Antique restoration

Refresh antique furniture to it's original stained finish with a few simple steps. Start by cleaning your antique and making repairs.

Dovetail joints often hold two boards together in a box or drawer, almost like interlocking the fingertips of your hands. As the dovetail joint evolved through the last one hundred thirty years, it becomes a clue for the age and authenticity of antique furniture. The type of dovetailed joint, especially in drawers, reveals much about furniture construction and dating. With just a little study of these examples, it is easy to spot true hand made construction vs. machine made furniture.

Instead of the chemicals and hassle of refinishing furniture, just restore antique furniture with these helpful tips and products.

Steamer trunk restoration project, remove mildew odor, secure old labels and learn How to Restore an Old Steamer Trunk in a Few Simple Steps

Instead of the chemicals and hassle of refinishing furniture, just restore antique furniture with these helpful tips and products.

This antique buffet/sideboard had seen better days. It was severely damaged from years of someone smoking and had veneer damage. I wanted to restore it and knew…

The Poshusta family knew they could tap into their DIY experience and antique-hunting skills to revitalize a 1912 foursquare farmhouse. See how they brought back its charm with just the right finds. #farmhousemakeover #interiordesign #homedecor #diyhomeprojects #bhg

The before and after pictures of my how to reupholster a bench DIY. Even though I made some beginner mistakes along the way - the end result is still 100% better than before.

Have an antique dresser you've been wanting to makeover? Come and see how I refinished this antique dresser back to its' original charm.

An intact historic house gets the right owners: a couple of antiques dealers.