Category: May 2012

Wood Conditioner

Today’s post is a quick tip on ensuring you do not have the “blotchiness” when staining certain woods. When using stains on softwoods, such as SPF lumber (meaning that it could be spruce, pine or fir), the color of the stain can appear uneven and splotchy. The stain will also will look different when applied …

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Unconventional Furniture

Today’s post is an article that was on Web Urbanist – where you will see 14 different kinds of furniture.  Let me know what you think   By Steph in Architecture, Cities & Urbanism   The boring benches installed in urban areas around the world are purely functional: you take a seat for a little …

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Furniture That Makes a Statement

Today’s post we found some unique furniture that makes a statement literally. If the only thing the furniture in your reception area is saying is “We haven’t redone this place since 1985,” then these truly unique and customizable furniture pieces by French company Tabisso can’t be beat for making sure visitors suffer no confusion about …

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Old Stuff

Today’s post is an article that was in the New York Times last week about repurposing old items.  enjoy Finding Beauty in Old Things By SALLY MCGRANE LoFi StudioThe One for All storage system was inspired by the multicolored plastic boxes used to transport goods in Europe. Writing in Wednesday’s Times about the Repair Cafe …

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Faux Finish

  Faux finishing is almost as simple as repainting furniture. However, unlike simple painting where you just change the color, faux finishing adds a little more detail to your furniture. It will not only give your furniture a new look but it can also add character to it. There are many ways to faux finish …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects that show the before & after of the work that we have completed recently.   We would love to hear your comments or questions – leave them @ our Facebook Page – https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wood-Menders/79877092620 Until next time – Dan @ Wood Menders   Did you know Wood Menders provides a no-hassle …

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Guide to Buying Unfinished Furniture

In today’s post we will be discussing unfinished furniture – what is worth buying, what is not and the factors to consider before you spend your money. Out of all the different types and styles of unfinished furniture, how do you know which pieces are worth buying? In this article, we’ll discuss what to look …

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