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Q: What does it mean if a couch feels crusty after cleaning it?

• <div><p>If your usually super soft couch feels crusty and rough after cleaning, it could be that you haven&rsquo;t removed the cleaning product properly, you used too much, or you applied the wrong type. Always check the couch tags to select the right cleaning product, read application instructions carefully, and test on an inconspicuous corner. For fabrics such as microfiber, you can soften and fluff crusty fibers using a soft-bristled brush.</p></div>

Q: Can I reupholster my own furniture?

• <div><p>Doing your own upholstery work is possible, but it&rsquo;s typically a better idea to leave the work to professionals. Without experience and the proper tools, it&rsquo;s difficult to get a professionally finished appearance for your furniture, and many DIYers end up spending money on tools and materials only to hire a professional when they can&rsquo;t get the fabric to look right. If you have reupholstery experience, feel free to give it a shot. However, if you&rsquo;re not confident in your skill level or you&rsquo;re working with antiques, it&rsquo;s worth the money to hire a pro.</p></div>

Q: What textures and materials go with dark academia decor?

• <div><p>Part of the beauty of academia decor is that most textures and materials will feel right at home, provided they&rsquo;re dark. Some common textures include natural wood, dark metals like iron, velvet, and leather. Incorporating these into your dark academia decor will make them look right at home. Glass is another option in some cases, so fill in gaps in your decor with small glass jars, or really lean on the gothic roots of dark academia with stained glass.</p></div>

Q: How can I make my dining room look more expensive?

• <div><p>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. </p></div>

Q: What are the pros and cons of reupholstery?

• <div><p>As with any project, weighing the pros and cons of upholstery can help determine if that is the right choice for you. The ultimate question is whether it&rsquo;s <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture</a>. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.</p><p>Pros:</p><ul><li><p>Preserving a family heirloom</p></li><li><p>Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition</p></li><li><p>Reinventing an old piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill</p></li></ul><p>Cons:</p><ul><li><p>Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Finding out the frame is beyond repair</p></li><li><p>Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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We're more than pleased with the paver sidewalk Tom and Zach installed at our Kimball home. They submitted a detailed estimate, arrived at the agreed-upon time, completed the job according to our specifications, in the estimated time and for the estimated price. They transformed a dingy area...
Taz Construction, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2025
They did a great job replacing some of our deck boards, power washed our deck and stained our deck. Our deck looks great. We would recommend them for other projects. We will use them again in the future
All About Remodeling LLC
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Reviewed in May 2025
We had Reetz Construction redo our existing deck. They did a wonderful job replacing the old wood with Armadillo composite decking. They had a great attention to detail and were meticulous about ensuring everything was just right. I highly recommend them!
Reetz Construction LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Beautiful job removing old popcorn ceilings and doing drywall repair and painting of three rooms. Excellent communication and professionalism.
Morales Hope Construction
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Reviewed in February 2024
Old furniture pickup. Good communication. Super helpful - very respectful, careful, and capable.
Midwest Cleaning Solutions, LLC
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Reviewed in November 2023
Professional, quality work. Would hire them again.
Water Heaters Now, Inc.
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Reviewed in July 2023
I originally hired Reuben Stutzman to cut down a dead tree in my yard. He did a great job and stacked the wood by my firepit. Then I learned that heâ s also a Handyman! A few days later he met at Home Depot to choose materials. Then back to the house to replace two ceiling fan lights, instal,...
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Reviewed in April 2022
Pad and apron to garage turned out awesome! Very pleased with how it went, showed up on time, got it done quickly. And best of all, didnt leave a huge mess for me to clean up. Highly recommend.
Buermann's Outdoor Services
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Reviewed in October 2021
Robert did an amazing job installing our gutters. He was very friendly and it was priced just right. Highly recommended!
Veteran Seamless Gutters
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Reviewed in September 2021
Robert did an amazing job on our new gutters. He is very friendly and was priced just right. I would highly recommend him over other high priced companies.
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Da Vinci Restoration repairs and restores Wooden Antique Furniture and Oil Paintings, conserves Antiques, and specializes in restoring your family heirlooms www.DaVinciRestoration.com We offer free estimates/consultation on any restoration project. Contact us today to get started.\n\nWe do not work on upholstery or outdoor furniture.

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Niola Furniture Upholstery LLC

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"Manuel was wonderful! He contacted me promptly after I made inquiries into reupholstery on various sites. He is very dependable. He picked up my chair the same day and delivered the completed project sooner than expected. He had the least expensive quote I received and let me use my own fabric with no upcharge. The chair is beautiful--looks brand new His work is very high quality. I would highly recommend his services."

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I have extensive experience in all areas of construction. I have been doing home improvement projects for 15 years. I’m honest and ethical.

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Just a father of 3 trying to earn a little extra. Able to do random jobs, let's chat and see if i can help you!

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Troy anderson carpentry

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I 30 yesrs experience in the construction fields and have been my families handyman for most of my adult life.

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Twin Cities Upholstery Inc

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"Excellent service from start to finish of this project, I highly recommend them. Helpful, knowledgeable and the end result was a perfectly upholstered chair."

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Niola Furniture Upholstery Service

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"I highly recommend Niola Upholstery services. Manual recovered my Baker couch and two Hickory Chair swivel chairs, and they looked just like the original job. He also recovered 4 bar stools, a bench and a side chair. I could not be happier! He is a professional through and through!"

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"As an alternative to buyinig all new kitchen cabinets, we went to Daren and had him "refresh" all the doors and drawer fronts to fill in small chips in the veneer and just gereally clean everything and buff everything out with several coats of tinted wax--and saved over $20K. They turned out great and would strongly recommend considering this if you have old, good quality wood-finish cabinets that you'd like to keep. Plus, he worked overtime before leaving on vacation to make sure we could things put back together before we had the family over for Easter. -JS"

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Berger's Table Pad Factory

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"I got a deal from Berger about their table pad and just in time for my new dining room set. I didn't have time to set the template due to a new baby in the house. A few months later, they still honored my deal! WOW! I sent it in and they made the pad pretty quick. Shipping was fine and the fit was excellent. I would recommend them to anyone! Truly a good company to work with. A++"

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Upholstering questions, answered by experts

If your usually super soft couch feels crusty and rough after cleaning, it could be that you haven’t removed the cleaning product properly, you used too much, or you applied the wrong type. Always check the couch tags to select the right cleaning product, read application instructions carefully, and test on an inconspicuous corner. For fabrics such as microfiber, you can soften and fluff crusty fibers using a soft-bristled brush.

Doing your own upholstery work is possible, but it’s typically a better idea to leave the work to professionals. Without experience and the proper tools, it’s difficult to get a professionally finished appearance for your furniture, and many DIYers end up spending money on tools and materials only to hire a professional when they can’t get the fabric to look right. If you have reupholstery experience, feel free to give it a shot. However, if you’re not confident in your skill level or you’re working with antiques, it’s worth the money to hire a pro.

Part of the beauty of academia decor is that most textures and materials will feel right at home, provided they’re dark. Some common textures include natural wood, dark metals like iron, velvet, and leather. Incorporating these into your dark academia decor will make them look right at home. Glass is another option in some cases, so fill in gaps in your decor with small glass jars, or really lean on the gothic roots of dark academia with stained glass.

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.

As with any project, weighing the pros and cons of upholstery can help determine if that is the right choice for you. The ultimate question is whether it’s worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.

Pros:

Preserving a family heirloom
Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition
Reinventing an old piece of furniture
Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill

Cons:

Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture
Finding out the frame is beyond repair
Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done

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