Water stains and watermarks are often caused by spills, wet glasses, cold cups, or hot cups being placed on a wooden surface. In rare circumstances, water stains can be caused by using unsuitable cleaning products. Coffee tables and dining room tables are the most prone to being affected, so it’s important to choose the right … Read more
Wood furniture, like tables and cabinets, or hardwood flooring is always prone to scratches. Usually, scratches only occur on the surface level, making them very quick and easy to repair. Fixing scratches on wood furniture usually involves using household products (like white vinegar and olive oil) or refinishing the wood to repair the indentation. Be … Read more
Wood rot can be nasty and early treatment is key if you want to save your timber or plywood from further damage. You’ll know if your wood is rotting if you’ve spotted dark spots, sponginess, decay, crumbly patches, fungus growth, shrinkage, and/or a damp smell. Generally, wood rot cannot be saved, but it can be … Read more
Wooden window frames are always one of the first places to show signs of rot in a property. Being so exposed to the elements, even indoors, moisture, condensation, and humidity can cause wood around a window to become damp and damaged over time. The best way to prevent wooden window frames from rotting is to … Read more
Spilling nail polish or nail polish remover on wood can cause quite severe damage, but it can be fixed. Nail polish itself is easy to remove from any material using nail polish remover, but it’s not a good idea to use these common removers on wood. The main ingredient is acetone, which can cause significant … Read more