Wooden furniture is a beautiful option for most types of furniture and it can really enhance the look of your home.  While many people appreciate wooden furniture for its appearance, it is very susceptible to damage such as stains and discoloration, scratches and dents, and cracks and gouges from a ...

Antique furniture is appreciated for its style and beauty and a unique piece of furniture is also a great conversation starter.  Many people take pride in their antique furniture but after a while, the look of old furniture, especially wood furniture, can start to diminish as the finish fades.  Refinishing ...

The arrival of summer weather has many homeowners uncovering and pulling out their patio furniture that has been stored all winter.  The patio furniture may need to be cleaned as a result of the winter storage and if you notice some rusting or disrepair to the fabric, your patio furniture ...

The beautiful Wurlitzer record player and cabinet were damage in a smoke filled fire. Fortunately no one was injured but there were potentially years of memories lost surrounding this record player and cabinet.  We were able to restore the cabinet to pre-loss condition and salvage the memories. The bar below was ...

Good-quality furniture will last several decades, but you may be ready for a new look long before your furniture is worn out and needs to be replaced. Styles change, and normal wear and tear can cause minor damage requiring furniture repair. You can do some furniture repair and restoration projects ...

Your furniture may be among the most expensive items in your house. It makes sense to take care of your furniture to prolong its life. The money you spend on care, cleaning, and restoration is minimal compared to the cost of replacement. Basic Wood Furniture Care Caring for wood furniture is fairly ...

Rick and Lynda Armstrong, owners of Furniture Medic MasterCare Experts of Wheaton IL, received the prestigious President’s Achievement Award during the annual Furniture Medic national convention. Furniture Medic MasterCare Experts was recognized for the largest percent growth in 2012 from among more than 300 Furniture Medic franchises in the US ...

According to the American Red Cross, most home fires start in the kitchen. Even a small kitchen fire that does not spread into the rest of your home can cause a significant amount of smoke damage to your kitchen cabinets. Should you reface or replace them? What to Expect If there is ...

Furniture repair is one of those things that you don’t really think about until it’s too late – that is to say, not until your furniture breaks or starts to look unattractive.  As time passes, even well-made, high quality furniture is prone to fall into disrepair, and no piece of ...

Purchasing new furniture is a huge investment, and when it comes time to update your home’s interior people often get stuck trying to decide whether they should replace their old furniture or have it refinished.  The short answer to this dilemma is that it really depends.  There are, however, a ...