When you think of the types of furniture in a home, a hope chest may not be the first thing you think of, but it is something that is found in most homes.  There is a tradition behind hope chests as they are used by young women to store clothing, linen, and other domestic items that they are saving for marriage.  Whether hope chests are being used traditionally by young women, or by people simply for storage purposes, they are...

There are some pieces of furniture that are truly special to their owners, typically for nostalgic reasons, monetary value, or their functional purpose.  When we at Furniture Medic by MasterCare Experts have a client with a special piece of furniture that has become damaged, our expert craftsmen will do everything they can to save the piece and restore it to its original look and function.  We not only specialize in furniture repair...

Our master craftsmen at Furniture Medic by MasterCare Experts take great pride in providing quality furniture refinishing and restoration services that you have come to expect from the Furniture Medic name.  We understand that in many cases furniture is more than a utilitarian object in your home or building, furniture can be a nostalgic reminder of the past and a connection to your roots.  That is why we take the restoration and...

Outdoor furniture adds functionality and comfort to any outdoor area and turns it into a great place to socialize, relax, and enjoy fresh air and natural beauty. Wood furniture, in particular, makes the best addition to an outdoor space – it is a natural product that blends in with the surroundings and brings a lot of charm and warmth to the ambience. However beautiful and comfortable outdoor wooden furniture may be though, it is likely to lose...

Do you have outdoor furniture that you do not use because of damage and / or 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 image?  Do you have outdoor furniture that you spent a lot of money on that is tired and needs to be refreshed? If you answered...

This is a question that is often asked when pictures of furniture are sent to us.  Usually the customer wants to know: Can I buy a piece of furniture for less than the refinishing cost? After the piece is refinished, will the monetary value of the piece be worth the investment? The answer to the first question is typically YES.  In today’s market of new furniture there is such a wide range of prices for furniture that looks nice, a...