inside vinyl covered chairs. Although vinyl upholstery can help protect the padding inside, sometimes with enough spilled liquid moisture can seep in around the stitching.
Repairing Dining Chair SeatsThis is a page about repairing dining chair seats. Even after the seats show a lot of wear and tear the chairs are usually still in good shape. You don't need to buy new chairs, simply repair the seat.
Reupholstering a ReclinerThis is a page about reupholstering a recliner. Sometimes it is less costly to reupholster a comfortable chair, rather than buy a new one.
Sofa Sleeper Metal Frame Diagram?Where can I get a readable description of the metal frame diagram for a 1989 Sofa sleeper by Lazy Boy?
Repairing Dresser Drawers and PullsThis page is about repairing dresser drawers and pulls. A useful storage furniture that can take a beating over time, and need some attention to keep it working properly.
Suction Cups Damaged Hardwood Table?I had suction cups leave imprints and a residue on my hardwood table. Is there a way to remove this and repair the table? I never would of imagined that plastic could leave an imprint on wood.
Repairing Resin Furniture?This page is about repairing resin furniture. When plastic gets cracked it can be a difficult to repair.
Finding Caps for Chair Legs?This page is about finding caps for chair legs. To protect your floors or to balance your chairs, you may need new covers for the bottom your chair legs.
Reupholstering Dining ChairsThis is a page about reupholstering dining chairs. Dining room chairs can often get a facelift with a good cleaning and some new upholstery.
Repairing Cigarette Burns on Leather?This is a page about repairing cigarette burns on leather. When you or a guest accidentally drops cigarette ash on the leather couch it can leave a burn mark.
Re-Fluff Sofa and Loveseat Arms?This is a page about re-fluff sofa and loveseat arms. Furniture wears differently, sometimes the couch still looks good overall and is comfortable, but the stuffing in the arms has become flat over time.
Painting Vinyl Upholstered Furniture?This page is about painting vinyl upholstered furniture. Determine whether your vinyl fabric can be painted to prolong its use.
Recovering Vinyl Chairs?This is a page about recovering vinyl chairs. Vinyl is a durable upholstery used on many different types of chairs. However over time the vinyl will show wear or you may want to change to a different color.
Repairing an Office Chair?This is a page about repairing an office chair. Office chairs can be quite expensive, so when yours breaks it can be less costly to make repairs rather than buy a new one.
Murphy's Oil Soap Discolored 50s Laminate Table Top?I was cleaning some dresser draws with Murphy's oil soap on top of a 50s style laminate table that had a white marble design. I was doing this in the sun, too. Eventually I noticed that the tabletop had turned all grey in some areas.
Repairing Bubble in Wood Veneer Furniture?This page is about repairing bubble in wood veneer furniture. When the thin layer of finish wood on furniture is raised up, it can be difficult to repair.
Fixing a Sagging CouchThis is a page about fixing a sagging couch. Over time and with continued usage your couch may begin to sag.
Restoring Plywood Furniture?This is a page about restoring plywood furniture. Plywood has been used to make furniture for some time. Although not made of solid wood this furniture is quite strong and can be restored to repair damage and wear to the surface and finish.
Arms on a Cheap Sofa Keep Falling Off?I bought a very cheap, but attractive, leather sofa for our spare room. The main seating area plus back rest are fixed together, but the arms have to slide on. There are two metal brackets on the side of the sofa and two brackets on each of the arms.
Repairing a Coffee Table With Missing GlassThis is a page about repairing a coffee table with missing glass. A glass topped coffee table without the glass isn't much of a table. You could get a replacement piece of glass or you might consider some more creative ways of redoing the top.
Fluffing Up Couch Cushions?This is a page about fluffing up couch cushions. The cushions on your couch can become flat over time, making them uncomfortable as well as unattractive.
Repairing Antique Upholstered Furniture?This is a page about repairing antique upholstered furniture. Repairing your antique upholstered furniture needs to be done, keeping the antique value in mind.
Sofa Bed is Stuck Open?This is a page about when the sofa bed is stuck open. The folding frames on a sofa bed can get stuck, either open or closed.
Finding Parts to Repair a Sofa BedThis is a page about finding parts to repair a sofa bed. The mechanical parts and springs on your sofa bed may need to be replaced periodically, depending on use and age.
Repairing Cat Scratches on Wicker Furniture?This is a page about repairing cat scratches on wicker furniture. Cats love to scratch and wicker furniture is a tempting substitute for a scratching post. Depending on the level of damage there are a few methods you can use to repair the area scratched by your pet.
Waterproofing Wicker Furniture?This is a page about waterproofing wicker furniture. Wicker furniture is often used outdoors on patios and decks. Exposure to rain can eventually damage your wicker, if unprotected.
Replacing the Canopy on a Patio SwingTime and the elements can take their toll on the fabric canopy of your outdoor swing. Rather than purchasing an entirely new swing you can replace the canopy. This is a page about replacing canopy on a patio swing.
Removing Water Marks on Leather Furniture?Leather furniture such as couches or leather topped tables can be marred by water spots. This is a page about removing water marks on leather furniture.
Repairing Cigarette Burns on a CouchThis is a page about repairing cigarette burns on a couch. Depending on the type of upholstery, you may be able to make repairs to a couch that has been damaged by a cigarette burn.
Lowering a Bed Frame?This page is about lowering a bed. Sometimes a bed may be too high for its user to easily get in and out.
Reupholstering a CouchThis is a page about reupholstering a couch. It can be very costly to reupholster furniture.
Leather Couch Bleached By Cat Urine?This is a page about leather coach bleached by cat urine. Pet urine can remove the dye from leather furniture.
Repairing a Burn on Microsuede Furniture?This is a page about repairing a burn on microsuede furniture. Discovering a burn in your microsuede furniture upholstery is very distressing.
Removing Nail Polish from Wood FurnitureThis is a page about removing nail polish from wood furniture. Care must be taken when trying to remove nail polish that has spilled on your wood furniture, so as not to damage the finish.
Repairing Desk Drawers?How do I fix new gliders for the drawers? The hole does not fit the drawer in my desk.
Repairing Scratches on Wood FurnitureThis is a page about repairing scratches on wood furniture. It is very dismaying to discover scratches on your wood furniture.
Fixing a Burn Mark on Microfiber?This is a page about fixing a burn mark on microfiber. Burns to fabric are often difficult to repair.
Repairing a Wooden Table That Got Wet?The table was left outside and upside down. The legs are fine,and it has a leaf in the middle of it and it got wet. It has black spots on the bottom. Where the table comes together, it does not line up. Help!
Fixing Chair Caster WheelsThis is a page about fixing chair caster wheels. Oftentimes the casters on an otherwise good office chair start to have problems.
Liquid Air Freshener Spill on Table?One of the liquid plug in air fresheners that comes from Bath and Body was left on its side on mother's dark antique end table. It looks like all the color was removed where it leaked out. Is there an easy way to fix this?
Repairing Fabric UpholsteryThis page is about repairing fabric upholstery. Knowing a good way to fix fabric upholstery can extend the life of your furniture.
Repairing Vinyl UpholsteryThis page is about repairing vinyl upholstery. There are a few ways to fix torn or damaged vinyl upholstery.
Water and Scuff Marks on Finished Table?There are scuff marks and water marks on my finished table. How do I get them off?
Replacing a Pull Out Sofa Bed With a Storage Box?I want to remove the "pull out bed" in our 12 foot sectional and replace it with a free standing wood storage box, which would support the cushions. I have the idea, but not the know-how. Anyone have any ideas? :)
Replacing the Springs on Gliding Chair Base?I have a gliding chair which is perfect except that its springs came off. We can't sit on it without these springs.
Removing Water Marks from Wood FurnitureThis is a page about removing water marks from wood furniture. Whether someone forgot to use a coaster or a plant got over watered, water marks on wood furniture can happen very easily. Cleaning them off is a chore, but it can be done.
Fixing a Squeaky Bed?This is a page about fixing a squeaky bed. A squeaky bed can make it difficult to sleep, especially if your partner tosses and turns during the night. Getting the squeak repaired will help make for a more restful sleep.
Fixing a Squeaky Office ChairThis is a page about fixing a squeaky office chair. A squeaky office chair can be annoying and even embarrassing. Fixing your squeaky chair will prevent all eyes from being on you every time you sit in your chair.
Key Locked Inside of Murphy 20 Cedar Chest?My mom accidentally locked the key to her Murphy cedar chest inside the chest. The company has gone out of business, I believe in 2004. I have tried several methods to get in to no avail. Does anyone have an idea how to pick this lock or have an outlet for a key?
Caring for Refinished Coffee Table?I sanded, stained, and sealed my coffee table using wood stain and polyurethane 6 months ago. I clean it with Pledge every week. Now it looks dry, old, and the grain looks almost white. Do I need to re-sand, stain, and seal it again? Thanks so much!
Repairing Patio FurnitureThis is a page to repairing patio furniture. Patio furniture is exposed to the elements day and night. It is no surprise then that the furniture on your patio is often in need of repair.
Refurbishing an Outdoor Plastic Table?I have a white plastic table on my deck that is fairly large (seats 4). It has become weathered and stained and I can't wash it off. Does any one know what I can do to refurbish this table?
Finding a Durable Material for a Picnic Table?I'd like to cover my picnic table and benches with decking. Every year I paint it, but it peels and looks horrible. Any ideas?
Cleaning My Leather Chair Removed Some of the Dye?I cleaned the arm of my brown (real) leather chair and now the area I cleaned is a lighter color than the rest of it. It's fairly new and a good quality chair (BarcaLounger). Does anyone know how I can darken that area up a little?
Refinishing the Top of an Antique Dresser?I have an antique dresser from my grandmother, made of solid wood. Due to my stupidity, it has water damage from me keeping a plant on the top; as well as some scratches from moving. How can I restore the top without spending a fortune?
Painting a Bench After Cleaning With Bleach?I cleaned a bench with bleach and now I want to paint it. How do I neutralize the bleach so paint will stick?
Repairing a Papasan Chair?The wood base of my Papasan chair broke. What is the best way to repair it?
Hot Plate Left a Mark on Fabric Sofa?I've put a hot plate down on my fabric sofa that has now left a mark. Any ideas of how to get rid of it?
Red Nail Polish on Maple Dining Table?How can I remove nail polish from a maple dining room table?
Keep Leather Seats From CrackingEver notice how the side of your car's leather seats dry out and look worn? Clean the leather well - you can even use window cleaner and a soft brush. Then, to make the leather supple, take a clean soft cloth and apply baby oil.
Cigarette Burns on Microfiber?Does anyone know how to repair cigarette burns in microfiber sofa?
Can I Dye Microfiber Sofa Pillows?Can I dye my micro fabric sofa pillows?
Buying Coil Spring Sofa Seat Cushions?I have a good leather 3 seat sofa with coil spring seat cushions. I took them to be repaired, what I got back were foam cushions and the upholster telling me he threw the old coils away! Is there anywhere I can buy new firm good quality coil filled cushions?
How Do I Repair a Tear in the Fabric of a Metal Lawn Swing?Is there any way to fix the fabric support portion of a metal lawn swing? The bottom front has ripped at the seam.
Ash Dining Table Has Cracks in the Finish?How do I treat ash furniture? I have an ash dining table and it seems to have cracks in the finish.
Lemon Juice and Vinegar Stain Remover Discolored Couch Cushion?I got a dot of permanent marker on my new brown microfiber sofa and I read on a website that lemon juice and vinegar worked so I used those. I think I might have discoloured the fabric. How can I correct this? How much would it cost to get just a new seat cushion replaced?
Refurbishing an Old Wicker Crib?I have a 44 year old wicker crib which is being called into service again. However, it's a bit creaky and brittle. Any suggestions please?
Can I Dye a Microfiber Couch?Can I dye my microfiber sectional couch by hand, and if so what can I use?
Removing Rust from an Old Metal Kitchen Table?I have an old metal (steel?) table, like the ones found in many a kitchen back in the 50s and 60s. I would love to bring it back to life, however it is rusty in a number of spots. What would be the best product to use to remove the rust? Along with some elbow grease?
How Do I Repair a Burn Mark on Wood Furniture?How do you remove a burn place from wooden furniture?
