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Automotive Guide To Cleaning For COVID-19

Automotive Guide To Cleaning For COVID-19

The coronavirus has really changed our lives on a global basis. In a place where we are still unsure how to control the virus and all the ways it can be transmitted, there are many concerns about automobiles. The coronavirus can be transmitted through surface contact, so the high-turnover businesses that use automobiles (such as Uber and Lyft), rental car companies, and even car dealers find themselves in a bit of a tough spot.

How To Determine If Its Worth Restoring My Furniture

How To Determine If Its Worth Restoring My Furniture

To Restore Or Not To Restore? You’ve got that old leather couch or high quality (be it old) fabric chair that needs to be replaced. Or maybe you’ve found a wonderful piece at a vintage shop that is begging you to take it home to refinish it. Easy and affordable right? Maybe… consider your options.

Using Downtime To Prepare Spring Checklists

Using Downtime To Prepare Spring Checklists

Given our current homebound situations, many people have taken the time to slow down, spend time with their family and get the spring and summer checklists into order. This is a task that is typically daunting anyway, but today we have the opportunity to figure out our game plan.

DIY Motorcycle Restoration Tips

DIY Motorcycle Restoration Tips

A general misconception among many people that have automobiles, motorcycles, recreational vehicles, medical furniture, home furniture and more that is need of repair is that, “It is less expensive to replace rather than to restore.” This is a fallacy.

Preparing Your Boat For Winter

Preparing Your Boat For Winter

Winterizing your boat. Some may not realize it, but winter “time off” can be especially hard on your boat. Extended periods of inactivity will accelerate wear and tear and can contribute to breakdowns in the next boating season. If left unchecked, corrosion and rust can spread extensively and moisture can intrude and freezer during the winter.

How To Remove Pet Odor From Your Furniture

How To Remove Pet Odor From Your Furniture

We all love to cuddle with our pets, whether that be dogs, cats, rabbits, or anything with fur. The days when pets were simply working companions are gone and in almost every circumstance the idea of the pet living outside is eradicated. The family is family.

How to Tell If Wood Furniture Is Worth Refinishing

How to Tell If Wood Furniture Is Worth Refinishing

When you find a piece of wood furniture you'd like to restore, it's really tempting to pull out your wallet and slide it in the truck. Often times though, we don't realize how much work or expense this may equate to. There's a handful of things you need to consider before making the choice to refinish wood furniture.

How To Refinish Wood Furniture

How To Refinish Wood Furniture

If you're thinking that your wood furniture is worn, beat, sun-faded and potentially scratched up by the cat, then you might consider refinishing the wood. Such items in your household might be a dresser, nightstand, family room table, dining room table, chairs, etc. There are basic essential tools you'll need to perform this job properly.

How To Prevent Color Fading In Your Home

How To Prevent Color Fading In Your Home

In order to prevent color fading in the key areas of your home and preserve your furniture for many years, you need to take adequate protective measures against the harmful effect of the sun. And remember that UV rays are present even on cloudy days. The same rule applies as if you had your skin directly out in the elements all day long. 

How to Restore Your Leather Handbag

How to Restore Your Leather Handbag

For many, leather handbags and purses can be a wearable piece of art that defines who we are out in the world. And for many... it's a real investment that many of us are willing to make. You'll want to keep it for a lifetime, so here are some excellent tips on how to take care of your investment.

An Ounce of Prevention for Your Furniture

An Ounce of Prevention for Your Furniture

We've all heard the saying...“An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.” Benjamin Franklin was talking about fire prevention in the city of Philadelphia when he coined this phrase, but it’s one that can be applied to any situation.

How To Clean Plastic Interior Car Parts

How To Clean Plastic Interior Car Parts

There is more to cleaning a car than just filling up a bucket with mild soapy water, scrubbing it down and rinsing it off. The plastic interior needs to be kept clean as well. Follow our simple tips to dust, clean, and restore yoru plastic car parts. 

How to Clean Velour Upholstery

How to Clean Velour Upholstery

We can't help it, we love velvet and velour, especially nice grays or deep blues. But you struggle to help it retain its luster or keep from being a hair and dirt trap.  Here's some advice on how to clean your velour. 

How To Clean the Exterior of Your Car Like a Pro

How To Clean the Exterior of Your Car Like a Pro

When it comes to washing your car, its a love/hate relationship. But as simple as washing your car may seem, there are some things to watch for so that you don't accidentally scratch or degrade the finish. Check out these tips.

Should I Use Silicone Based Conditioners In My Auto Interior?

Should I Use Silicone Based Conditioners In My Auto Interior?

You should pass. Let's talk about out auto leather conditioner for a bit. Car leather today is the product of advanced engineering and manufacturing. It is highly resistant to wear and tear and daily use and abuse.

Top 4 Tips For Cleaning Marine Vinyl Interior

Top 4 Tips For Cleaning Marine Vinyl Interior

Marine grade vinyl is a type of vinyl that you should want in your vessel to withstand time, torture, and sun. The problem is that not all boats come with it. Check your sales guy.

How to Make Your Own Beeswax Leather Polish

How to Make Your Own Beeswax Leather Polish

If you want to take care of your leather aging leather furniture, or better yet you really love your leather shoes, wallets, purses, and boots - especially if you have a problem with boots... then you'll need a good, organic, home-made waterproofing and leather balm to help maintain your leather goods to last a lifetime. 

How To Care For Your Leather Furniture

How To Care For Your Leather Furniture

Purchasing furniture can be frustrating as well as exciting for many people. If you're like most of us, when the time comes to make decisions, you begin to have doubts about your choices. Have no fear! Make leather furniture purchases with complete confidence.