About wooden furniture and its properties.
Wood has been the only material for furniture for many centuries. Despite technological progress, people continue to make furniture from natural wood. Moreover, thanks to the centuries-old experience of using…

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Chair history
Such a usual piece of furniture for us as a chair was once not accessible to everyone. In Russia, until the time of Peter's reforms, everyone, including those close to…

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Furniture from pine: pros and cons of buying
There is no material that is better than natural. And of these, it is the tree that is of most interest to many. Furniture made of wood of any kind…

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Repair of wooden windows and doors

Despite the fairly widespread use of plastic double-glazed windows, skirting boards, etc., wooden windows remain the most common solution, and they will be discussed.

Repair of wooden windows, doors. Troubleshooting
First, check if windows and doors open and close well.
All defects, if any, should be eliminated before painting, then this will be much more difficult.

A typical problem in houses of the old construction is the loosening of the door frame, and the subsidence of the door leaf. These defects are easily fixed. In order to fix the loose door frame, drill 2-3 holes on each side in the box and at the end of the wall, and hammer in wooden plugs in them. Continue reading

Wicker Furniture Tips

To begin with, we note that not all furniture that looks like wicker is a natural rattan or vine. In Europe, for example, luxury furniture for the garden is made of artificial rattan. Artificial wicker furniture is made of synthetic fiber imitating weaving. Such furniture is weatherproof, it can be on the street all year round without any special care. At least that’s what European brand manufacturers say.

Collections of artificial wicker furniture are developed by designers and may reflect the latest trends in interior fashion. The drawback, in fact, is one, it is not a natural material. The feeling of plastic will always be different than that of furniture made from natural materials.

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What is wicker rattan and vine furniture?

Wicker furniture is attractive for its naturalness and handmade. Made of natural rattan or vine, the “wicker” is simple, elegant, very cozy and evokes the most pleasant associations. For example, an old Russian manor or an open terrace (balcony) of a house on the Mediterranean coast.

And someone will present a living room in a colonial style with a characteristic brutal, but unobtrusive oriental flavor. In any case, wicker things carry a huge charge of positive emotions, and for many years they have been the standard of furniture for relaxation.

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How to restore old furniture yourself
Not everyone can afford to buy new furniture, since for this a considerable investment should be made. And lining old furniture with modern materials is expensive. So is there a…

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Bed materials: is it all wood that looks like it?
Wooden beds are loved by many for their attractive appearance, naturalness, durability and the ability to create a truly comfortable, homely atmosphere. However, is all the furniture that looks like…

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History of furniture.
Furniture, as household items for sitting, lying and arranging things, has always accompanied human life. Already during the transition of primitive communities to sedentary tribes tried to equip their homes.…

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