You never know when a major disaster such as a fire can strike your home.  Fires can happen very quickly, and they cause immense damage to everything in their path, including your furniture.  It is not only the fire that causes damage as the smoke and soot created by the fire can also cause discoloration, etching, and corrosion.  Wood furniture is especially vulnerable to fire, smoke, and soot as wood is flammable and porous...

People invested a decent amount of money into making their patio or balcony area into a comfortable outdoor living space. You may have put out your wood furniture to make it look nice in the summer, but now it’s almost winter and it needs to be protected from the elements, so it does not get ruined. You should do your best to make sure and protect your outdoor furniture so that it can last for years to come. Here are some things you can do to...

Do you have outdoor furniture that you do not use because it is damaged or affected by sun rot?  Do you have outdoor furniture that you are afraid to have people sit on because they may “fall through?”  Do you have outdoor furniture that is wood, perhaps teak, that needs to be refinished to protect it and enhance its appearance?  Do you have outdoor furniture that you spent a lot of money on that is worn out and needs to be...

Wood furniture is an investment—not just because of its beautiful aesthetic, but also because the materials used to craft it are often costly and difficult to come by. From hardwoods like walnut, cherry, ash, and oak to tropical species such as teak, mahogany, and rosewood that require specialized harvesting techniques and have limited global supply chains—there are many reasons why solid wood pieces can be more expensive than their synthetic...

When it comes to home improvement projects, refinishing cabinets is often a great option for giving the kitchen an entirely fresh and modern look. With all of the different options out there for color, styles, and finishes, it can be hard to decide which ones are best suited for your project. But before you make that decision, it’s important to consider whether or not your existing cabinets can be refinished in the first place. In this...

The cabinets are a major feature of your kitchen.  They serve an important practical purpose by providing storage for food, dishes, and pots and pans and they also make up a major part of the design.  The cabinets are one of the most prominent features of a kitchen and their design, color, and condition has a major impact on the appearance of the space.  Cabinet doors and drawers in the kitchen are used every day which can lead...