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Replacement Handles for Bassett Furniture?

Replacement Handles for Bassett Furniture?I bought this dresser second hand years ago, and I'm finally getting around to restoring it. It's a 1980s Bassett Furniture Chalons Collection. Only 5 drawers came with handles. Any idea where to find another?

 

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Repairing a Glider?Just wondering where I can find the plastic insert that the metal glides in.

 

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Repairing a Sofa Frame?The wooden seat slat of the sofa frame is broken in half. The break is thorough enough that replacement is a must. It is also located at one end of the seat frame, thus an area of high wear and tear. Is replacing the slat possible without disassembling a great deal of the sofa?

 

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Replacement Parts for a Glider Rocker?I need the metal part for the glider under the seat of a rocker. Where can I find one?

 

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Removing Water Marks on Wood TV Cabinet?My grandson was wet sanding his motercycle in the garage. I had a TV cabinet stored there and he splashed sanding water on it and left white marks. How do I get them off?

 

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Repairing Cat Scratches on Rattan Chair?I bought a rattan chair at a thrift store for $10. It looks like a cat scratched it pretty badly. The rattan flakes off when you rub your hand over it. I thought maybe I could mix glue and a little water over it to stop it from flaking and then restain it. It is still a very sturdy chair.

 

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Repairing a Leather Couch Cushion?I have a lovely overstuffed leather couch. Both the seat and back cushions are attached. The center seat cushion is much flatter and more squished than the others, so I'd like to re-stuff it....

 

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Liner for Glider?Where can I get a liner that goes over the coils in a glider? I bought a glider at a thrift store, but I threw the liner away because it was dirty/smelly. Is there an alternative for a liner?

 

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Replacement Mattress Supports for Sofa Bed?What do you call the mattress supports that hold the mattress on the sofa bed frame when it is pulled out? They keep the mattress in place on the frame, usually at the foot. Does any one know where they can be purchased?

 

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Replacing Leather Caning on Old Chair?I have an antique, hand-made chair that was caned in leather 1/4 inch strips of leather. The pattern is horizontal, totally horizontal from side to side, but the back to front strips criss-cross diagonally.

 

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Repairing a Gliding Chair?On the glider there's a piece that sits within the wood of the glider side that has come out - the screws are worn and need to be reinserted. How do I figure out how to take that one piece off without having to disassemble the entire glider?

 

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Repairing a Slatted Wood Room Divider?How do you repair an old room divider where the paper is damaged?

 

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Fixing Lumpy Sofa Cushions?I have a Broyhill sofa and the cushions are extremely lumpy. Are there any fixes for this?

 

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Repairing a Bent Sofa Bed Frame?My sofa bed frame scraped the floor when I open it. I moved recently and think something heavy was set on it during the move.

 

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Repairing the Bottom of a Glider Chair?How do I change the metal mechanism on the glider part because the bearings are coming out?

 

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Repair Parts for a Glider Chair?I have a glider bearing of 7/8, with 1 in. shoulder, and 1/4 in thick with total length of 1 1/2 in and bolt 3/8 in diameter. Where can I find this?

 

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Removing a Heat Mark on a Leather Couch?My daughter's boyfriend set his coffee cup on the arm of the leather couch and it has left a discolored ring mark. How do we fix this?

 

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Repairing Resin "Wicker" Furniture?My resin "wicker" outdoor furniture is unraveling. How can I repair it? What adhesive would I use?

 

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Heatmarks on an Upholstery Sofa?We've just bought a new fabric sofa and I left a plate on it. I cannot remember, but I assume that the plate was hot. It has now left a mark on my sofa cushion, is there anything that I can do to remove it?

 

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Repairing a Glider Chair?Our glider is not in alignment-rubbing on one side. How do we take the bottom of the rocker apart so we can straighten the chair rung or replace it?

 

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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?

 

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Assembling a Canopy Swing?I forgot how I took the frame off my canopy swing, so I am asking how or where do I connect the pole?

 

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Castro Sofa Bed Won't Close?My Castro sofa bed, seems to be in excellent shape, but after folding it, and attempting to slide the mattress/frame into the base, it seems the right side is now longer then the left side, and it will not close.

 

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Repairing Faux Leather Upholstery?I have a very dark brown recliner which has this very odd upholstery that I will call pleather. It looks like very soft leather, but is actually cloth with this thin layer of leather like look to it.

 

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Removing Water Marks on Pine Dresser?I split a glass of water on a pine dresser and would like some advice as to how to remove it.

 

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Painting a Chrome Bar Stool?I've found a couple of old fashioned chrome bar stools. The chrome is pitted and rusted. I would like to paint them. What would be the easiest way?

 

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Furniture Finish Damaged by Scented Oil?Scented oil you put in jars with wooden reeds was spilled on my wooden dresser and has left a spot that ate part of the finish. Is there any way to fix it without stripping all of the dresser's finish?

 

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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.

 

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Repairing Upholstery on Couch Cushion?My cushion on my sectional is some kind of yarn fabric. My dog clawed at it and it looks like sting cheese. Is there any way I can fix it? I just got the sectional as a gift from my friend.

 

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Repairing Nail Polish Remover Stain on Table?So I spilt a small amount of nail varnish remover on a light oak dining table. The patch went really pale. I read up on here about mixing mayo with ash so I did that, left it overnight and now it';s gone really dark and into the grains and is looking worse than before! Any ideas how I can fix this?

 

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Soft Scrub Stain on Wood Doors?Soft Scrub dripped off the counter and ran down the front of oak drawers leaving a dark line. I tried OOPS and a light sanding, but stain is still there.

 

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Stopping Sap from Leaking from Outdoor Furniture?Does anyone have any nifty ideas to stop sap from leaking out of my wooden outdoor furniture? It's thick like honey and a real problem as it sticks to anything it touches. It is very difficult to remove from clothing skin.

 

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Removing an Antibacterial Wipe Stain on Wood Table?How do I remove the stain caused by an antibacterial wipe from a wood table top?

 

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Removing a 55 Year Old Water Stain on Wood Furniture?I have an small antique table that my mother, for years, used to keep her prized African violets on. A lot of times she would over water and the excess would lay underneath the dish that they sat on. This destroyed the finish and penetrated the wood.

 

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Repairing a Glider Chair?When in the glide position the mechanism keeps jumping into the stationary position. Can I adjust or repair that or is the mechanism gone altogether?

 

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Removing a Heat Mark from Wood Table?I steam stained my polished wooden dining room table by ironing (steam iron) on it. How can I remove this stain?

 

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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.

 

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Nail Polish Remover Damaged Finish on Wood Table?I spilled half a bottle of nail polish remover onto the dining table. I tried to get it off by wiping with paper towels. Some stuck onto the surface. Then I tried scrubbing it off which made marks and scratches on the surface of the table. Any easy way to fix this?

 

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Removing Water Marks on Furniture?What is the iron cloth method to remove white water stains from a mahogany coffee table?

 

Dull spot on mahogany table.

Removing a Dull Spot on Veneer Coffee Table?Our mahogany veneered wood table has a dull mark on it. I've tried cleaning with diluted white vinegar, but it hasn't improved it. Any suggestions?

 

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Replacing Mechanism for a Sofa Bed?We have recently bought a second hand Cambridge 3 seater Chesterfield sofa bed, only to discover the mechanism on one side is broken making it very difficult to open and close. It has damaged the actual sofa. It is soldered and I wondered if we can replace the whole thing?

 

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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.

 

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Scented Oil Left White Marks on Wood Table?I spilled scented oil on my wooden table. I cleaned it up, but now I am left with white marks where the oil had been. Please help.

 

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Repairing a Sagging Sofa Bed?I have a 3 cushion sofa bed that has a sagging spring? What parts do I need to repair it?

 

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Patio Swing Canopy?Where would I find a canopy for my two man recliner swing?

 

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Repairing a Broken Glider Chair?The back and seat of my glider goes back too far, almost like a regular rocker. The chair does not sit up straight.

 

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Repairing a Rice Bed?The bottom rail on my rice bed is broken. I would like to find a new one or where can I get that one fixed.

 

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Repairing Support for a Crib Frame?My children have broken their sister's metal crib frame by jumping on it. It bent the metal supports. I think I can straighten them, but I'm pretty sure that they'll bend again if any weight is applied. Any suggestions on how to reinforce the 1 inch metal straps?

 

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Nail Polish Stain on Table?How can I get nail polish off my wood table and get the finish back?

 

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Repairing Candle Wax Burn on Suede Sofa?I hope you can help? I accidentally spilled pink candle wax on my new suede sofa. The wax has gone as I used a hot wet towel to remove it, but it has left 3 burn marks. How do I remove these?

 

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Fluffing Up a Flat Couch Cushion?I have a leather sofa with one cushion that is flatter. There is no zipper and the cushions are attached. Does anyone have any idea how to fluff this up?

 

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Replacement Parts for Repairing a Glider?I have a glider and the back rest doesn't stay up. It has a metal bracket on each side and I can't find replacement parts. Any answers?

 

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Repairing a Iron Burn Mark on Microfiber Couch?How do I get a iron burn out of a microfibre couch?

 

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Polish Remover Spot on Wooden Table?I've got several drops of nail varnish remover with one large one on

 

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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!

 

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Sofa Bed Replacement Parts?I have a queen size sofa bed. One of the rods broke and it sags in the middle. Where can I get a new one?

 

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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?

 

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Burn Mark on Leather Sofa?My mother has accidentally placed the hot iron on the leather sofa leaving a burn mark of the iron on it,. Any ideas on how to tackle this problem?

 

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Fixing a Sofa Bed Canvas?The canvas in my sleeper makes too much noise. It's a Legget & Co. system. I already bought a new canvas, but to no avail. It still makes a lot of noise. What can I do to fix it?

 

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Removing a Hot Cup Ring from Leather Sofa?How can I remove a hot cup ring mark from my leather sofa?

 

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Repairing a Burn Hole in Suede Couch?How can I fix a burn hole in my suede couch?

 

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Repairing a Broken Dining Table?I have an 8 seater marble, cream table which is broken in the horizontal position. I sent it for repair and am not happy with it. They just faced the whole bottom with wood to keep it in place, but the crack is still very visible.

 

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Water and Scuff Marks on Finished Table?There are scuff marks and water marks on my finished table. How do I get them off?

 

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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? :)

 

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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.

 

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Removing Nail Polish from an End Table?I just found an end table at a yard sale. It has white nail polish on it. How can I get it off? The table is a dark cherry color and it has a shiny finish. I'm afraid I will make it worse if I mess with it. It is a really nice table; what to do?

 

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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?

 

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Can I Dye Microfiber Sofa Pillows?Can I dye my micro fabric sofa pillows?

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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?

 

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Finding Parts to Repair a Sofa Bed?I'm trying to locate/buy a 5 foot sleeping sofa (queen size) rod. It is placed under the bed carriage to support it when a person sits down.

 

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Sofa Bed Frame Replacement?I need a replacement frame for a queen sofa sleeper.

 

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Can I Dye a Microfiber Couch?Can I dye my microfiber sectional couch by hand, and if so what can I use?

 

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Repairing a Glider Chair?I have 2 oak glider chairs. The glider mechanism is pretty much gone.Where can I get these gliders repaired?Thank you.

 

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Repairing a Tear on a Microfiber Sofa?I have a microfiber couch which has two small torn places, close together. How can I patch it without it being noticeable?

 

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Repairing Couch Springs?How do we fix the springs that have come off the couch frame?

 

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Burn Mark on Table from a Candle?I went to sleep last night and left a candle burning on my brand new ivory dining room set. I have a table cloth over the table. The candle burned down to the wood and left a stain not only on the tablecloth which is replaceable but the table itself.

 

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Repairing a Scorch Mark on Wood Furniture ?How do I repair a scorch mark on an oak table top?

 

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Dyeing Leather Furniture?I need helpful advice for repairing and dyeing my old and loved leather couch.

 

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Removing Leather Dye from Leather Couch?I have a couch and I want to remove the dye. So how do you remove leather dye from leather, if this is possible? Thanks.

 

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Upholstering Caned Chairs?I inherited a dining room table and chairs. The chairs have cane backs that are starting to fall apart. I took one of the pieces of caning off and want to replace the caning with fabric and padding.

 

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Black Streaks on Microfiber Couch?Can high heat cause black streaks in microfiber sofa?

 

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Oil Stain on Oak Table?I have spilt a few drops of perfumed oil on my beautiful new Pippy oak coffee table. Does anyone know how I can remove the stain it has caused? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Restoring a Split Bamboo Veneered Table?How can I restore a split bamboo veneered table top? It has ring marks from glasses as well as some loss of the polished finish.

 

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Removing Scratches on a Microfiber Couch?One of my dogs scratched the microfiber fabric on the couch. Is there anyway to fix it?

 

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Plug-in Fragrance Stained Furniture?A Bath and Body plug-in fragrance spilled on the furniture. It looks like it took all the color out. Is there anything I can do to restore it?

 

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Tan Heat Mark on White Table?How do you get rid of a tan/brown heat marker on a white wood table?

 

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Nail Polish Remover Stain on Varnished Furniture?How do I fix a varnished table with a nail varnish remover stain?

 

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Repairing Foldaway Cupboard?I have a double stand-up cupboard type foldaway. It has broken parts and won't fold down. I need to get it repaired. Where could I take it?

 

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Repairing A Resin Table?We have a resin hatch cover table that was made in 1982. This winter we had it in storage and evidently the freezing made several cracks in it. How do we repair it?

 

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Parts for Fixing an Outdoor Sofa?I need springs and supports for an old outside sofa swing for the seat part. Does anyone know were I can get parts?

 

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How To Fix Cracked Leather?How can I fix cracked leather?

 

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