When I was a child, my mother would tell me every so often “You get what you deserve.” It was her way of keeping me in line, a kind of “what comes around, goes around lesson” that helped me learn about discipline and preparation. For example, when it came to school, I knew that if …
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Recent Projects
Check out some of the recent projects we have been working on at Wood Menders: Until Next Time – Dan @ Wood Menders
Paint or Refinish?
Refinishing the piece means taking off the old finish and creating a new one. It’s physically demanding, so be prepared to use some elbow grease for this messy and cumbersome job. For those do-it-yourselfers, it’s best to use a combination of chemical strippers and sanding. Above all, be patient, even though some finishes can be …
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 …
Recent Projects
Here are some recent projects that we have been working on @ Wood Menders: If you have any questions or comments – please leave them below. Until Next TIme – Dan @ Wood Menders
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. …
Recent Projects
Here are some recent projects we have been working on @ Wood Menders