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...
We love the variety of old furniture our customers bring us to repair and restore. When you find an old piece that you like, you may be wondering if it is actually considered an antique. The standards vary between general stores and fine antique dealers....
Minor scratches on your nice wooden furniture may be a cause for alarm for some. Small knicks from items like car keys, purses, pens, and even jewelry is common for older furniture. If your furniture shows signs of wear from these minor scratches, don’t fret....
Whether you are moving a few minutes down the road or thousands of miles across the country, it is crucial to properly pack your furniture to ensure it arrives at your final destination safely without damage. The good news is, it does not have to...
Spending more time in your home recently may have you taking note of the furniture you would like to have restored. Using Lacquer paint to refinish your wooden pieces is one of the most popular trends to modernize wooden pieces. Lacquer is the newest trend because...
Over time, your outdoor furniture will have faced rain, wind, heat, cold, hail, fog, morning dew, and so many other weather-related factors. Prepare your furniture before it starts to show wear and tear. You may think that weathered outdoor furniture is just a way of life....
It's what’s beneath the surface that counts and this is especially true when it comes to furniture with paint that is crumbling off of it. Many people believe that when an antique has paint that is cracked or peeling away that the piece is not salvageable....
One of the first things that people will see when they come to visit your home is your front door. Make it beautiful and welcoming once again. Your front door is what welcomes every visitor inside of your home, it’s what lawn service agencies will hang...
The very first step, and most important step, in refinishing your antique pieces is to strip the furniture of its old and worn out finish. There are many different ways to achieve this. Pender’s Antique and Refinishing believes that the vat stripping method is not...
For anyone that has wooden furniture in their homes, it is extremely important to take good care of your beautiful pieces to make sure they stand the test of time and beauty. Wood furniture is the best of all worlds – it’s timeless, durable, and...