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Old pine furniture tips

You could go round the shops or have a look online only to find the same mass produced furniture.

That is OK, but that may not have any character or uniqueness. Alternatively, what about some older or antique pieces. Rule of thumb is that antiques are 100 years old or more. I think antique pieces bought at the right money are good value, as when you have your new furniture delivered some of the money value has gone straight away.

 

We started our small business by chance. I had repaired some furniture and sold it locally but that’s only a hobby, you could not live on it. We went to newark antiques fare about 10 years ago and met some dutch traders and found their furniture good, but obviously in need of a few repairs as it was being sold to the trade.Next came the rented space in an antiques centre and the coming of eBay, and it then became a good part time job. The website came on well and developed up the google rankings which made it full time business.

 

I just deal in antique pine furniture, here is an example of how to restore an old pine chest of drawers

You could buy a chest of drawers from the local auction for around £125. You should be able to get it stripped for about £40 pounds and then see what you have got, and with a bit of luck the carcass will be OK.If you have to start changing tops or sides, oh dear!

Probably you will need to change the feet. I sometimes make a plinth around the bottom say 1/2 inch thick which gives it strength as you fix the bottom to the sides and back. If timber has been slightly wormy this gives a good fixing for the feet. If the original carcass was made of planked timber and you get a get a split, cut a strip of timber to fit the gap and glue it in. You can sand it up and colour the new piece later.

Now put your hand on the top of the chest and rock it side to side, oh god it’s all moving around! We need to nail the back section up, top and bottom, as the back is in sections to allow it to move but the nails have may have gone to rust and need to be replaced. Drawer runners will need to be repaired, you have to square up the bottom edge and make a strip of timber and fix it to the bottom of the drawer, same with the runner on the carcass on all of the drawers. This fixes the problem of when you pull out the drawer it just drops down instead of sliding out. OK now sand it all up and replace the handles, because there is bound to be one missing. If you have locks to repair get the blank keys from a dealer and file them to suit. Only got to wax now, three coats and polish and it is done, perfect!

Another good tip is replace a missing knot by shaping down a broom handle with a knife tap it into the hole and saw off the excess flat.

 

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Throw rugs, along with area rugs, run the gamut from cheap nylon ovals to nearly room sized Persian rugs costing thousands of dollars. Which is right for you depends, of course, on your budget and the particular space you want to cover.

Flatweave throw rugs are often used in Japanese homes where they provide both a practical function and considerable elegance. Their sturdy construction makes them durable, where they keep high-traffic areas protected from wear. Their highly colorful and individual designs add the perfect esthetic touch.

But even the lowly ‘throw away’ throw rug can perform a useful service, and still look decent in the process. Machine-made from inexpensive materials, they can rest in a foyer where they keep winter snows and spring mud from migrating to the living room carpet.

After six months, they can be replaced at low cost and give the area a new look. No need to exert a lot of effort to care for since they’re easily washed or cheap enough to just discard.

Area rugs made of durable Olefin can be the perfect addition to a tiled sunroom.

Resting in a section of the house that leads to the patio, they’ll see plenty of traffic. But thanks to the sturdy synthetic surface they’ll last for years. A multi-colored geometric design can liven up the room and blend in well with a soft umber-colored ceramic tile.

The kitchen is an obvious candidate for a couple of good throw rugs, too.

Obviously, you’ll want to select something that resists food stains unless you plan to replace the rugs often. Many can be thrown into the washer, though, then hung to dry. For that to work, latex and rubber backings should be avoided.

Also, if the kitchen floor is covered with vinyl, keep in mind that certain latex or rubber backings can stain the floor yellow. Those made with jute or a cloth backing will not create that problem. If you place underneath it a layer of material to keep the throw rug from sliding, make sure it too isn’t made from latex.

Bathrooms often get covered with throw rugs, often of varying types.

Stepping out of the shower onto bare floor leads to cold feet and leaves a mess to clean up. If the flooring is wood, the water can introduce bigger problems. Mold and mildew are major potential attackers of wood floors. Keeping even well coated wooden floors dry is one key to their long life.

A quality hooked rug can provide an individual design and work perfectly in front of the bathroom sink. It receives only minimal water, so it will hold up well. Backed with a non-slip material, they can be both durable and beautiful.

Choose a material and construction method that’s appropriate for the application you have in mind. With a little investigation you can find the perfect throw or area rug that will protect your flooring and add beauty to your room.

Glass Display Cabinet

Glass display cabinet is the best container to store your collectibles. They are used to keep items like photo frames and souvenirs. Generally glass display cabinet is made from wood. Thus oak, cherry and pine are three types of common wood use to construct glass display cabinet.

Golden Oak Glass Display Cabinet

This cabinet is made from cherry wood. It is finished with birch plywood and veneers. The cabinet is installed with beautiful back glass mirror. The mirrors beautifully showcase your collectible. Apart from that, this classic glass display cabinet is attached with four glazed glass shelves. The glass shelves are adjustable within cabinet area.

Transitional Curved Glass Display Cabinet

This glass display cabinet is attached with four front glass doors. The front doors are fixed with stainless steel hardware. They also have beautiful halogen lighting illuminate your collectibles inside the cabinet. The adjustable leveler within the cabinet provides the ease of storing.

Herington Wood Display Cabinet

This is a rustic and antique glass display cabinet. They come with optional cornice light fixture. The cabinet attached with three glasses sides for visibility. Thus, they are fabricated with anodized aluminum in dark bronze, satin and gold finish. Nevertheless, the sliding glass doors of the cabinet have installed with built-in lock.

Credential Pine Glass Display Cabinet.

This glass display cabinet will turn an empty corner into an interesting display area. It offers intricate detailing with top floral overlay and bottom rosettes. The cabinet is illuminated with interior lights. Thus they have five levels of display space with four glass shelves. The glass shelves can be adjusted to any level within the cabinet.

Gary William Glass Display Cabinet

This is a contemporary style of glass display cabinet. They are great as commercial exhibit case or lobby display. The cabinet is fabricated from rosewood. Thus they are laminated with gold anodized framing. This glass display cabinet is attached with six adjustable glass shelves. They are also featured with mirror deck and tempered glass.

Room Spark Glass Display Cabinet

This is the favorite glass display cabinet for many modern living rooms. They have eight levels of display space to accommodate for items. Thus they come with five glass shelves that can be adjust to any level within the cabinet. The no-reach light switch is conveniently located at the back of the cabinet. However the pad-lock cushioned metal shelf clips increase the stability and safety of this cabinet.