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>

How do you prevent leather furniture from peeling?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/tips-protect-your-leather-furniture-years-come.htm">protect your leather furniture</a> 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.</p></div>

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Q: How do you help someone declutter their home?

• <div><p>The best way to help a family member or friend declutter their home is to hire a professional organizer or cleaner to do it for them. However, you can also help them make a plan to tackle the clutter. Sit down with them and sort through the items, making piles of what to keep, toss, and donate. Focus on one area at a time to avoid overwhelming them. If they have trouble letting go of some items, ask them when they last used each item, what its purpose is, and whether it has sentimental value. The answers to these questions can help you advise them on handling clutter.</p></div>

Q: How do you know if you can refinish a table?

• <div><p>A good way to determine that a table is not worth refinishing is if it's painted. Often they are painted to cover up flaws with the wood you won't be able to fix. You want a good, solid wood table that just needs a facelift rather than a rickety wood table with a lot of problems. </p></div>

Q: Why is my wood stain still rubbing off after drying?

• <div><p>If your wood stain is still rubbing off after the recommended drying time, it means the pigments didn&rsquo;t soak into the wood properly and remain on the surface. There are a few possible causes, including applying the stain in hot temperatures, applying too much stain, or failing to wipe off excess before it dries completely.</p></div>

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Last update on October 23, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
Tony was an excellent service person he did a great job he asked lots of questions and he verified the stains that were present on the furniture
GreenLine Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in January 2024
I am so happy that I had my roof replaced by Stormgrade! Everyone was so nice and helpful and my roof is beautiful. Daniel made the process easy and they replaced it in one day! They cleaned up everything and I didnâ t even have to move any outside furniture. Great job and great company to work...
Stormgrade Roofing LLC
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Reviewed in October 2022
Mr. Move was prompt! The team wrapped my furniture, and for the most part, all of my furniture arrived dry even though the rain was consistent. I am thankful for their service and attention to detail.
MR. MOVING LLC
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Reviewed in May 2018
Easy to get an appointment, arrived right on time, and explained what he was doing to clean any soiled areas. Gave me the choice of how much furniture we wanted moved. Very quick process with the carpet left fresh and clean. The best part was the easy drying process - we were able to move...
A-1 Quality Steam
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Reviewed in September 2014
Paul, Demetrius and Matthew did an excellent job on 2 flights of stairs in old Ghent housing, moving 2-3 bedrooms on a hot day. No complaining, no slacking or rough handling of my furniture. The website was very easy to book through and they returned my calls in minutes. I would definitely...
Bust-A-Move
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Reviewed in June 2014
The lowes segment if the process went well. The contractor they used was a little less than professional to start out he was angry because we had not moved the larger furniture out if the upstairs because we planned to move it from room to room as they finished a room. We had no way to get the...
Lowe's
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Reviewed in April 2014
They came and completed the job I hired them to do. They quoted me a price over the phone but when they got here they charged me an extra $25 for moving the furniture.
Finesse Pro Services - Carpet&Upholstery Cleaning
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Reviewed in September 2013
I got a response the same day I left a message. The process they use was explained and the estimated cost was given. The two workers arrived on time and moved the recliner next door so that all three pieces were in the same building. The furniture was quite dirty and they did an excellent job...
Clean Force One
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Reviewed in March 2011
Sound Furniture and Appliance has been really responsive to the problems we are having with the mattress we had previously owned.
Sound Furniture & Appliance
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Reviewed in June 2010
They arrived to pick up my furniture at the time and date they specified and then delivered my furniture on the date promised - put everything in place and put several pieces of furniture they took apart back together. All in all it was a positive experience.
Barr Brothers Moving Company
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