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April 9th, 2010 admin No comments

Rocker Ottoman

Repair To The Comfort Of Your Outdoor Furniture

by Kathy Moran

Just as we all have our favorite chairs and sofas to sit on in our living rooms, we also have pieces of outdoor furniture that we prefer over all of the rest. Whether it's a patio chair, porch swing, glider, lounge chair, or rocker, it's a faithful, comfortable companion that just seems to fit perfectly.

No matter what your special chair is, eventually, it may show some signs of wear, as it naturally fades, frays, or splinters. Of course, if it's heavily used and abused, it may also suffer some damage, which can be superficial, resulting in scratches or chips, or structural, wherein a leg, arm, rung, or back, may break. Some of these things are easy to fix, while others may make the furniture unsafe, or unsightly, and be cause for getting rid of it. So, if something comes along to harm your old friend, you'll have to decide whether or not it's worth the time, or the effort, to repair it.

Fortunately, in many cases, especially if it's just a scratch, you may be able to take care of it with items that are already in your home. For example, if there's a scratch on your wooden porch chair that's driving you nuts, a nut could be the answer. You can often hide a scratch by rubbing it with a nut, such as a pecan, which has a high oil content. Even a small dab of peanut butter can do the trick. However, if you're having enough trouble sticking to your diet without your porch chair sending you subliminal messages with the tempting aroma of peanut butter, you can try olive or vegetable oil. Just rub it in with your finger, and polish it with a soft rag.

Another eye-opening solution that works on dark, wood furniture, is a mixture of one teaspoon of instant coffee and one tablespoon of vegetable oil or water. This can do a great job of covering up scratches, but it is not recommended for use on shellac, or prized antique furniture.

There are many other common household items that can diminish some scratches on wood, but you should test them in inconspicuous areas before using them. Iodine, for instance, works well on reddish finishes, such as mahogany. You can also use liquid and paste shoe polishes, which are available in a wide range of hues that can easily be matched to most wood finishes. Felt tip markers and softened crayons can work well, too, and you can use more than one, in order to obtain the correct wood tone.

If, however, you can't fix your beloved chair, you can repair to the comfort of new outdoor furniture from CedarStore.com. Their unbeatable selection includes porch chairs, tables, dining sets, swings, benches, bar and bistro sets, gliders, lounges, rockers, accent tables, ottomans, and more. With traditional favorites, Made From cedar, treated pine, oak, cherry, teak, and eucalyptus, CedarStore.com also offers aluminum, synthetic wicker, vinyl, and polywood furniture that's virtually indestructible, and available in a rainbow of colors.

About the Author

In styles from classic to contemporary, outdoor furniture from CedarStore.com will complement the décor of any porch, patio, or gazebo. To contact a design consultant or customer service representative, call 888-293-2339, or e-mail contact@cedarstore.com.