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