The kitchen is often central to a home as this is where families gather for meals and homeowners entertain guests.  A kitchen also has a major effect on the value of a home as kitchen remodeling is the number one project that increases home value.  While homeowners tend to keep their kitchens neat and clean, there is one element that can cause damage in a kitchen seemingly out of nowhere: water.  Water leaks and overflows can...

A lot of the furniture found in homes is made of wood for multiple reasons.  Wood has a natural beauty that adds to the look of a space and it is durable enough to last for years with the proper care.  However, there are things in your home that can cause significant damage to your wooden furniture: water and heat.  Wood is a porous material that absorbs water and when this happens, wood furniture can become weakened and rotted...

One of the beautiful things about furniture is that there are many pieces out there that are unique, either because they were handmade or are one of the last surviving examples of an old piece.  Antique furniture is valuable in a monetary and sentimental sense, and in many cases, antiques are family heirlooms that have been handed down for multiple generations, making them a piece of a family’s history.  However, when an antique piece...

A brand-new look to the kitchen requires an evaluation of the cabinetry. Old cabinet features can dampen the spirits of the home cook as entertaining is done in an outdated kitchen nook. When debating new kitchen cabinets, consider that refinishing has three major benefits over replacement. Refinishing cabinets is a straightforward process. The cabinet contractor keeps the current cabinetry in place but changes visual elements. The old paint or...

If your residential or commercial property suffers damage due to a disaster, then you may find that more than just the building’s structure has been harmed. Your personal belongings may have been damaged as well. Take a flooded home for example. The floodwater will damage walls, flooring, and personal belongings such as furniture. Many pieces of furniture are made of wood, which is particularly concerning because of wood’s porous...

In nearly every home, you are likely to find wood furniture and furniture that contains some level of wood construction.  Wood furniture is chosen because of its natural beauty and durability, and it can even be seen as a status symbol.  Wood has been used to build all types of furniture since ancient times from chairs and tables to cabinets.  The ancient Egyptians even built King Tut’s throne out of wood covered in sheets of...