Wood furniture can be found in a majority of homes around the world. After all, it’s sturdy, durable and comes in a variety of colors and styles. Deciding whether or not to refinish wood furniture is largely dependent on the cost of the furniture, as well as any personal value placed on it. Since wood furniture refinishing is labor intensive, it makes a great rainy day DIY project. It’s important to be able to identify when a piece should be saved versus when it should be taken to the dumpster.

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