Author: Pender's Antiques & Refinishing

It’s nice to have an outdoor setup perfect for soaking up the summer sun, but as nature takes its toll, your outdoor furniture may begin to look worn out and dirty. Follow these three tips to help prolong the life of your outdoor furniture.  Use placemats,...

Did you know that leaving your furniture and antiques in direct sunlight can cause sun damage? Sun damage can ruin the quality of your valuable antiques by causing color fading, damage to the wood, and sometimes permanent damage. Here are 4 simple things you can...

4 Ways To Protect Your Antiques Having beautiful antique pieces is a great way to take your home's appearance to the next level. Do you know how to protect your antiques? Here are 4 ways you can protect your antiques to maintain their value.  1. Gently clean...

Have you started prepping your outdoor furniture for the spring? With such gorgeous weather lately, make sure that your patio furniture is cleaned, organized, and ready for you to enjoy those warm sunsets.  1. Clean off your outdoor furniture. Oftentimes, people keep their outdoor furniture stored in...

The season for cleaning and refreshing is here! Your furniture requires special care in order to stay in good condition long term. Here are tips to help you care for your antiques this spring.  1.) Dust your wood furniture. It's important that your wood furniture is...

Vacuum the dust first.  Using the brush attachment of your vacuum to clean your antique ensures that the dust is effectively swept up so that you aren’t spreading the dust around. Once you’ve vacuumed the dust, you can take a toothbrush and carefully clean the harder...

The beginning of the year is always an exciting time as people buckle down on their resolutions. Many New Year resolutions involve big transformations of someone’s lifestyle, dieting, or looks that lead to dramatic results. We love the dramatic transformations that happen when we receive...

As we head into December, you’re probably reflecting on this past year. While we’ve been reflecting, it’s been fun to look back on the home décor trends that emerged in 2020. We have five of our favorites listed below. 1. Vintage Touches – Furniture from the...

You restored that piece of furniture you love, so it’s beautiful on the outside now. Do you really want to take it home and make it a disorganized mess on the inside? Using drawer organizers to arrange your belongings will help you get the best...

Lots of scary things are starting to appear as we approach Halloween. Something scary for us is how wood furniture can be mistreated. Let us walk you through these five frightening fails you should avoid. Fail #1 – Not using coasters or pads. It may...