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Furniture Care and Repair

Find out how to care for your furniture and fix a damaged piece. Here you will find resources on care and repair for material such as leather, wood, fabric, glass and marble. You will find tips on finding the right polish for the right finish as well as tips on refinishing.
Should I Reupholster an Old Sofa?
Is it ever a good idea to reupholster an old sofa?
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The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission comes up in news related to consumer safety information and product recalls.
Caring for Antique Furniture
Tips to help you care for antique furniture
Tips for Wood Furniture

Wood furniture brings a sense of warmth to interior spaces. Used for dressers, shelves, beds tables or chairs, wood is a versatile material. When you buy wood furniture, always check for quality. Buying quality furniture also means learning to give it the care it deserves.

Common Mistakes When Refinishing Wood Furniture
Most common mistakes when refinishing wood furniture arise from being in too much of a hurry. Find out how you can prevent them.
Fire-Safety for Upholstered Furniture
You can take simple steps to protect your upholstered furniture from accidental fires.
Touch Up Kits and Polishes for Wood Furniture
Wood care products such as polishes and touch up repair kits can easily take care of surface scratches and scuffing. Remember to reapply these products from time to time to keep your furniture looking good, but one application can last months.
Care and Cleaning for Varnished Wood
Most wood has a varnished finish, and with minimal care you can keep it looking good for a long time.
How to Use Wax on Wood Furniture
Using wax on wood furniture keeps it looking its best. Find out how to do it.
How to Dispose CFLs Responsibly
Here is how you can dispose of CFLs responsibly.
5 Tips for Carpet Cleaning
Cleaning carpets regularly may help you keep your home healthier
Caring for Leather Furniture
Caring for leather furniture helps prolong its life. These simple steps will help you keep your leather furniture in good shape.
Top 10 Spring Cleaning Tips
Spring cleaning is an easily handled chore when you break it down into these steps.
Fabric Cleanability Code
When you clean an upholstered piece it helps to know the most appropriate method of doing it. Therefore it is a good idea to familiarize yourself with the cleanability code.
How to Reupholster a Chair Seat
Learn how to reupholster a chair seat in easy steps.
Caring for Upholstered Furniture
Taking good care of upholstered furniture ensures that the fabric will enhance its durability, and help fabric retain its looks for a long time. These easy methods help with fabric upkeep.
Quick Fixes for Wood Surfaces
Surface scratches and water ring stains on wood can be easily fixed using polishes and common household materials, such as crayons, nuts, toothpaste and iodine.
Holiday Safety for Your Home
Holidays are a time for rejoicing and reconnecting.If you make some adjustments for safety you will be able to have a worry free time with your loved ones.

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