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Hacks related to the use, modification, or improvisation of furniture.

Hacks related to the use, modification, or improvisation of furniture.

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How to get rid of new mattress smell?

I have a new foam mattress and it smells. Apparently it needs to be aired out for several days. Is there anything I can do to speed up this process? I'm thinking temperature, humidity, fans, baking soda?
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What can I do when the upholstery on my computer chair is coming off?

My computer chair, a fantastic chair that has served me well, is starting to lose its upholstery at the bottom of the seat and back. I'd like to preserve the chair for as long as possible. How can I protect it from damage, especially down towards…
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How to keep chairs from moving across the floor?

These chairs shown in the product link are pretty much unusable on Wood and Tile floors as they keep moving around at the slightest motion by the kids. http://www.costco.com/.product.100227337.html I have been looking for rubber bushes that fit the…
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Tighten loose upholstery button

I have an upholstery button on the armrest a sofa that is loose. How can I tighten this? Edit: I do have access to basic sewing materials and tools.
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Stop plastic tablecloth cover from slipping

I have a 100% cotton tablecloth that I use on a table with a microwave on it. Because of the chance of food spillage, I also put a 20-gauge plastic sheet on top. When I press buttons on the microwave, the microwave is pushed back slightly and drags…
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Durable office chair covering

I am looking to make a cushion for this chair that will cover the wear spots on the chair. The chair is pretty comfortable. The bottom of the seat is 20 inches by 18 and the back is 20 by 22 inches. I am open to any ideas. Thanks.
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Making Furniture Polish Last Longer

What are some good methods for keeping furniture polish nice and shiny? Over time, performing simple things such as moving or shifting furniture or continual dusting causes the polish to wear off. What are some good methods to preserve furniture…
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How can I smooth and straighten out this wrinkle, on the side of my leather chair?

How can I level out this crumple? This office chair uses animal leather. See the 3 pictures below please. Is it just an air bubble? I can, but prefer NOT to, uncouple the black slide and lock.
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How can I easily uncouple this slide and lock, wedged to each other, on my office chair?

While my hunky husband was lifting the chair up, and my brawny brother pushing the frame down, I kept hitting the top of the slide with a screwdriver, to try to loosen the slide. But these parts are still wedged too tightly! We ran out of energy…
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