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Furniture Care

Leather Furniture

 

Leather furniture adds a nice touch to any home, but sometimes knowing how to care for it can be a mystery. Here are some easy ideas.

 

 

1. You can clean your leather furniture with some saddle soap and a little water. Clean small areas at a time and use a soft cloth to dry and buff each area.

2. An easy way to polish leather furniture is to combine two parts boiled linseed oil and one part white vinegar. Just wipe it on and then use a soft cloth to buff it off.

3. Water spots will come off of leather if you dab at the spot with some white vinegar. Make sure that when the spot is gone you rub the area with a clean cloth to get rid of any vinegar.

4. If you have an ink spot on your leather, spray the stain with some hairspray and let it dry. Once it is dry, use a equal mixture of vinegar and water to clean away the hairspray and the stain!

Build-up on Wood
Sometimes a build-up of wax and polish can cause a hazy film on your wood furniture. The good news is that it is usually pretty easy to clean up...

 

Dents in Wood
Do you have one too many doilies strategically placed to cover up dents in your wood? I'll help you uncover your favorite furniture and fix those dents in no time...

 

Deodorize Antiques
I love antiquing, searching for that one perfect piece that will remind me of the past. On the down side, antiques can smell really musty. Here are some easy ideas to freshen yours up...

 

Reinforce Drawer Pulls
If you have older drawers you may know how frustrating it is when the drawer pull comes off when opening the drawer. Here's an easy way to reinforce it...

 

Scratches On Wood
Is the wood furniture in your home looking a little worn? If it is, I have some easy and inexpensive fixes and most of the stuff you need is probably found in your kitchen...

 

Stuck on Wood
If you've ever found yourself with a sticky mess on your wood furniture, I can help...

 

Upholstery Care
Do you clean your upholstered furniture regularly? Don't wait until you can see the dust and dirt, add it to your weekly cleaning routine...

 

Waxing Furniture
Wood furniture is a great investment that needs a lot of T-L-C. Waxing your furniture at least once or twice a year will provide a beautiful luster and great protection...

 

 

Hiring a Professional to Create Custom Finish Carpentry
If you’re just not ready to tackle custom finish carpentry on your own, you need to call in professional help. These experts will help you take a vision that you have and make it a reality or they might be able to direct you to ideas that will work well for your home. In order to hire the best custom finish carpentry worker you can, follow these simple steps.

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Staining Deck Railings – Making It Last
The more solid the stain color, the longer it will last. Therefore, the solid stains are best for areas like railings that are more difficult to stain than decking. Staining deck railings is not difficult, but it does take more care than simply staining the flat deck. So you want to use a color that will last as long as possible.

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Wallpaper Borders with Wainscoting Create Room Elegance
You can achieve elegant room décor by matching wallpaper borders with wainscoting. Simple painted walls look very plain even when using colorful paints. At one time, wainscoting was seen only in very expensive homes, but it's now used in all size of houses as a way to add a decorative touch. When the wainscoting is offset with wallpaper borders, it looks like the room was decorated by a professional interior decorator.

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Thinking about Rustic Banisters?
The addition to your staircase of rustic banisters can add a unique touch to your home. You can obtain rustic banisters from several different sources. This provides you with many options. You can search for originals, buy recreations, paint your current banisters or build them yourself.

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What are Crown Mouldings?
Crown mouldings are often taken for granted when you buy a home. You might see that the home offers these decorative design elements, but not understand how they add to your home’s appeal. By learning more about crown mouldings, you can further create an attractive look for your home – without having to remodel the entire structure.

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