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How to arrange furniture to make a large, awkward walkout basement become a cozy gathering place for families and friends?
Separate large rooms into specific areas such as reading, conversation, and entertaining areas, to provide the room with a cozy feel. This effect can be created with plants, wall hangings, and furniture. If you want to create a cozy... (Continue reading)
How to keep my furniture looking new?
Mix 2 parts vegetable oil or olive oil (alternatively, mineral oil when polish unfinished wood ) and 1 part lemon juice in a medium-sized bowl. Dip a clean, dry, lint-free cloth into the mixture and rub into the wood.... (Continue reading)
How to prevent corrosion and add shine at aluminum furniture?
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 1:02 in Furniture | viewed 57 views times | 4 Comments
To help prevent corrosion and add shine, you can wipe on a very light coat of car wax with a cloth rag. ... (Continue reading)
What special caution for painting wod furniture?
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 1:01 in Furniture | viewed 50 views times | 0 Comments
You should let primer set for several days or more. The longer the better. When you paint over a well set primer, the paint will stay where you put it. ... (Continue reading)
How to make outdoor furniture last for many years?
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 1:00 in Furniture | viewed 77 views times | 2 Comments
Bring it indoors during freezing weather (or covering with a tarp) and using wood preservatives if required. ... (Continue reading)
What special caution for upgrading used furniture?
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 0:58 in Furniture | viewed 48 views times | 0 Comments
Altering the finish on any piece of furniture that might be a fine antique could reduce its value tremendously. Have a qualified person examine and appraise the piece for you first. ... (Continue reading)
How to deal with small nicks and scratches on stained wooden pieces?
Touch up small nicks and scratches on stained wooden pieces with special crayons (sold at paint and hardware stores) – or even an eyebrow pencil or shoe polish. ... (Continue reading)
How to upgrade a badly damaged lamp table or nightstand?
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 0:55 in Furniture | viewed 44 views times | 0 Comments
Wrap it with fabric. The fabric can be fitted, almost like a slipcover, in a box shape for a rectangular table or draped over a round table; have glass cut for the top so that a non-washable fabric won’t... (Continue reading)
How to upgrade file cabinets, bookcases or Parsons tables?
Cover them with textured wallpaper (the type that mimics plaster friezes or pressed-tin ceilings). Then paint and glaze the piece – aged metallic finishes look spectacular on furniture. ... (Continue reading)
How to hide nicked edges on wood furnishings such as tabletop edges and shelving?
Written on 23 Apr, 2009 at 0:52 in Furniture | viewed 54 views times | 0 Comments
Apply decorative brass-nailhead trim. ... (Continue reading)