Another cabinet made 40 years ago with particle board. The dark paint was textured and the ceiling had an the popcorn texture. Again, yuk! The ceiling was scraped smooth and patched, so were the walls. And the vanity was outfitted… Read More »REMODELING A BATHROOM (3)
My dad ‘loaned’ me this chair and I very quickly knew why. All the glue holding the lower frame together had dried out making it oh-so-rickety. Just a before and during for now; I have video of the glue-up on… Read More »Dad’s Chair Repair
The building I’m in was a warehouse built before 1910. The vanity and faucets in this master bath are from the 1980s, when the building was redeveloped for housing. Yuk! New cabinets, new countertop and plumbing hardware, plus paint, new… Read More »REMODELING A BATHROOM (2)
These chairs were solid other than the damaged fiber rush seat material. They turned out great!
All of the spindles were gone from this chair and the top rail had some cracks. The customer only wanted it repaired, retaining the finish. After repairs and a good cleaning, it is ready for a new generation.
My grandfather was born in 1917 and he sat in this chair when he was a little boy. After him, his children sat in this chair, and then his grandchildren and his great-grandchildren after that. I have great memories of… Read More »NEW SEAT FOR A CHILD-SIZED ROCKER
My customer delivered a family heirloom in pieces with several broken pieces. She guessed it was more than 150 years old and wanted very much to put it on display in her home. With some effort and creativity, the broken… Read More »REPAIRING AN ANTIQUE SPINNING WHEEL
On my way to do a job, I came across this antique chair with a missing spindle. This is one I kept and use every morning. I don’t have the means to turn new spindles so found a matching pair… Read More »ANTIQUE CHAIR Repair
