How do I know if my wood furniture is worth refinishing?

• <div><p>Telling the difference between <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-wood-furniture.htm">high-quality wood furniture</a> and lower-quality pieces is challenging, but there are a few sign that indicate whether your furniture is worth repairing:</p><ul><li><p>Push your fingernail into an inconspicuous section of the wood. If it doesn’t leave a dent, it’s likely hardwood and is well worth a repair.</p></li><li><p>Unzip the bottom of couches to look for the structural components. If they’re made of wood rather than particle board, it’s likely worth refinishing.</p></li><li><p>Ask a local furniture repair technician. A reputable professional will let you know if you’re better off replacing rather than refinishing your specific item.</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

Can you condition leather with natural ingredients?

• <div><p>Yes. A good mixture to condition your leather is made from one tablespoon of natural baby soap, a splash of vinegar, and 2 cups of warm water. Mix these ingredients in a bowl and use a microfiber cloth to rub it into the leather in small circles. </p><p>You can apply the same technique with a mixture of one part vinegar and two parts linseed oil. Once you’ve applied this to leather with a cloth, let it sit for 10 minutes before buffing with a small cloth.</p></div>

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Q: Is it worth it to refinish furniture?

• <div><p>Yes, it can be worth it to refinish furniture, especially if it&rsquo;s a piece with sentimental value or an antique piece that&rsquo;s irreplaceable. If you have an older piece of furniture but want to upgrade its look or feel, refinishing is a great way to refresh it to enjoy for many years. When determining whether it&rsquo;s worth the cost to refinish a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture refinishing services.</p></div>

Q: How long does wood filler take to dry?

• <div><p>It can take as little as 30 to 60 minutes for wood filler to dry, but some products take up to four hours. Always read labels to ensure you're following the manufacturer&rsquo;s instructions. Water-based wood fillers typically take longer to dry than oil-based or epoxy-wood fillers, especially when applied to large areas or deep cracks. Wood putty won&rsquo;t dry completely, remaining slightly pliable.</p></div>

Q: What should you not use to clean antique wood?

• <div><p>Stay away from using window cleaners and other harsh cleaning solutions on antique wood&mdash;or any wood in your home for that matter. The pH of the cleaners can break down the finish and permanently damage and stain the wood below. Even when it comes to more durable areas, such as when <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-to-clean-your-baseboards.htm">cleaning your baseboards</a>, only use cleaning solutions that are safe for porous materials. </p></div>

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Reviewed in August 2025
I received excellent support in the installation of my furniture. Diego was dedicated and outstanding. I appreciate all the support given, and I will continue to recommend and use of these outstanding services.
New Level Construction - Unlicensed Contractor
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Reviewed in May 2017
Ozzie was very prompt in contacting us and setting up a meeting the day after contacting him. He was very helpful in helping pick out a color scheme but left the final decision up to my wife. The job was started within a week and completed within a week and a half. He met the deadline we gave...
Sierra Coatings LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
Mary did an outstanding job. She discussed what I would like over the phone. She came out to the house and went through it room by room and then gave me a list of recommendations for each room down to pictures and furniture and rugs. She offered to find the items she recommended or said I could...
One Day Design
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Reviewed in August 2015
I did not request that furniture be moved but I did remove small items and any lamp wiring. I had removed a large recliner (which I no longer wanted) but in the process the bottom of the rotating bottom dropped a lot of black powder on the carpet which I could not remove with a vacuum. The...
Go Green Yuma (Mike Gaure)
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Reviewed in September 2014
Pawel and his crew were excellent. They showed up on time and went the extra mile to meet our tight timeline. We were hoping for our home to be painted within the week after closing, prior to our furniture arriving and we received that service from Ardyw Inc., They even came over the weekend and...
Ardyw Inc
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Reviewed in September 2013
Excellent service. Jesse has 30 years experience and applied every one of them to cleaning my carpets and my furniture. I have 2 dogs and a cat, so he zeroed in on the pet stains and made them go away for good. He was professional, efficient, and the price was amazing. I paid 3 times his...
Jesse's Carpet Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2012
He does excellent work and is excellent with antique furniture repair. It is hard to find someone who does good work with antique.
Jeffs Woodshop
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Reviewed in March 2012
We deceided to shop at this local business feeling that we should keep our business in our community. We went in, purchased and paid cash. We had honest and good intentions to purchase and live happily ever after with the products. Within a very short period of time/approx 30 days, we could...
BARENHOLTZ FURNITURE STORE
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Reviewed in August 2011
Our carpet was very soiled and my husband invited a large group of people to our home for a meal. The only day that would work for us to get the carpet cleaned was the day before the event, and our usual man was not available so we left voice mail messages for 3 other highly rated Angie's list...
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