Do It Yourself (DIY)

Repairing broken wood with blind doweling

Repairing broken wood with blind doweling.

Make your own bath products

Make your own bath products – body cream, bath-fizz granules, massage oil and room spray.

Repairing a warped board or top on a concrete floor

Repairing a warped board or top on a concrete floor.

Dealing with worn runners and drawers

How to fix worn drawers and runners and replace missing stops.

Furniture repair – working with old and new wood

If you have an old piece of furniture that is missing a section and you want to repair it, remember to construct the new part so that it is in keeping with the original design.

Furniture restoration tips: old locks, casters and hinges

Furniture restoration tips: old locks, casters and hinges.

What to do about missing hardware on old furniture

Making new hardware look old or duplicating an original piece.

How to clamp furniture when repairing

How to clamp furniture when gluing it – using C-clamps, pipe clamps or clothesline.

How to repair cracked and split wood

How to repair cracked or split wood.

Furniture restoration – getting started with gluing

How to go about gluing an old piece of furniture.