"FURNITURE REPAIR" Post Archive

How to Replace Garden Bench Slats

How to Replace Garden Bench Slats

Has your cast iron garden bench seen better days?  Ours sure had.  It was on it's last legs and either destined for the trash (where I found it in the first place) or a full makeover.  I actually googled "garden bench replacement slats" thinking I could just buy some new slats.  Harder to find than you may think.  But... Read More
Steamer Trunk Handle Repair

Steamer Trunk Handle Repair

I love a good vintage steamer trunk.  I love working on them imagining where they may have traveled in their time.  This one was rough to start with, but I knew with a little love and time I could make it shine all over again. A friend found a couple of these on the side of the road -... Read More

Hardware Update with Rub n Buff

Hardware Update with Rub n Buff

Have you ever come across the perfect pieces of hardware that's completely the wrong color??  I'm going to show you something today that will blow your mind if you haven't seen it before.  It's an easy way to update knobs, pulls, door knobs, pretty much anything you want a fresh metallic finish on. So I'm working on this pair of... Read More