We are all guilty, at times, of reinforcing negative beliefs about ourselves that prevent us from accomplishing what we want to do. "I'm bad at remembering names", "I'm always late to work", and "I can't lose weight" are ways we see ourselves. Instead, we can view ourselves as the person who can remember anyone by … Continue reading If you believe, you can do what can’t be done
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Hardwood floor “Touch-up” vs. Refinishing
Being in the furniture industry for over 30 years, I have seen my share of floor damage. I've seen scuffs and scratches on new floors, as well as old floors that tons of wear. One thing has always remained the same... it always turns into a big deal. Many times, a scratch will occur during … Continue reading Hardwood floor “Touch-up” vs. Refinishing
Is your rug losing it’s wool?
I receive many calls each week from consumers who complain that the rug they have purchased continues to "shed". Some have even said that they have filled up their vacuum several time with this "fuzz" and wonder if they will have any carpet left in a few more months. The first thing I usually ask … Continue reading Is your rug losing it’s wool?
The Powder Post Beetle
Search no further for an article that will answer all your questions about the elusive powder post beetle and its relationship to furniture. Have you ever seen tiny pin holes in your furniture? Ones that just appear for some reason. Collecting directly under the holes you will see a very neat pile of fine sawdust … Continue reading The Powder Post Beetle
Unlevel Door Fix
If your doors aren't level and you have adjustable hinges, then you're in luck. Here is a one minute video that describes how the typical euro-hinge can be adjusted, but first make sure that your piece is sitting level. Most floors are not perfectly level and require the levelers on the bottom of the feet … Continue reading Unlevel Door Fix