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How to Install Laminate Floating Flooring

admin — Wed, 23 Sep 2009 03:19:35 +0000

Laminate flooring is a very good choice for families with pets and children as it is more dent and stain resistant than hardwood flooring. You selected your laminate flooring and wonder if you can install it yourself. Installing laminate flooring is both easy and rewarding - you can show your skill and save money at [...]

How to Repair Cement or Concrete Surfaces

admin — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 23:37:32 +0000

You noticed that your basement or garage floor needs some patching and leveling. No problem, here are easy to follow steps on how to repair, fix or patch uneven concrete surface and missing cement pieces or cracked cement or concrete surfaces. Depending on the type of the damage here is how to proceed: How to Patch Concrete [...]

How to Repair Cracks and Gouges in Wood Furniture

admin — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 02:48:23 +0000

Your old piece of furniture has simply cracked or someone dropped a heavy toy or household item and made a significant gouge onto its surface. The looks of your piece of furniture has definitely been ruined and, if left untreated, the crack or gouge will only become larger. With some small tools, wood putty, matching [...]

How to Repair a Veneer Surface - Blisters, Lifted, Loose, Cracked, Broken, Chipped or Missing Veneer

admin — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 15:25:52 +0000

You noticed that your favourite piece of furniture exhibits veneer blisters or lifted, loose, cracked, broken, chipped or missing veneer. Most likely the furniture piece has been exposed to direct sunlight, too much humidity or has simply been abused. Get you tools out and fix the veneer damage before it spreads and ruins the entire [...]

How to Repair Cracks and Gouges in Wood Flooring

admin — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 18:23:52 +0000

Your beautifull wood flooring has simply cracked or someone dear dropped a heavy toy or household item and made a significant gouge onto its surface. The looks of your wood flooring has definitely been ruined and, if left untreated, the crack or gouge will only become larger. With some small tools, wood putty, matching wood [...]

How to Repair Burns in Wood Furniture, from Scorches to Deep Char Burns

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 17:46:57 +0000

Your favorite coffee table got a cigarette burn and your are wondering what can be done to fix it. Following these easy steps you can easily repair any burn in wood furniture, from scorches to deep char burns. Here is what you can do about a burn in a piece of wood furniture scorches from cigarettes [...]

How to Hide or Repair Scratches, Dings and Dents in Wood Furniture

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 02:44:51 +0000

Furniture gives character and makes your home the place to really enjoy and spend quality time with your loved ones. Sometimes, small accidents happen which result in small or not so small scratches, dings and dents in your wood furniture. With a small expenditure and little patience you can repair almost any scratch, ding or [...]

How to Repair Furniture Hardware - Loose, Missing or Damaged Hinges, Drawer Pulls, Locks, Handles

admin — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 00:19:51 +0000

You got old furniture with loose, missing or damaged hinges, drawer pulls, locks, handles, protective corners, or decorative bands? You can add years back into the life of your furniture by repairing the loose hardware and replacing the missing or damaged pieces. How to fix loose drawer pulls and handles Usually the screws of [...]

How to Repair a Carpet Spot Damage

admin — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 19:53:46 +0000

Your carpet got damaged by a stuborn stain which cannot be removed with any cleaner or got burned by a cigarette? Here is how you can easy and conveniently repair any carpet spot damage. Steps to Repairing a Light Carpet Burn if only the tips of the carpet fibers are damaged, the first thing to do [...]

Why, When and How to Apply an Asphalt Driveway Sealant

admin — Sat, 29 Aug 2009 06:48:24 +0000

Weather takes a toll on your asphalt driveway. The passing of the seasons with high and low temperatures and the constant flow of water from rain, snow and ice is going to damage first the surface of the asphalt and if no protective measure is taken soon the driveway will start to develop damage [...]