Refinishing Furniture

Michigan winter slowed my workshop down, but it gave me the chance to focus on a special 1930s dresser that deserved some extra attention. What started as a slow-season project turned into one of my favorite restorations yet.

People loved to smoke in the time of MCM furniture. Here is how to combat those smoke odors in your furniture. Recently, while scrolling through Facebook Marketplace hunting for my next mid-century gem, I noticed something unusual — prices for worn, outdated pieces were surprisingly high. Maybe it was a fluke, maybe just bad timing, but it had me watching several listings to see whether reality would eventually settle in. Then I saw it: one of my favorite MCM styles at a pri

Every now and then I’ll hear someone say something like, “Oh, you paint furniture? That seems fun and easy.” And I get it — the internet is full of quick before-and-after clips where a worn dresser magically becomes stylish in 12 seconds. But let’s be honest: it isn’t just painting furniture. A proper refurbish is not about slapping on a coat of paint and calling it a day. If you’ve ever actually done it, you know there’s a process — a real  process — and it’s the difference

We’ve all been there. You’re standing in your living room, staring at that heavy dresser or dated end table that’s been around longer than you care to admit. Maybe the style no longer matches your home, maybe the finish is worn, or maybe you’ve simply outgrown it. The natural impulse is to drag it out to the curb or schedule bulk pickup. But before you do that — stop. There’s a very good chance your “outdated” furniture still holds value, and Facebook Marketplace has become o