| Although it can be tempting to toss out any old | | | | Sagging sofas can be rejuvenated by buying new |
| furniture that is looking tired or slightly damaged, you | | | | foam and re-stuffing the cushions. A new sofa can |
| can easily save money by repairing and rejuvenating | | | | cost hundreds of dollars, while simply replacing the |
| items rather than just replacing them. For many | | | | foam from the cushions can give the couch a new |
| do-it-yourself furniture repair tasks, you only need | | | | lease of life. |
| basic wood working tools, readily available materials, | | | | It is even possible to replace a damaged table leg |
| and a little patience to get a great effect that will | | | | very simply. All you need to do is measure a |
| have old furniture looking like new. | | | | replacement piece of wood, cut it to fit, and then |
| The easiest repairs that you will need to carry out | | | | bolt it into place. To ensure that you get the best |
| are scratches and scrapes on varnished wood that | | | | effect, you should then re-varnish the whole item of |
| can leave expensive furniture looking worn and | | | | furniture to get an even look. |
| cheap. For shallow scrapes that only affect the | | | | You can rejuvenate a traditional dining chair in a |
| varnish, all you need do is sand back the varnish to | | | | matter of minutes by simply replacing the seat cover |
| bare wood and then apply a new coat to create a | | | | with a new fabric. Simply choose a color and texture |
| smooth and modern finish that will last well provided | | | | that suits the décor of your room, and then |
| you follow the instructions. Deeper scratches and | | | | staple the new fabric into place over the old. Your |
| gouges need to be filled with furniture putty before | | | | chairs will look as good as new, and complement the |
| repeating the techniques above. | | | | rest of your room perfectly. |