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The Chair Doctor

16800 Winston Cir
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The Chair Doctor

16800 Winston Cir
5.00(
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Thank you for considering The Chair Doctor. We offer service to the residents of the Des Moines, IA area. Our goal is to always exceed your expectations. Please call us today for more information.

Thank you for considering The Chair Doctor. We offer service to the residents of the Des Moines, IA area. Our goal is to always exceed your expectations. Please call us today for more information.

Perfection Reflection

2153 NW 82nd Street
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Perfection Reflection

2153 NW 82nd Street
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12 years of experience

I am master technician for autos, boats, planes. With my 8 years of experience I have seen a lot of poor quality work on many vehicles. Top quality work for a fair price, customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Make your car or boat new again by making your appointment today.

I am master technician for autos, boats, planes. With my 8 years of experience I have seen a lot of poor quality work on many vehicles. Top quality work for a fair price, customer satisfaction is guaranteed. Make your car or boat new again by making your appointment today.

american artisan & traditional homes, inc.

3711 Franklin Ave
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american artisan & traditional homes, inc.

3711 Franklin Ave
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23 years of experience

we are general contractors, licensed, insured, and with workman's comp. every employee specializes ina certain area, and our superintendants and president can handle most any project big or small, we specialize in transforming your property from something average to spectacular.

we are general contractors, licensed, insured, and with workman's comp. every employee specializes ina certain area, and our superintendants and president can handle most any project big or small, we specialize in transforming your property from something average to spectacular.

DR VINYL

5530 NW BEAVER DR
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DR VINYL

5530 NW BEAVER DR
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Surface Repair Service is a full-service repair offering a wide variety of services such as surface repairs for bathtubs, showers & vinyl window frames to the residential & construction industries to upholstery work for restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, athletic facilities, hospitals, health clinics and many more.

Surface Repair Service is a full-service repair offering a wide variety of services such as surface repairs for bathtubs, showers & vinyl window frames to the residential & construction industries to upholstery work for restaurants, bars, hotels, gyms, athletic facilities, hospitals, health clinics and many more.

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Laura's Designs

405 East Mission Street
5.00(
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Laura's Designs

405 East Mission Street
5.00(
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Laura’s Designs has 1 employee: Laura provides design service; offering custom contracts to clients. Laura selects contractors and subcontractors to perform the work to ensure that each project is completed according to the specifications outlined in each estimate.

Laura’s Designs has 1 employee: Laura provides design service; offering custom contracts to clients. Laura selects contractors and subcontractors to perform the work to ensure that each project is completed according to the specifications outlined in each estimate.

Alpine Carpet & Upholstery Service

1141 16th St
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Alpine Carpet & Upholstery Service

1141 16th St
5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Alpine Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery Service has been providing the highest quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services to the Des Moines area since 1980. We utilize truck mounted steam extraction units to ensure the best results. We also specialize in removing those stubborn pet odors. Because owner Tom Sabata is onsite for all work, you can rest assured the job will be done right the first time. For additional information, or to see if you qualify for discount pricing, give us a call today!

"Tom is prompt, accountable, and very knowledgeable about what he does. You can tell you are working with the owner of the company, not an employee that could care less about your home and/or property. We have always been so pleased with our carpets after Tom has cleaned them. The fact that he’s easy to work with and very personable is the cherry on top."

Tom T on April 2019

Alpine Carpet Cleaning & Upholstery Service has been providing the highest quality carpet and upholstery cleaning services to the Des Moines area since 1980. We utilize truck mounted steam extraction units to ensure the best results. We also specialize in removing those stubborn pet odors. Because owner Tom Sabata is onsite for all work, you can rest assured the job will be done right the first time. For additional information, or to see if you qualify for discount pricing, give us a call today!

"Tom is prompt, accountable, and very knowledgeable about what he does. You can tell you are working with the owner of the company, not an employee that could care less about your home and/or property. We have always been so pleased with our carpets after Tom has cleaned them. The fact that he’s easy to work with and very personable is the cherry on top."

Tom T on April 2019

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Upholstering questions, answered by experts

In most cases, it is more affordable to reupholster furniture than it is to replace it, but it depends on the quality and age of the furniture you’re considering getting reupholstered. Antique pieces are always worth reupholstering, as it’s the only way to preserve the piece and extend its life. Newer pieces of furniture are more often made using lower-quality materials like medium-density fiberboard or plywood that don’t have the same lifespan as things like hardwood. For newer pieces, your furniture reupholstery specialist should be able to help you determine the best course of action.

You can make your dining room look more expensive using one or more of several methods. If you're remodeling, you can consider raising the ceiling height, installing an elegant chandelier, or redoing the floor. For smaller renovations, consider changing the paint color to a deep and rich tone, such as burgundy or emerald. You can also swap out the table and chairs to achieve a richer appearance. 

Yes, many custom builders offer finishing and upholstery options tailored to your style.

Not always—heavily worn or broken furniture often isn’t worth repairing or refinishing (if it’s even possible). While some damage can be repaired and some of the visual appeal restored, major flaws, such as structural issues, can’t be fixed as easily. If you still want a cost-saving furniture refinishing project rather than purchasing all new, consider shopping for similar secondhand pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.

When deciding whether to reupholster, repair, or replace old furniture, consider its age, level of wear and tear, and overall value. It’s usually better to repair old furniture because older pieces tend to be made out of hardwood, like oak and maple, whereas newer furniture is more often made out of plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and other less durable materials. When determining whether it’s worth the price to repair a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture repair services.

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