Don’t let a few scratches or knicks result in a death sentence for your old wood furniture. Many older pieces of furniture were crafted from hard wood with the expectation that they would be serviceable for a lifetime- or longer. You can restore beauty to furniture that has taken a beating by refinishing it. Refinishing ...
One of the most taken for granted tools in my shop is the bench grinder. Since I mostly work with wood, grinding metal isn’t a top priority. I was fortunate enough to inherit an old Sears bench grinder from my late grandfather and my shop has only one, sitting alone and unused on the workbench, ...
If your house happens to be like our house and is full of antique furniture then knowing how to refinish wood furniture yourself would be an asset. Refinishing wood furniture is similar to refinishing any piece of wood. The process is nearly the same whether the wood object is flooring, fencing, furniture, doors, and so ...
Home design is everywhere, and it’s not just for professionals anymore. It seems that a person can’t turn on cable without flipping past countless home improvement, decor and renovation shows. Several shows allow you to watch professionals tackle redesign projects from simple furniture refinishing to demolishing or gut renovating entire houses. There are also books ...
As a mother of two young children, who runs her family on a tight budget, I find most of my furniture at yard sales and second hand shops. As most people know, new furniture is very pricey, and an investment most people can’t dive into, especially when living on a tight budget. The key to ...
