Refinishing a Black Ash Table?I have a black ash dinning room table that has a few scratches and white marks. How do I renovate it ?
Homemade Wine Rack?How do you build your own wine rack?
White Haze on Colored Plastic Chairs?There is a white haze on my green resin chairs. How can I get rid of it?
Restoring a Leather Trunk?I was wondering if anyone could tell me what kind of trunk this is? The whole outside is covered in dry leather. What is the best way to make it not so brittle?
Vegetable Oil to Restore a Wooden Table?I have an old dining room set (26 yrs old) that I would like to bring out the finish on, or renew it with the least amount of work or bother. Is there maybe something that I could rub on with a cloth that wouldn't require a protective finish afterward?
Spray Paint for Fabric Furniture?Has anyone tried spray fabric paint made for furniture? I think it's made by Sunshine.
Painting Lighter Colors Over Dark Colors?I have one of those standing photo screens but it is a really dark color and the paint is chipped in several places. Since I don't like the color, I would really like to just paint it a lighter color like a cream or off white.
Staining a Painted Surface?I have a painted surface and want to satin it. Is there a product that will let me do this without a lot of prep?
Changing the Color of a Couch?I would like to change the color of an old couch we have. I know there is a product called Simply Spray, but they don't have any colors that I can use. I am looking for a taupe or moss green.
Varathane Finish is Still Tacky?I used oil based stain on an area of a coffee table that I had used water based verathane on. The stain has stayed tacky, what should I do? Thank you for any help.
Painting Furniture a New Color?I am interested in painting wooden furniture to reuse in a new home. I have a table with chairs and hutch, end tables and a coffee table that I want to give a new look to. Also, since the dining and living room connect, should I paint all wooden pieces to match?
Painting a Metal Bench?I am painting a metal bench with oil-based paint and the paint is bubbling. Any suggestions on why this is happening and what I should do?
Stripping and Re-staining a Table?I am needing directions on how to strip the old stain off a table and then re-stain it. Thank you.
Keeping Slipcovers on Sofa?I recently put slip covers on my sofas. How do I keep them from slipping or getting messy after sitting on the sofas? It's a pain to adjust them every time someone sits on them.
Changing the Color of a Fabric Chair?I have a chair that would be very difficult to remove the fabric. The fabric is a sturdy cotton. Is there a way I can brush fabric paint or fabric dye on the material to change the color while it is still on the chair?
Upholstery that Holds Up to Cat Scratching?Do cats like to claw on microfiber furniture? My kitty scratched up my leather sofa. I think mainly the leather was too soft. I am looking for the most resistant or at least the least appealing type of upholstery to cats. Any ideas? Anyone have experience with microfiber? Or, are there types of leather that are fairly resistant to cat claws as far as when they are pushing off, etc?
Removing Paint from a Wooden Table?How do you get paint off a wooden table without damaging the wood?
Quilting Chair With Storage Compartments?Several years ago I saw a quilting chair that appears to be a regular living room chair. It was built with special compartments to store quilting supplies.
Cleaning Attached Sofa Pillows?I've had a sofa/bed for over 20 years. It's still in very good shape, but the color is a little outdated. I'm shopping for slipcovers, but have a dilemma with the pillows. They're large, and there's a lot of them (they're part of the backing of the sofa and love seat).
Sofa Arm is Loose?The arm on my fabric sofa has come loose. How can I fix it myself? Cheers.
Using Polyurethane On Outdoor Furniture?I want to know if anyone has ever put polyurethane on a table for the outside. I am worried about run off and it becoming sticky in the summer heat. Any suggestions are welcomed. Thanks.
Upholstering Metal Chairs?I need to reupholster my metal frame kitchen chairs. I'd like to add extra cushion to the seat and would like to add upholstery to the backs of the chairs. They currently have a metal frame back with an "X" shaped design in the middle.
Temporary Shelves Using Cinder Blocks?Is there such a thing as removable or temporary shelves? I live in a apt that has only 2 shelves per small closet. I heard you can make temporary shelves out of cinder blocks, I have not idea how to do this.
Painting Wicker Furniture?How do I paint wicker furniture? I have a huge set that my boyfriend bought me for Mother's Day. I love it! It is vintage wicker. I'm not even sure if I should paint it.
Reusing Cabinet From Cabinet TV?I have one of the old cabinet-style TVs that no longer works. The cabinet is in good condition, I hate to toss it. Anyone have ideas for something else the cabinet could be used for?
Painting Glass Lamps?I have two beautiful crackled glass lamps that I bought back in the early 1990s. Unfortunately, I bought them in a lovely shade of pink to match my blue and mauve decor (very "in" back then!) I would like to update them if possible. Is there a type of translucent paint that would work on glass? Any suggestions would be welcome!
Painting Dark Wood White?I am trying to paint two dark wood antique chairs white. I sanded the chairs, primed them and have applied 3 coats of semi-gloss latex paint with a sponge brush. You can still see the original color of the wood peeking through. Any suggestions how I can finish this project?
Putting Finish on a Cabinet?I have painted a new cabinet top with an undercoat and two coats of black semi-gloss. I want to get a harder finish and wondered if I can use MinWax semi gloss polycrylic over the paint?
Giving Furniture a Distressed Look?I have an older bedroom set that is very dark and very worn. I would like to give it a lighter, maybe antique look. I was thinking of spraying it with an off white or ivory color. To get some of the dark to show through do I need to wipe it before it dries or sand lightly afterwards? Then maybe put a faux marble laminate on the tops of the items.
Removing Chair Backs for Reupholstering?When reupholstering a chair, how do you remove the old seat back? There are wooden dowels hiding the screws. Do I drill them out or just use a chisel and hammer?
Reducing Stickiness from Plastic Paint?I painted 2 vinyl chairs with the new Krylon Fusion for Plastic. They look amazing, but they feel sticky. Do you know of anything to remove the stickiness?
Removing Enamel Paint from Wood?I am looking for a recipe for paint remover/ stripper to remove enamel paint and varnish from wood and metal.
Using A Wooden Gun Cabinet?My husband has a beautiful cedar gun cabinet with a glass door and double door storage space on the bottom. However, for safety reasons, we just bought a large gun safe and now we would like to use this wooden gun cabinet in another way. Other than a curio cabinet, any suggestions?
Painting a Space Saver Cabinet?I bought a bathroom space saver a couple of months ago and couldn't figure just why I was not so pleased with it after a couple of weeks. I finally figured out that the dark color (dark brown) made my bathroom appear smaller. It's not that large in the first place. I would like to paint it white, but do not know if I need to prime it first and what kind of paint should I use?
Paint Not Sticking To Particle Board Cabinets?I painted the sides of our island -- over the laminate/particle board that is made to look like the cabinets. First I tried sanding it and painting and it would not work -- the paint wasn't holding in some places. Then I tried liquid sander. That seemed to work, but some spots of paint are still wiping right off. Is there any hope to fix this? I put more liquid sander on and painted over it again but I don't know what else to do. I looks great, but I'm afraid one scuff of a shoe is going to take the paint right off. Thanks!
Painting Unfinished Pine?I have a shelf/coat hanger made out of unfinished pine. I would like to paint it distressed black. Does anyone have a good, easy way of doing this?
Plastic Cover On Leather Sofa?What happens if plastic is used for a cover on a leather sofa?
Spray Painting Plastic Lawn Furniture?Is it ok to spray paint plastic lawn/patio furniture? I have a basic plastic set (chairs and a table), but the plain white is boring, so I want to spray paint them in a color so they look cuter in my backyard.
Reupholstering Club Chairs?I have 2 club chairs (similar in style to pic posted, but the cushions are thicker and not removable) that I found for free. I desperately need to reupholster them because there have tears in the existing fabric, which is an awful design and color.
Heat Stain on Dining Room Table?How do I remove heat rings from a wooden dining room table?
Judy from Austin, Texas
Make Your Own Ottoman?I would like to make an upholstered x base ottoman. Does anyone know where I can find a site to learn how to do that?
Wallpapering Panels of Old Wardrobe?I want to wallpaper the panels of an old wardrobe, it is varnished. Do I have to put primer on it or can i just sand then use enamel paint? I would appreciate any help!
Refinishing a Wood Coffee Table?I have an old coffee table. It has lots of nicks and scratches from our kids. What would be the easiest way to refinish it?
Spray Painting a Recliner?I would like to know if I paint a reclining chair with floral spray paint will the paint rub off on clothing? Thanks.
Painting Bedroom Furniture?I have just painted my daughter's room to match a comforter set we bought. The top half is white, the bottom is chocolate brown, and a dark pink stripe goes around the middle. I repainted an old bedroom set tan (it was originally off white/yellow?). I'm afraid that now the finish may be too light.
Stabilizing a Papasan Chair?I bought an oh so comfy Papasan chair, the ones with the big round bowl shape. When we sit in it, it slips and slides! I've tried the drawer sticky liner and a towel, but they were no help.
Keeping Couch Cushions from Sliding?I have a couch and love seat with cushions that slide forward when we sit on them. I've tried bed sheets, foam sheets as well as non slip rubber pantry liners. They all roll up instead of keeping cushions in place.
Upholstery Nails Keep Bending?I am upholstering a footstool I am now putting a small skirt on it. I am using upholstery nails and a tack hammer. The nails are bending on me, what am i doing wrong.
Where to Find Slipcovers For Wingchairs?Does anyone know where I can find some slipcovers for my wing chairs?
Water Mark on a Cherry Table?How do you remove a week old water mark from a high polished cherry table?
How to Distress Oak Butcher Block Table?I am going to distress an oak butcher block table, It is solid and strong. I don't want to buy a book to learn how. Can anyone give me advice? Thanks
Refreshing Wood Veneer?Does anyone know if it is possible to refresh wood veneer? I have a lovely old table but the top has had much use over the years and the veneer looks terrible.
Advice For Preparing MDF Surface For Lacquer?My work was throwing out old office furniture and I grabbed a bureau.
Replacement filler For Sofa Cushions?I'm looking for replacement filler for my existing sofa cushions and need info regarding types of fillers.
Creating a King From 2 Twin Beds?I would like information on making a foam or other kind of strip to connect 2 twin beds, to make them a king. This would bridge the gap. Thank you for any help!
Avoiding Static Shocks on Metal Chairs with Microfiber Seats?We purchased some kitchen chairs that are metal with microfiber seats. I was wondering after we bought them, of course, if these are going to give us static electricity shocks during the winter when the heat is on. Any suggestions to avoid this situation? Thanks
Recovering Chairs With Vinyl?I am putting new seat covers on my dinning room chair. I am using vinyl and I can't figure out how to cut the corners so they won't be so thick. Is there tricks to this and what are they.
Smoke Smell in Wood Cabinet?I purchased an oak dining set from my grandmother who was a smoker. It is in beautiful condition but smells very strongly of cigarette smoke. Does anyone know how to remove the odor from this wood set? Is my only option letting it sit outside, which would be difficult for me to do.
Removing Bed From Sofa?My couch/sofa bed is old but still looks great and would be easy to slip cover but no one likes the pull out bed. Can I remove the sofa bed inside and still have a usable couch? Thanks,
How to Fix a Squeaky Bed?We have recently purchased a second hand, pine, canopy bed, which I absolutely love - except! It squeaks terribly. I think it is from the slats rubbing on the boards holding the mattress up.
Burn Marks on Sofa Cushion?I have a burn mark from the heater on the back of my beige couches. I guess I put the couches in front of the heater for a long time. Please help how do I get rid of those marks. Need help ASAP. Thanks a lot.
Re-Fluff Sofa and Loveseat Arms?Does anyone have any ideas or suggestions on how I can "re-fluff" the sofa and love seat arms? There is no way to remove the micro-fiber upholstery. Thanks!
How do you upholster the back of dining room chair?How do you upholster the back of dining room chair?
Looking For Cherry Wood Colored Paint?Hello. I want to paint my Rattan headboard from white to cherry finish? My headboard is Rattan and finished in a white gloss. I want to paint it to match my Cherry bedroom furniture.
Reupholstering Sofa Cushions?I have sewn for many years, but now I need help. Does anyone have any instructions for the reupholstering of sofa cushions. Any instructions, suggestions and help will be greatly appreciated.
Buying A Futon For Under $200.00?I am looking for a futon under $200. I don't really want a used one, but don't know where to find one that cheap. I've been looking on the internet but haven't had much luck on finding a new one.
Tips For Mattress Shopping?Any tips on mattress shopping? I have found it difficult to comparison shop.
Removing Paint from an Antique Trunk?I am trying to remove old paint from a antique trunk. Any ideas? I do not want to ruin the canvas. Some of it flakes off, but it is covering the canvas and wood. I am not sure how long it has been on there.
Antique Wood Table Darker on One End?I have an antique hall table, about 150 years old. It has some inlaid wood, some hand carving, possibly some machine turning in the legs. I am guessing it's middle class Victorian. Overall, it's in pretty good shape.
Changing the Color of Leather Furniture?Can I use colour shoe wax to change the colour of my leather sofa or do I have to buy the dye kits which work out expensive for a traditional 3 piece suites.
Staining a Coffee Table?Just purchased a used coffee table that needs help. The stain on the wood was done poorly. Do I need to strip it to re-stain or can I stain over the old stain.
Using a Footboard as a Headboard?I am in need of suggestions for raising a wood footboard in height so it can be used as a headboard. Through a series of events, the actual headboard was lost, but I have the footboard that matches my bedroom furniture and would like to use it as a headboard now.
Reupholstering Furniture?I am wanting to reupholster my sofa and love seat. I need new ones, but I can't afford the ones I like. Does anyone know how to do this?
Restoring Yellowed Laminate Furniture?How can I restore old "white" laminate furniture that has turned yellow?
Glider Rocking Chair Cushion Replacements?I can't seem to find replacement cushions for my glider rocker.
Painting Baby Furniture?I need to repaint a baby bed. What kind of paint is safe? I have started using an enamel based paint. Is this OK? It has a flat feeling to it. Could I use a gloss over it? Ideas anyone?
Staining an Old Piano?I have a really old church piano that has been painted. I want to stain the piano with a dark stain and have no idea what is under the paint. Do I have to strip the paint that is there now in order to stain the piano?
Preserving Leather Furniture?How do I preserve my leather couches?
Microfiber Protector?Can you spray your microfiber sofa with a protector that will prevent stains?
Converting a Crib Into a Bed?I received a four post custom crib for a steal when I was going to have my baby. Now as she approaches turning two I was wondering if anyone knew if it was possible to convert ANY crib into a full size bed?
Painting a Glass Table?I have a glass-topped table which is a funny color green. I would like to paint it, perhaps high gloss black, so it looks like black laquer. Is this possible? How do I do it or where can I get it done?
Removing Air From an Air Mattress?Removing Air From an Air Mattress. How do you remove excess air from an air mattress that you're trying to fold and put back in the box?
Wrinkled Microfiber?Wrinkles on a Microfiber. How do you remove deep wrinkles on a microfiber couch back which has slumped. I am puffing back up the back cusion and want to get the slump wrinkles out.
Black Microfiber Sofa Feedback?I'm considering a black microfiber sofa. Will it attract dust and hair?
Restoring A Japanese Screen?I have been give a wooden screen and the rice paper is torn and discolored. I want to know what inexpensive paper i can use to refurbish it.
Static Electricity From Microfiber Furniture?We just purchased a microfiber sofa and love seat. The static electricity is out of control! Does anyone know what I can do about this? I called the manufacturer and they said they've never heard of this problem and they had no suggestions for me.
Paint Still Sticky Long After Painting?I recently painted a bookcase for my daughters bedroom. I allowed plenty of time for the paint to dry but I'm finding that items seem to be "sticking" to the surface. Any suggestions?
Couch Color Bleeds Onto Clothing?I just bought a scarlet red microfiber coach and the material bleeds onto clothes. How do I prevent this from happening?
Scuff Marks on Furniture from a Vacuum?My vacuum leaves white scuff marks on furniture when the rubber piece rubs against the wood. How can I remove the white scuffs?
Toning Down a Glossy Polyurethane Finish?I applied four coats of oil, satin polyurethane, to a wood desk. I sanded between each coat of poly. The finish is too glossy. How can I tone down the gloss to a satin finish? Has anyone ever used a flat polyurethane?
Can You Scotchguard a Microfiber Sofa?Can you scotchguard a new microfiber sofa?
Reupholstering Wicker Furniture?I found a nice old wicker couch someone had thrown out. It needs new cushion covers. It also only has the arms and back in wicker while the whole base is also upholstered. I will need to remove the cloth from the body of the couch but never have done this before.
Painting a Table with a Distressed Look?I have a table that I believe is Oak. I bought it at a yard sale a couple of years ago. Anyway, I want to paint it to look distressed white or cream. Is this even possible? Where would I even start? I obviously know nothing!
Antique Desk With a Leather Top?I just purchased a really cute, antique desk. I want to repaint it, to update the look, but the problem is, it has a green leather top. I had thought about covering the top with fabric, covered board, than placing a piece of glass on top of it, but I was informed the cost of glass would be more expensive than the desk I bought (ugh).
Adding Padding to Antique Chairs?I need some advice. Somehow I have been talked into recovering the seats of antique chairs. The woman wants to add padding and pick out the fabric which she would like to be easy to clean. I've never done this but seen it done on TV all the time. Can anyone help me? She somehow thinks I am an expert on this and I am not!
Stripping Paint Off Oak Cabinets?Our house is 33 years old. Our dark oak kitchen cabinets were painted white many years ago. I'm tired of the dirty white color. Is is possible to strip the cabinets down bare and then restain them? What products would you recommend to do this?
Caring for a White Leather Sofa?We are thinking of purchasing a white leather sofa but are wondering how hard it is to keep clean. Anyone have any experience with this?
Protectant for Microfiber?We were looking into buying microfiber furniture, is it recommended to get the furniture protectant which is an additional $100? Or does microfiber clean well without the protectant?
Maintaining a White Microfiber Sofa?I recently ordered, and cannot cancel, a white microfiber sofa set - what was I thinking, right? But you live once, anyway, it hasn't been delivered yet, but it's giving me nightmares about how to maintain it, specially with a white color. Any tips to soothe my nerves?
Stripping Oak Furniture?I have an oak bureau that is painted white. I would like to strip it. I need to know how to remove the paint from the wooden knobs and also the brass keyholes (they don't look like I can remove them). I also need to know what to do with it once I strip it and what is the best stripping method.
Covering a Wing Chair?Anyone have any ideas on covering a wing chair? It has wooden legs and exposed wood on the arms and across the top of the back cushion. I can't upolster it and I've never made slip covers. I do love the look of slipcovers so I priced having one made.
Waterproof Chaise for a Deck?I recently saw an advertisement for a wonderful chaise for a deck. It was round and you lay on it in the summer time. I know summer is a long way off but I would like to plan ahead and make one of these for next year. The one I saw cost in the vicinity of $8,000.00 which is a bit 'over budget'.