When disassembling or assembling furniture, avoid the frustration of a missing screw or other small part by keeping small, loose parts and fasteners in a closable sandwich bag. Then, even if you have ...

Some people argue that scratches and dents in wood furniture and floors add character — and if that’s your philosophy, we say embrace it. But if you’re bummed out because of an obvious scratch, water ...

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Wooden furniture is common in lots of different styles of homes. It looks great in older, more traditional properties, but it doesn't look out of place in modern spaces. Wood is known for its high ...

Got a piece of wood furniture that’s all scratched and beat up? Fear not. Olive oil and vinegar can rescue it from that sad state. Domestic Bliss Squared shows how rubbing on a 1/2 cup of vinegar ...

Even the best wood furniture will get scratches and cracks in it over time, and while you probably already know to rub it down with some wood polish or oil to help smooth out minor cracks, a dab of ...

Toothpaste, nail polish, crayons and credit cards are among the tools Homer Formby, the dean of furniture fixers, suggests using to take care of trouble spots on your good wood furniture. Because it ...

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