Furniture Repair: Where to start?
- December 17, 2018
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- Guardsman Furniture Repair
In our consumer-based fast fashion society, we are often tempted (even encouraged) to throw things away and buy the latest and trendiest new products. Some items, including pieces of furniture, are actually designed to be as cheap as possible and therefore easily replaceable again and again. That is one way to keep up with ever-changing styles, but there is something to be said for investing in a quality, classic, piece of furniture that can fit seamlessly through every remodel, last through every move, and when properly taken care of, become...
Wicker Furniture Resurrection
- September 17, 2018
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- Guardsman Furniture Repair
When we think about wicker, we tend to think about days gone by. Each piece is somewhat of a timeless item so you simply can’t stomach the idea of getting rid of. Quite literally, wicker is timeless; it dates back to ancient Egypt, Rome, and China. With roots that deep, how can we just toss a damaged piece of wicker furniture to the curb? Not possible! Which brings us to our next question: if we can’t bear to part with it, then how can we breathe new life into our...
Cleaning your Outdoor Plastic Furniture
- July 27, 2018
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- Guardsman Furniture Repair
Winter has finally passed and it is time to get back out on the patio and enjoy the springtime weather. Unfortunately, prior to being able to rest easily on the back porch, your furniture needs a good cleaning to wipe away the winter storage blues and grime! We will discuss a few tips on how to get your outdoor plastic furniture in tip-top shape!
Keeping Your Outdoor Plastic Furniture CleanWe first need to assess what the issue is. Do you have dirt and grime to clean, stains to erase, or is...
Removing Paint Stains from Your Favorite Couch
- April 10, 2018
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- Guardsman Furniture Repair
Imagine this. It’s Saturday morning and life is good. You’re kicked back on the couch listening to the kids play when the youngest comes running into the room with a giant smile plastered across her face. She is bringing you her latest masterpiece to share and as you sit up to intercept her, you realize a second – too late that she has a paintbrush in her other hand.
A very wet paintbrush.
A very wet paintbrush covered in red paint.
A very wet paintbrush covered in red paint that is now dripping...
How to Clean Mold and Mildew Stains off of Leather Furniture
- April 10, 2018
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- Guardsman Furniture Repair
There is just something quite delicious about natural leather furniture. People love not just the look of leather, but also the way it feels and even smells. Plus, once you find that perfect piece, it’s as if it reaches out and invites you in to rest for a bit. Leather is both warming to the space and welcoming to those who enter.
At Guardsman, we feel that a piece with this much personality definitely deserves to be taken care of!
So, what happens when you realize that your favorite leather chair is...
Worn Patio Furniture: Should You Repair or Replace It?
- February 28, 2018
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- Guardsman Furniture Repair
With the temperature dropping and the nights looming long and dark, it is easy to spend time dreaming of the hot summer days to come. It may feel like winter is here to stay, but soon the snow will melt, the trees will come back to life and the thermometer will begin to slowly creep its way north. It’s about this time that thoughts begin to shift from long winter nights curled in front of the fire to summer barbeques under the stars. After being trapped inside for months, the...
