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Smith and Son Custom Design & Restoration

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Smith and Son Custom Design & Restoration

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With Smith and Son we take care of our clients, we always make sure you are satisfied with our work. We take pride in our remodels, renovations and restorations. Do you want a one stop shop?! Then you have found just that. We also make custom wood furniture, that would make great gifts to your loved ones. Free Estimates Owner operated

With Smith and Son we take care of our clients, we always make sure you are satisfied with our work. We take pride in our remodels, renovations and restorations. Do you want a one stop shop?! Then you have found just that. We also make custom wood furniture, that would make great gifts to your loved ones. Free Estimates Owner operated




Cherry Clark Furniture specializes in building custom order furniture built to our clients' specifications. We also do furniture repair, furniture refinishing, and furniture reupholstery.



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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
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Professional Maintenance and Management Group

360 N Hickory Blvd
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18 years of experience

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.

Family owned and operated service company, Established in 2007, We service Most Small businesses and residential properties. We also offer Project Management larger projects to ensure you get what you pay for and work done on time, on budget and done correctly. Free Home and Business Fire and Life Safety Inspections and free Quotes.


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.



JessMarieServices

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JessMarieServices

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16 years of experience

My Name is Jessica Fisher & I run my own business as a professional home organizer, home repair "handy woman", errand runner, home helper, basically "Jill of all trades". I have helped clients since 2009 with their home projects, chores, "honey do" lists, organizing, creating order from chaos & teaming with you to no feel overwhelmed by the list of things to do in your world. Busy mom or getting older & can't do everything you use to or just need an extra set of hands...I'm here to give that can do spirit, a light at the end of tunnel & that feeling that your catching up & seeing improvements in your world, home, office, etc.

My Name is Jessica Fisher & I run my own business as a professional home organizer, home repair "handy woman", errand runner, home helper, basically "Jill of all trades". I have helped clients since 2009 with their home projects, chores, "honey do" lists, organizing, creating order from chaos & teaming with you to no feel overwhelmed by the list of things to do in your world. Busy mom or getting older & can't do everything you use to or just need an extra set of hands...I'm here to give that can do spirit, a light at the end of tunnel & that feeling that your catching up & seeing improvements in your world, home, office, etc.


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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

Telling the difference between high-quality wood furniture and lower-quality pieces is challenging, but there are a few sign that indicate whether your furniture is worth repairing:

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Ongoing maintenance of your leather furniture is the only way to prevent it from peeling and cracking. Real leather will peel and crack as it dries out. Leather conditioners are a great way to protect your leather furniture from drying out, and you’ll need to apply it about twice each year. It’s also a good idea to keep abrasive materials away from your leather to prevent cracking and peeling, including belt buckles, shoes, and multi-surface cleaners, especially those that contain alcohol.

Yes, there are several wood filler products on the market that look like wood. Your best bet is to take a cabinet door to your local hardware store to match the appropriate wood filler to your door. Some brands make filler that is masked to look like wood and can also be sanded, cut, stained, and painted. 

It's perfectly fine to just refinish the top of your table instead of all of it. In fact, that's what most people do. After all, why finish the bottom of the table that nobody ever sees? Of course, depending on how exposed the legs of your table are, you might at least consider refinishing them.

When browsing the hardware store, you may wonder about wood putty versus wood filler. Wood putty is made with plastic adhesive, whereas wood filler is made from sawdust or wood products. 

The main difference is that people use wood filler to fix the interior portions of wood. Wood putty contains chemicals that could damage the inside of wood, so it's best for exterior sections. If the crack or hole goes into the middle of the lumber, it's the right product for the job.

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