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Last update on December 02, 2025

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Avatar for Handy Custom

Handy Custom

5.00(
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•Approved Pro

Handy Custom

5.00(
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•Approved Pro
2018 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Handy Custom here, We are primarily a woodworking based business. (NOT UPHOLSTERY) We pride our company on reliability, great craftsmanship, courteous and timely communication, integrity, and quality. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business and adding to the history of your piece! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Our main specialties include but aren't limited to- Wood repair, complete refinishing, dining tables, coffee tables, end tables, custom tables, custom cabinets, small interior items, floating shelves and more.

"Leon has bunk several custom pieces for me over the years, from entry way furniture to a beautiful walnut business card holder. He takes his time and has built some incredible and long lasting pieces. He is creative, reliable and takes a great deal of pride in his many projects. "

Will M on November 2025

Handy Custom here, We are primarily a woodworking based business. (NOT UPHOLSTERY) We pride our company on reliability, great craftsmanship, courteous and timely communication, integrity, and quality. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business and adding to the history of your piece! Book with us online or feel free to give us a call today! Our main specialties include but aren't limited to- Wood repair, complete refinishing, dining tables, coffee tables, end tables, custom tables, custom cabinets, small interior items, floating shelves and more.

"Leon has bunk several custom pieces for me over the years, from entry way furniture to a beautiful walnut business card holder. He takes his time and has built some incredible and long lasting pieces. He is creative, reliable and takes a great deal of pride in his many projects. "

Will M on November 2025

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Danny's Quality Upholstery

4.73(
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Danny's Quality Upholstery

4.73(
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Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 91% of Angi customers
Recommended by 91% of HomeAdvisor customers

Family owned and operated. We offer free local pick-up and delivery. Please check us out at WWW.DANNYSQUALITYUPHOLSTERY.COM or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

"Such complete professionals! The patterns in the two chairs were matched perfectly, work was done quickly even though they were In the middle of moving locations, and the price was fair for the quality of the workmanship. We will use them again and have no hesitancy referring others to Danny’s."

Kay L on June 2018

Family owned and operated. We offer free local pick-up and delivery. Please check us out at WWW.DANNYSQUALITYUPHOLSTERY.COM or find us on Facebook and Instagram.

"Such complete professionals! The patterns in the two chairs were matched perfectly, work was done quickly even though they were In the middle of moving locations, and the price was fair for the quality of the workmanship. We will use them again and have no hesitancy referring others to Danny’s."

Kay L on June 2018

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Hilltop View Home Improvements

4.80(
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Hilltop View Home Improvements

4.80(
5
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Customers say: Quick response
2010 years of experience

We are professionally Licensed Contractors and we offer all listed services. Compare us to other contractors, handymen, or services. HVHI has been around a for years, and provides quality workmanship at reasonable prices.

We are professionally Licensed Contractors and we offer all listed services. Compare us to other contractors, handymen, or services. HVHI has been around a for years, and provides quality workmanship at reasonable prices.

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Ryal's Furniture

5.00(
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Ryal's Furniture

5.00(
3
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

With over 40 years of experience, we offer a variety of services. Specializing in kitchen cabinets and woodwork stripping in the home. No job is too big or to small. We also can handle your furniture needs which includes stripping, repair, color matching, refinishing, and a so much more. In addition, we also offer historical preservation refinishing work. We offer you quality work for reasonable prices. If you can find a reputable company that can beat our furniture service prices we will take an additional 20% off their price. We work and stay in contact with the customer from the beginning to the end. Also purchasing antique and used furniture. Call us for a free estimate and pick up!

"Wow! Our old rocking chair had seen years of use and abuse. We had rocked babies to sleep in it; had puppies chew on it; sat in after training for a marathon. It was a mess! I took it into Ryal's on a Thursday and it was back on Wednesday. I was so impressed that I am having him refinish and old dry sink my wife's grandfather built. His initial quote for the dry sink I though was too low, so I told him $50 more than he quoted."

Bill D on June 2020

With over 40 years of experience, we offer a variety of services. Specializing in kitchen cabinets and woodwork stripping in the home. No job is too big or to small. We also can handle your furniture needs which includes stripping, repair, color matching, refinishing, and a so much more. In addition, we also offer historical preservation refinishing work. We offer you quality work for reasonable prices. If you can find a reputable company that can beat our furniture service prices we will take an additional 20% off their price. We work and stay in contact with the customer from the beginning to the end. Also purchasing antique and used furniture. Call us for a free estimate and pick up!

"Wow! Our old rocking chair had seen years of use and abuse. We had rocked babies to sleep in it; had puppies chew on it; sat in after training for a marathon. It was a mess! I took it into Ryal's on a Thursday and it was back on Wednesday. I was so impressed that I am having him refinish and old dry sink my wife's grandfather built. His initial quote for the dry sink I though was too low, so I told him $50 more than he quoted."

Bill D on June 2020

Cook's Piano Sales and Service

5.00(
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Cook's Piano Sales and Service

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Sales of new and used pianos at great savings. Expert piano-tuning & repair at affordable prices. Full service company. Our services include: Piano Tuning and Repair Piano Moving Complete piano restorations. Piano Refinishing Apprsaisals. Antique Piano Specialists. Steinway Experts \ Antique

Sales of new and used pianos at great savings. Expert piano-tuning & repair at affordable prices. Full service company. Our services include: Piano Tuning and Repair Piano Moving Complete piano restorations. Piano Refinishing Apprsaisals. Antique Piano Specialists. Steinway Experts \ Antique

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Rapidan Custom Woodworks

5.00(
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Rapidan Custom Woodworks

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

We are a family owned and operated business. We consist of a father and 3 son's. We garrantee Quality workmanship and affordable prices. We do everything possible to keep you within your budget or below. We accept cash and credit cards.

We are a family owned and operated business. We consist of a father and 3 son's. We garrantee Quality workmanship and affordable prices. We do everything possible to keep you within your budget or below. We accept cash and credit cards.

Williams Custom Carpentry and Handyman

3.50(
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Williams Custom Carpentry and Handyman

3.50(
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Customers say: Quality work
2000 years of experience

Call or email for a free estimate. References available upon request. Serving central VA. 24hrs a day, 7days a week. We accept cash or check.

"The job was done very professionally but his lack of communication skills and completion of of additional work requested was not done and his communication was regrettable and very unprofessional "

Beverly S on July 2025

Call or email for a free estimate. References available upon request. Serving central VA. 24hrs a day, 7days a week. We accept cash or check.

"The job was done very professionally but his lack of communication skills and completion of of additional work requested was not done and his communication was regrettable and very unprofessional "

Beverly S on July 2025

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Cabinets by Design

4.50(
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Cabinets by Design

4.50(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers

Cabinets By Design offers an extensive line of cabinetry, countertop options, and hardware to provide storage solutions for the way you live in your home. We're happy to help with design ideas, taking the most basic concepts through a process of pencil sketches to computer aided plans and renderings. Initial design consultations are free. Whether you are just buying a design, or cabinets, or using our turnkey full service installation, we'll stay in touch throughout the process to ensure your complete satisfaction. Cabinetry lines range from budget friendly Fabuwood through Kraftmaid and Kraftmaid Vantage, to Shiloh, Crystal, and Eclipse.

Cabinets By Design offers an extensive line of cabinetry, countertop options, and hardware to provide storage solutions for the way you live in your home. We're happy to help with design ideas, taking the most basic concepts through a process of pencil sketches to computer aided plans and renderings. Initial design consultations are free. Whether you are just buying a design, or cabinets, or using our turnkey full service installation, we'll stay in touch throughout the process to ensure your complete satisfaction. Cabinetry lines range from budget friendly Fabuwood through Kraftmaid and Kraftmaid Vantage, to Shiloh, Crystal, and Eclipse.

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Furniture Refinishing questions, answered by experts

The difference between resurfacing and refinishing is that refinishing only works on solid surfaces that are in good condition, whereas resurfacing will restore a cracked or worn surface to its original, blemish-free state. Refinishing will leave you with a smooth and glossy surface you can’t get from resurfacing alone. If that’s the look you’re going for, contact a local concrete finishing contractor to achieve it.

Yes, it can be worth it to refinish furniture, especially if it’s a piece with sentimental value or an antique piece that’s irreplaceable. If you have an older piece of furniture but want to upgrade its look or feel, refinishing is a great way to refresh it to enjoy for many years. When determining whether it’s worth the cost to refinish a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture refinishing services.

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.

Chalk paint can be applied without sanding first. Keep in mind that while there are a lot of chalk paint color options available, there aren’t as many choices as latex or oil-based paint.

You can also learn how to paint furniture without sanding using a liquid deglosser, sometimes referred to as liquid sandpaper. This can remove any old paint, gloss, or varnish, without the need to manually sand. Apply the deglosser using a cloth, then wait for the chemical to penetrate through the surface. Once it soaks through, you should be able to wipe away the residue with a towel. 

Sometimes you will need a stronger cleaning solution to thoroughly clean furniture before painting. It’s best to start with a mild solution to avoid damaging the surface, especially if it is an antique piece. If you need to use a stronger mixture, try a commercial cleaner or mineral spirits. Before applying any solution, do a test patch on an inconspicuous area so you don’t risk damaging the finish.

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