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How To Refinish Kitchen Cabinets In Just 3 Steps

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  You’re standing in your kitchen, looking at your kitchen cabinets and thinking, why do they look so old and worn down? The reason is that kitchen cabinets are often treated to grease splatters and soot as you cook on the stove. Moreover, the constant opening and closing don’t help either.   Replacing kitchen cabinets can be quite expensive and time-consuming. But if you think that’s your only option, think again. Here are a few steps to refinish your kitchen cabinets, so they look brand new. Step 1: Clean and label Before you begin cleaning the kitchen cabinets, label all the doors with numbers, so you know which cabinet door is attached where. Then unscrew the doors at the hinges and leave the hinges attached to the cabinet walls. After emptying the cabinets and drawers and unscrewing them, clean all surfaces  thoroughly. Use a degreasing agent and a sponge, a scrub, or a toothbrush to remove all grime and dirt. You need to clean the surface very well, so the new ...

Maintain Your Wood Furniture on a Budget

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  You make a huge long-term investment when buying wooden furniture for your home. And after spending your hard-earned money, you want to keep the furniture good as new  for many years. Over time, dust and grime settle on the wooden surface and harm its polished look. It's essential to ensure your wooden furniture's sturdiness and beauty. Keeping your wooden furniture in a pristine condition should be an integral part of your regular home maintenance —but it can be expensive and time-consuming. Don’t worry, because we’ve compiled a three-step guide to clean and maintain your wooden furniture and avoid costly maintenance repairs.   Step 1: Cleaning Cleaning your wooden furniture doesn’t involve significant hassle and effort. A quick weekly dusting routine keeps it good as new. Follow the simple steps mentioned below to effectively clean away all the dirt and grime on your wooden furniture: ·  Wipe the surfaces with a damp cloth. Only use a cloth-piece made of pure cot...

Why You Should Get Your Garage Door Repaired

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  You wake up tired, exhausted, and about to doze off again until you look at the clock and realize you're late for work. Springing out of bed, you change your clothes immediately, fixing up a sloppy peanut butter and jelly sandwich before you get in your car. You fire up the ignition, and suddenly, that garage door of yours won't open. All your brawn put together can't get that bad boy to budge.  55% of people  use the garage as their main entranceway to the home. With that level of frequency, the effort you put into refinishing your wooden furniture should be reciprocated for your garage door as well. A furniture repair service  will get the job done for you. Still, need convincing? Here a few reasons you should consider getting your garage door repaired: Security People tend to use garages for different purposes such as workbenches, storage, DIY projects apart from just parking your car. Startups have also been  found and run out of garages . Bands like Nirva...

Signs of Damage to Interior Woodwork

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  The woodwork in their home interiors is the pride of every homeowner. If you're enthusiastic about your home aesthetics and have an eye for detail, you can admire the intricacies of design as much as you abhor the damage. Wooden interiors may have a timeless appeal that's never going out of the latest home décor magazines. But the beauty of wood dulls with time because of elements that damage it. You must pick on those signs of damage early on and get your interiors repaired as soon as possible. Here are some damages that will catch your eye and shouldn’t be brushed under the rug. Furniture Damage If you furnish your house right, you can make every corner pop out with hand-picked furniture pieces. Be it an antique console table, an heirloom pianoforte, a mahogany side table for the record player, or the grand oak dining furniture; everything has a special place in your heart and home. Even though you cherish your furnishings, they will still age with time and show obvious dam...

Myths About Kitchen Cabinet Refinishing

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The appearance of your cabinets can really affect the overall appeal of your home’s kitchen. As they get older, they tend to look faded and discolored. Cabinet refinishing is a great way to refresh the appearance of the cabinets. However, there are some myths out there regarding this process that have many homeowners reconsidering their decisions. Here are some common misconceptions regarding cabinet refinishing: Myth #1: Cabinet refinishing doesn’t affect a home’s value Home improvement projects are done to improve the functionality and appearance of the area, in the hope that it will improve the value of the home. Hardwood flooring over carpeted floor, a patio  instead of a regular backyard, and a well-designed bathroom are all examples of home improvement projects that improve the value of a home. Kitchen improvement projects, contrary to popular belief, also improve a home’s value. Having the cabinets refinished improves the overall look of the kitchen and make...

3 Different Types of Antique Furniture Wood and How to Identify Them!

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Nothing gives your home’s décor a timeless finish like wood does. It’s simple, it’s sleek, and it’s beyond versatile! On top of that, wood is extremely resilient; this is why you might still have your grandfather’s old wooden chair or your great grand uncle’s sofa somewhere in your living room; it can last generations. The best part? It’s charm and elegance increase over time. Let’s take a look at some of the most common antique woods that you should invest in: Pine Pine is easily distinguishable because of its unique yellow color. In some cases, the wood might also be in a light brownish hue. The color varies from one species of pine to another. The wood structure is also dominated by scattered dark knots. These knots and rings give it a rustic look. Pine furniture is seen as colonial and rustic these days. It is also particularly sturdy. As wood ages, it gains a patina. This, along with the dings and dents, gives it an antique look. Oak Although there are...

5 Factors to Consider Before Refinishing Antique Furniture

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Antique furniture is highly sought-after in the United States and can add a certain class to any space in the house. It can also be a valuable addition to your home and can help increase its aesthetic appeal. Many furniture and thrift stores are full of beautiful pieces that just need some love to turn them into valuable items. Identifying authentic antique furniture  can be tricky as many old pieces don’t look like much before restoration. However, if you own antique furniture or happen to stumble upon a fine old piece of furniture, you can bring it back to life with some simple refinishing. But before you do that, there are certain things you must consider to make sure you don’t diminish its value. Here are some key factors to consider: Evaluate Its Craftsmanship The first thing you must do before restoring any antique furniture is to evaluate the craftsmanship. Determine whether the piece is extraordinary and refinishing it won’t diminish its value. Find out ...