Repair Damaged or Loose Veneer

Desks, dressers, and tables are often constructed from a particle board top and wood veneer cover. This veneer cover is typically glued or hot-pressed to the top of table and can fray or chip at the edges due to heavy use, moisture, or heat. Here are some techniques for repairing and maintaining a healthy veneer.

How to Repair Wooden Furniture Veneer [Howstuffworks.com]
Damaged Veneer [Woodweb]
How To Give Veneer Tops New Life [Woodmagazine.com]

  May 8, 2007 | Comments ()

Home Improvement Myths

There are some axioms related to home improvement that are just plain false but have been perpetuated by real estate agents, contractors, or homeowners who want to believe in some hard rules when it comes remodeling or renovating their home.

Here are some home improvement myth busters.

Top 4 Home Improvement Myths [HGTV]
Dean Johnson Debunks Some Common Myths About Home Improvement [Hometime]
5 Homeownership Tax Myths [MSN]
Debunking the Myths of Bathroom Design [Doityourself.com]
Five Mold Myths And Facts For Homeowners [Home Improvement Time]

  May 7, 2007 | Comments ()