Restore and Increase the Value of Your Antique, Oak Wood Bookshelf without Stripping It
Stripping—it’s just a part of restoring wood furniture, right? Not necessarily. While there may be cases where stripping is needed to properly restore a piece of furniture, it will not be needed in all cases. Whether you are looking to fix up your latest find or keep a family heirloom [...]
Best 3 Methods for Finishing an Old Wooden Dining Room Table and Chairs
So, you have an old wooden dining room table and chairs that has seen better days. Maybe it is a family heirloom, or perhaps you just found it and felt it was a great deal. No matter how you came to own this piece, you now want to make it [...]
How and When to Restore Metal Furniture
You’ve uncovered a rusty old piece of metal furniture, but can look beyond its worn exterior, realizing it has the potential to become a beautiful piece with time and attention. If you are considering a refurbishing project such as this, keep in mind that restoring metal furniture is an option [...]
High Quality Upholstery Options
Whether you recently found a piece of furniture at a garage sale or auction house that spoke to you, or a beloved, handed-down piece is screaming for a bit of attention, you realize a new upholstery is in order, but are not sure where to start. We at Rahn’s Furniture [...]
When Restoring Furniture, Should I Paint (or Repaint)?
So after scouring endless garage sales, online ads, and/or auction houses, you have found the one! That one piece of antique furniture that makes your heart pitter-patter. Maybe it’s in pretty great condition, or maybe you plan on investing some time in restoring the piece. If so, there is one [...]
Handmade Furniture – Why is it More Valuable?
To an inexperienced eye, two pieces of furniture, one handmade and one that’s manufactured en masse may look alike. However, they are really quite different. Take a closer look and you’ll realize that the quality and craftsmanship in the handmade piece is far superior to the manufactured one. Before we [...]
What Brand Names of Furniture can I look for from Previous Centuries?
When you’re thinking of furnishing your home with antiques, depending on the style of your home and your budget, you can go as far back as early Tudor, dating to The 16th century or as recent as the 20th century, which are also considered to be antiques. Your furniture says [...]
How to Treat Furniture for Outdoor Use
Wood furniture is stunning, so it is no wonder that many want to use it outdoors. However, without the right preparation, your furniture will only last you a season or two. Read below to learn how you can treat wood furniture for outdoor use so you can enjoy it for [...]
When To Refinish and When Not To
On the fence about whether or not to refinish a piece of furniture? This is a difficult decision-making process when considering the value that antique furniture may have. It’s important to make the right decision to protect your piece and its value. Below, see the steps for how to make [...]
How Long Will Your Upholstery Last?
Upholstered furniture can help make any room in your home achieve the ideal style you are aiming for – classic, modern, colorful, relaxed, or inviting. There are so many important factors to consider when purchasing a new piece of upholstered furniture, but the two most important factors for most individuals [...]