Tag: Furniture Repair Grand Rapids

Dents in your Furniture

Small, shallow dents in pine and other soft woods are usually easy to remove; large and deep dents, especially in hard wood, are harder to repair. Dents are easiest to remove from bare wood. Very large, shallow dents are probably best left untreated. Very deep dents should be filled, as detailed below for cracks and …

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3 things to do when it comes to furniture repair

Whether you are planning on refinishing a piece of furniture or repairing it there are 3 simple steps that you need to take in order to ensure the outcome that you want: 1) Asses This first step is really coming up with a game plan – some questions you need to know the answers to. …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects we have been working on @ Wood Menders

Repair or Replace?

The question comes up all of the time – is our furniture worth getting repaired or should we just replace it? Here are some things to consider when making the decision to repair or replace: Is the item part of a set of matched pieces? Do you love the piece? Does the item have sentimental …

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Weird & Wacky Furniture

I came across this article about a company that makes weird & wacky furniture.   Weird and Wacky Furniture By Straight Line Designs by LINEN on Feb 24, 2011 • 6:04 pm Straight Line Designs is a one-of-a-kind workshop that has been operating out of Vancouver, British Columbia for the past 25 years. In addition to installations, sculptures and private …

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Recent Projects

Here are some recent projects we have been working on. Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders.

Furnishings Inspired By Art

Today’s post comes from an article from the New York Times about furniture that is inspired by art – enjoy! “After,” a collection of eight furniture pieces and two wallpaper patterns by the interior designer Kelly Behun and her colleague, Alex P. White, currently on exhibit at R20th Century, pays tribute to the artists, living …

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