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Revolution Remodeling

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I do the following services: Drywall painting framing carpentry plumbing lawn care furniture assembly light and switch replacement demolition hauling away appliances and debri i fix and build decks shelves do trim hang holiday decorations and cleaning services i can do about anything

I do the following services: Drywall painting framing carpentry plumbing lawn care furniture assembly light and switch replacement demolition hauling away appliances and debri i fix and build decks shelves do trim hang holiday decorations and cleaning services i can do about anything



Madden's Hammer

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Madden's Hammer

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35 years of experience

I am the sole employee of Madden's hammer. As stated on my business card "snow job too small, some jobs to big" meaning even though I could do large jobs it will take longer for the fact that it's just me. Billing services can be by the hour or by bid. My motto has always been customer satisfaction and customer service our priority. I have well over 25 years of experience and there is very little that I have not seen or done.

I am the sole employee of Madden's hammer. As stated on my business card "snow job too small, some jobs to big" meaning even though I could do large jobs it will take longer for the fact that it's just me. Billing services can be by the hour or by bid. My motto has always been customer satisfaction and customer service our priority. I have well over 25 years of experience and there is very little that I have not seen or done.


Ross Furniture & Drapery Service

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Ross Furniture & Drapery Service

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44 years of experience

We offer "In Home" or "On Location" repairs for all types of furniture. "We Take Our Shoes Off." Complete protection and clean up of area while in your home. 24 yrs experience in the residential furniture service. 5 yrs in the commercial furniture service. 20 years installing servicing and repairing window teatments of all kinds. Two employees at present, with a partime employee on hand when needed. Have subcontracted warranty work, installations, and repairs for companies such as Sofa Mart, Sears, J C Penney, Montgomery Wards, Wayne Montgomery, Knilans, Rent-a Center, Crimmins Moving And Transport, and many local individual Interior Decorators.

We offer "In Home" or "On Location" repairs for all types of furniture. "We Take Our Shoes Off." Complete protection and clean up of area while in your home. 24 yrs experience in the residential furniture service. 5 yrs in the commercial furniture service. 20 years installing servicing and repairing window teatments of all kinds. Two employees at present, with a partime employee on hand when needed. Have subcontracted warranty work, installations, and repairs for companies such as Sofa Mart, Sears, J C Penney, Montgomery Wards, Wayne Montgomery, Knilans, Rent-a Center, Crimmins Moving And Transport, and many local individual Interior Decorators.


Fibrenew Quad Cities

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Fibrenew Quad Cities

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Fibrenew Quad Cities specializes in the restoration of leather and plastics, servicing five major markets Aviation, Automotive, Commercial, Marine, and Residential.

Fibrenew Quad Cities specializes in the restoration of leather and plastics, servicing five major markets Aviation, Automotive, Commercial, Marine, and Residential.



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Chateau of Art

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Chateau of Art

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12 years of experience

Established in 2013 Chateau of Art is a new local source for purchasing antiques, collectibles and other fine-arts as well as acquiring services including appraisal, repair, and consignment of quality objects. With a collection of products ranging from collectible paintings, crystals, art glass, porcelain , coins, figurines, Oriental rugs, the Chateau of Art team of experts are available to assist customers in the acquisition of antiques, collectibles and fine arts from all over the world, particularly USA, Europe and Asia. Open daily: Tue-Sat, 11 AM-5PM ; Other times: by appt

Established in 2013 Chateau of Art is a new local source for purchasing antiques, collectibles and other fine-arts as well as acquiring services including appraisal, repair, and consignment of quality objects. With a collection of products ranging from collectible paintings, crystals, art glass, porcelain , coins, figurines, Oriental rugs, the Chateau of Art team of experts are available to assist customers in the acquisition of antiques, collectibles and fine arts from all over the world, particularly USA, Europe and Asia. Open daily: Tue-Sat, 11 AM-5PM ; Other times: by appt


Woven Chair Seat Repair

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Woven Chair Seat Repair

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53 years of experience

Woven Chair Seat Repair started in 1972 as a home-based business in Bettendorf, Iowa. Primarily I replace hand caned seats in wooden chairs. I have two subcontractors to help when I get busy. We use both stranded and pre-woven pressed cane for repairs. We are three women repairing chairs as needed. Payment is in cash/check at the time of completion.

Woven Chair Seat Repair started in 1972 as a home-based business in Bettendorf, Iowa. Primarily I replace hand caned seats in wooden chairs. I have two subcontractors to help when I get busy. We use both stranded and pre-woven pressed cane for repairs. We are three women repairing chairs as needed. Payment is in cash/check at the time of completion.


Bauerly Woodworking Studio

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Bauerly Woodworking Studio

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Welcome to Bauerly Woodworking Studio! We proudly serve Sioux City and surrounding areas. We offer over thirty years of experience with furniture design, manufacturing, and restoration. Bauerly Woodworking Studio utilizes our extensive design experience and our ability to create one-of-a-kind heirlooms. We are excited by the challenges of complex restorations and are eager to surpass your expectations. In order to meet the diverse needs of all of our clients, we work closely with skilled upholsterers and are experienced in satisfying the rigorous demands of interior designers. We provide consultation on vintage home restoration and how best to incorporate vintage pieces. Give us a call today so we can create or recreate the perfect piece for your home. More about David Bauerly: David Bauerly Antiques and woodworking have been a large part of David Bauerly's life. After a distinguished career as a craftsman and maker of high-end furniture in the Midwest, David Bauerly now brings his expertise to you in Working on Antiques with David Bauerly. High quality, handmade furniture has become very costly, and much of what is affordable in today's market is poorly made. More and more people are turning to antiques as an alternative. Working on Antiques is about how people can have high quality furniture in their homes and lives. David will show you how to find and refurbish fine furniture (antique and otherwise) for their homes without spending a fortune. During this process David will instill in people the joy of working with wood and appreciating the process of creating something they can take pride in. David is an expert in his field, and a master craftsman. In addition to restoring, refinishing, and rebuilding antiques, he has also built unique high-end pieces of furniture for customers from Texas to Minnesota to California. David Bauerly was born in 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of an upholsterer, and David learned that craft at his father's knee. David opened his own shop in the early Seventies. He started with repairing and refinishing antiques, eventually moving into building furniture; after much hard work, he became well known throughout the Midwest for designing and building unique, world-class pieces. In 1985 David received his BA in Industrial Psychology from Morningside College, graduating summa cum laude. David worked with John Bradshaw after John's groundbreaking series On the Family appeared on Public Television. Working alongside John, David put on workshops throughout the U.S. In 1989 David was the executive producer of a ten-hour series on addictions called Contrary to Love, produced for Public Television. During this time, David maintained his shop and continued to produce high-end custom built furniture. Working in television production whetted David's appetite and ambitions, and during that time he began thinking about the show that became Working on Antiques. We know you'll enjoy Working on Antiques.

Welcome to Bauerly Woodworking Studio! We proudly serve Sioux City and surrounding areas. We offer over thirty years of experience with furniture design, manufacturing, and restoration. Bauerly Woodworking Studio utilizes our extensive design experience and our ability to create one-of-a-kind heirlooms. We are excited by the challenges of complex restorations and are eager to surpass your expectations. In order to meet the diverse needs of all of our clients, we work closely with skilled upholsterers and are experienced in satisfying the rigorous demands of interior designers. We provide consultation on vintage home restoration and how best to incorporate vintage pieces. Give us a call today so we can create or recreate the perfect piece for your home. More about David Bauerly: David Bauerly Antiques and woodworking have been a large part of David Bauerly's life. After a distinguished career as a craftsman and maker of high-end furniture in the Midwest, David Bauerly now brings his expertise to you in Working on Antiques with David Bauerly. High quality, handmade furniture has become very costly, and much of what is affordable in today's market is poorly made. More and more people are turning to antiques as an alternative. Working on Antiques is about how people can have high quality furniture in their homes and lives. David will show you how to find and refurbish fine furniture (antique and otherwise) for their homes without spending a fortune. During this process David will instill in people the joy of working with wood and appreciating the process of creating something they can take pride in. David is an expert in his field, and a master craftsman. In addition to restoring, refinishing, and rebuilding antiques, he has also built unique high-end pieces of furniture for customers from Texas to Minnesota to California. David Bauerly was born in 1952 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of an upholsterer, and David learned that craft at his father's knee. David opened his own shop in the early Seventies. He started with repairing and refinishing antiques, eventually moving into building furniture; after much hard work, he became well known throughout the Midwest for designing and building unique, world-class pieces. In 1985 David received his BA in Industrial Psychology from Morningside College, graduating summa cum laude. David worked with John Bradshaw after John's groundbreaking series On the Family appeared on Public Television. Working alongside John, David put on workshops throughout the U.S. In 1989 David was the executive producer of a ten-hour series on addictions called Contrary to Love, produced for Public Television. During this time, David maintained his shop and continued to produce high-end custom built furniture. Working in television production whetted David's appetite and ambitions, and during that time he began thinking about the show that became Working on Antiques. We know you'll enjoy Working on Antiques.


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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Restoring furniture generally takes less time because the fixes involved are mostly surface-level cosmetic repairs. In most cases, a project like this will be completed in one to two days at most. By contrast, refinishing can take anywhere from several days to a couple of weeks because it requires sanding and treating damaged wood, adding a new stain, finish, or layer of paint, and drying time.

Wood can appear blotchy after staining due to uneven absorption, which happens when the wood has varying grain density. The denser the grain, the less the stain will be absorbed. This can cause the wood to appear uneven in color, with some areas darker than others. 

To prevent this issue, apply a wood conditioner before staining. Wood conditioners help to equalize the absorption of the stain, resulting in a more even finish. There are many different types of wood conditioners available, so be sure to choose one that is appropriate for the type of wood you are staining.

It takes the average person four to eight days to refinish a table. This sounds long, but the work time is only two to 10 hours. If you have prior experience, each step, including dipping, stripping, sanding, staining, painting, and sealing, can take just 30 minutes to complete. The wait time between each step results in a longer total time.

Regularly check and tighten screws, avoid excessive weight, and clean surfaces with appropriate materials to prevent damage.

If you recently splashed paint on the wrong area of a wooden object, remove it with a solvent or caustic paint stripper. Some paint that has yet to dry may be removable by hand with coarse sandpaper or a plastic scraper. Another trick for removing dried-on paint is rubbing a dab of nail polish remover on the paint to remove it, but avoid touching the bare wood surface.

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