social

Home Improvement: FurnitureAsk a Question Follow

184 Total Articles   Page 1
Water Damaged Wood Furniture in Flooded Room

Repairing Water Damaged Wood...This is a page about repairing water damaged wood furniture. Furniture that has been water damaged can be difficult to repair.

 

Homemade Varnish Remover, Up close photo of varnished wood.

Homemade Varnish RemoverThis is a page about homemade varnish remover. Varnish is used to protect wood furniture and make it shine. Making your own varnish remove allows you to use a product that is less toxic than store bought versions.

 

Close up image of an old fashioned dresser drawer

Dresser Drawers Stuck ClosedThis page is about dresser drawers stuck closed. When a chest of drawers do not open, there are a few things you can try to get the drawers to move freely.

 

A living room full of nice fabric furniture.

Repairing the Underside of Furniture?Pets can ruin our furniture or as our things get older the batting and upholstery can start to come apart. This is a page on repairing the underside of furniture.

 

Couch With Cushions

Keeping Couch Cushions From SlidingSometimes loose cushions can move when you don't want them to. This page is about keeping couch cushions from sliding.

 

A man sitting on a red futon.

Keeping Futon from SlippingThis is a page about keeping futon from slipping. You are not alone if your futon mattress keeps sliding down on the frame.

 

White PVC pipes.

Use PVC Pipe to Raise Couch's HeightIf you need to raise the height of your couch to make it easier to get up, try using lengths of PVC pipe fitted over the legs. This is a page about use PVC pipe to raise couch's height.

 

Chair legs with yellow tennis balls on the bottom.

Replace Chair Slides with Tennis BallsI had a problem keeping slides on the feet of my table chairs. Call me a redneck. I replaced them with tennis balls and they work so much better.

 

A dog sleeping on a grey sectional.

Using Scotch Guard on Upholstery?Many people have had great results with using Scotch Guard on upholstery. It makes clean up and stain prevention so much easier. If you want to give it a try, test it on an inconspicuous spot first.

 

New Life for Old Cabinet - decorative items put back

New Life for an Old CabinetUsing your imagination, some paint and doilies, you can turn an old end table or small cabinet into a cute decorative piece. This is a page about a new life for an old cabinet.

 

refinished dresser

Salvaging Over Sanded Furniture?Over sanding when refinishing furniture typically results in low spots or divots where you tried to remove a stain or other imperfection. The resulting damage can be lessened. However, sometimes differences in wood color and texture on a piece of furniture may be due to the use of multiple types of wood. This is a page about salvaging over sanded furniture.

 

White Press board dresser with 3 drawers open.

Painting Press Board FurnitureThis is a page about painting press board furniture. Prepping the furniture with a light sanding to remove any glossy finish, followed by a good primer, and finished with enamel paint seems to be the key to a good finish.

 

wood table

Formby's Furniture Refinisher Left Wood Table Sticky?Formby's is formulated to dissolve old varnish, lacquer, and shellac. If your piece is sticky after using the refinisher, a call to the company may be the best way to fix the problem.

 

Placemat on wood table.

Using Placemats to Protect a NightstandThis is a page about using placemats to protect a nightstand. Protect your nightstand from accidental spills or scratches by using a placemat. It is an easy and decorative way to avoid damaging your furniture.

 

Hand refinishing wood table.

Can Vegetable Oil Be Used to Restore a Wood Table?This is a page about vegetable oil to restore a wooden table. While it may seem like any type of oil could be used to restore wood furniture, that is not entirely true. Vegetable oil can go rancid over time, causing an unpleasant odor, in addition to creating a sticky finish on your furniture. Mineral oil and baby oil are better suggestions, if you don't want to purchase furniture oil.

 

Advertisement

Finding a Cover for an Extra Wide Seat Cuddler Recliner - brown recliner

Finding a Slipcover for an Extra Wide Seat Recliner?When your recliner is not a standard size, it may be a challenge to find a well fitting slipcover. This is a page about finding a slipcover for an extra wide seat recliner.

 

Leather Trunk

Restoring a Leather Trunk?The leather on antique and vintage trunks can become dry and brittle with age. This is a page about restoring a leather trunk.

 

Photo of an old steamer trunk with a curved lid.

Refinishing the Inside of an Old TrunkMany old trunks were paper lined. If you are thinking of refinishing the inside as part of your restoration, consider repapering or perhaps paint or stain. This is a page about refinishing the inside of an old trunk.

 

Use a piece of cardboard instead of fine sandpaper on wood.

Sanding Wood With CardboardA light sanding can help smooth out wood for finishing. This is a page about sanding wood with cardboard.

 

Papasan Chair

Securing the Cushion on a Papasan Chair?The cushion on a papasan chair has a tendency to slide around. This page has advice about securing the cushion on your papasan chair..

 

Close up of a brown leather chairs arm.

Repairing a Leather Chair?There are simple ways to repair your leather furniture when it gets worn out. This page contains tips for repairing a leather chair.

 

Leather Couch

Are Leather Couches Kid Friendly?If you are looking for kids couch, a leather sofa might just be what you are looking for. Some people believe that leather couches are the perfect family sofa, where as others disagree. Check out this page and learn more about leather couches for houses with children and pets.

 

A chair with upholstery damage.

Hiding Furniture Imperfections and Upholstery DamageI have very badly damaged (due to cats scratching) upholstered couches. I also have a two year old so I would be interested in an inexpensive solution that could make them look better. This is a page about hiding furniture imperfections and upholstery damage.

 

Man and woman carrying a large couch

Moving a Large Couch Into Your House?This is a page about moving a large couch into your house. Moving large, often heavy pieces of furniture can present you with a variety of challenges.

 

Couple moving heavy cabinet

Moving Heavy FurnitureThis is a page about moving heavy furniture. Moving heavy furniture can be a challenge and can cause damage to you or your home if not done wisely.

 

Removing Excess Wood Stain

Removing Excess Wood StainThis is a page about removing excess wood stain. When working with wood stain, if the excess is not wiped off quickly you may need to resort to other methods.

 

Dresser in the process of being painted black

Refurbishing a DresserThis is a page about refurbishing a dresser. Save money on furniture with some time and paint, by giving an old chest of drawers a new look.

 

black leather couch on a white background

Pros and Cons of Leather FurnitureThis is a page about the pros and cons of leather furniture. Each type of furniture upholstery has its positive and negative features.

 

painting a dresser

Painting Furniture to Match Your Decor?This is a page about painting furniture to match your decor. A great way to save money on furniture is to give it a new look with paint to match your furnishings.

 

wing chair

Covering a Wing Chair?This is a page about covering a wing chair. The unique styling can make it difficult to cover a wing back chair, either to protect the upholstery or cover some damaged areas.

 

Advertisement

Upholstered Chair

Dyeing Upholstery FabricThis is a page about painting upholstery fabric. One way to give new life to your upholstered furniture it to paint it.

 

Dining Room Table

Protecting Your Dining Room TableThis is a page about protecting dining room table. Your dining room table probably needs some protection from heat, spills, and the like.

 

Stripping Painted Furniture

Stripping Painted Furniture?This is a page about stripping painted furniture. You can save money and give new life to an older piece of furniture by refinishing it.

 

Painting Furniture

Painting FurnitureThis is a page about furniture painting tips. You can save money by painting furniture that has become a bit damaged or outdated.

 

Electric Hospital Bed

Finding an Electric Hospital Bed?This is a page about finding an electric hospital bed. When caring for someone recovering from an illness or surgery, it may be very helpful to procure a special bed for home care.

 

Man Painting Wood Furniture Without Sanding or Priming

Painting Wood Furniture Without Sanding or...This is a page about painting wood furniture without sanding or priming. Refinishing wood furniture is a common homeowner project. However, many people hope to find ways to avoid sanding before painting.

 

Old wood rocking chair.

Repairing a Rocking Chair?Rocking chairs can come apart over time and may need pieces replaced to be as good as new. This is a page about repairing a rocking chair.

 

Canopy Bed

Canopy Bed IdeasThis page contains canopy bed ideas. There are many of kinds of fabric that work well to drape around your bed.

 

Old desk updated with new bright paint.

Updating Out of Style FurnitureThis is a page about updating out of style furniture. Older furniture can begin to look dated, because of style, finish, color, etc. Buying new can be very costly, however, there are a number of ways you can update your existing furniture.

 

Faux Granite

Making Faux Granite Furniture Tops?This is a page about making faux granite furniture tops. There is a lot of information available about painting laminate countertops to resemble granite. Now you are thinking of attempting a similar treatment on furniture tops.

 

Wood Veneer Drawer

Refinishing Wood Veneer Furniture?This is a page about refinishing wood veneer furniture. Refinishing wood veneer furniture can be done, keeping in mind the care needed to prevent damage to the thin wood veneer.

 

Microfiber Couches

Protecting Microfiber Furniture?This page is about protecting microfiber furniture. A good way to avoid stains on your upholstery is to apply a protectant.

 

Close up of a lock on a cedar chest.

Restoring a Cedar Chest?This is a page about restoring a cedar chest. Cedar chests were very popular for a long period of time, meaning that there are many either still being used or in storage. If you are lucky enough to inherit one or find one at an antique shop, it may need some work.

 

Laminate Furniture

Painting Laminate FurnitureThis is a page about painting laminate furniture. Painting laminate furniture while requiring a different process than real wood, can easily be done. This is a great way to update and refurbish older furniture.

 

Particle Board Desk

Repairing Particle Board FurnitureThis is a page about repairing particle board furniture. The sawdust and glue construction of particleboard furniture makes it comparatively inexpensive to buy but also easier to damage.

 

Advertisement

Refinishing Wood Furniture

Refinishing Wood FurnitureThis is a page about refinishing wood furniture. Refinishing wood furniture is a great way to recycle an older piece or repair damage to the surface finish of furniture.

 

Wood End Table

Refinishing an End TableThis is a page about refinishing an end table. Refinishing a piece of furniture is a good solution for either an antique or a dated piece, needing a modernizing face lift.

 

Mahogany Cabinet Door

Refinishing Mahogany Furniture?This is a page about refinishing mahogany furniture. Refinishing mahogany furniture that you already own or that you picked up at a sale is absolutely doable. You will need to have patience and follow some simple steps to achieve a beautiful finished piece.

 

Oak Pedestal

Refinishing Oak Furniture?This is a page about refinishing oak furniture. Oak furniture has been popular for years, particularly in years past. If your furniture has seen better days, you don't need to buy new when you can refinish what you already own.

 

Zero Gravity Chair

Improving the Appearance of a Zero Gravity Chair?This is a page about improving the appearance of a zero gravity chair. Zero gravity chairs are known for their comfort. However, if you have one of the tubular frame and fabric styles you may want to dress it up to blend in with your decor.

 

Unfinished Wood Furniture

Caring for Unfinished Wood FurnitureThis page is about caring for unfinished furniture. Bare wood needs some oil to keep it from drying out and getting stained.

 

Veneer Furniture

Painting Veneer Furniture?This is a page about painting veneer furniture. Care should be taken when prepping veneer furniture for painting.

 

Logo for a ThriftyFun Guide

Giving Furniture a Distressed Look?This is a page about giving furniture a distressed look. Distressing newer furniture gives it an older look that might be just want you need to complete your decor.

 

Outdoor Furniture

Saving Money on Outdoor FurnitureThis is a page about saving money on outdoor furniture. Patio and lawn furniture can be very expensive, but that doesn't mean you have to forgo having nice, functional yard furnishings.

 

Wooden Garden Furniture

Maintaining Garden FurnitureThis is a page about maintaining garden furniture. Garden furniture can be a costly investment. Proper maintenance can help extend the life of your furniture.

 

Staining Wood Furniture

Staining Wood FurnitureThis is a page about painting wood furniture. Staining new or used wood furniture can create a whole new look.

 

Keeping Furniture From Sliding

Keeping Furniture From Sliding This page is about keeping furniture from sliding. Some floor coverings allow furniture to easily shift from where you want it.

 

Staining Table

Refurbishing FurnitureThis is a page about refurbishing furniture. Give your home or apartment a new look by refurbishing your furniture.

 

painting furniture

Making Old Furniture Look NewThis is a page about making old furniture look new. Restoring the beauty of your older furniture or yard sale finds can be a fun and economical past time.

 

Storing Wood Furniture, Tan Wood Dresser

Storing Wood FurnitureThis is a page about storing wood furniture. Attractive and sturdy, wood furniture can be found pretty much every home. Whether you own more than you can have in your house or you have recently acquired new furniture, sometime you must store your wood furniture.

 

Caring for Your Mattress, Upclose photo of a mattress.

Caring for Your MattressThis is a page about caring for your mattress. Your mattress is a critical part of getting a good night's sleep. Properly caring for your mattress will keep it comfortable and help it last longer.

 

More
🎆
Fourth of July Ideas!
👔
Father's Day Ideas!
🌻
Gardening
ThriftyFun on Facebook
ThriftyFun on Pinterest
ThriftyFun on TikTok
ThriftyFun on YouTube
ThriftyFun on Instagram
Enter a Contest

Published by ThriftyFun.
Desktop Page | View Mobile
Disclaimer | Privacy Policy | Contact Us
Generated 2024-06-02 03:45:10 in 1 secs. ⛅️️
© 1997-2024 by Cumuli, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
https://www.thriftyfun.com/tf/Home_and_Garden/Home_Improvement/Furniture/index.html