31 Tricks To Help You Fix The Wood In Your Home
Repair Veneers With Aluminum Foil
Use Band-It Veneer Edging, painter’s tape, and activate the heat on the tape by using foil on a iron. Get tutorial here
Fix Rotten Wood With Elmer’s Glue
Remove decaying wood, vacuum the area, and seal with Elmer’s Structural Wood Repair. Get tutorial here
Beautify Wood With Vinegar And Canola Oil
Take ¾ cup of Canola oil and mix with ¼ cup vinegar, and wipe the wood. Get tutorial here
Use Wood Epox To Repair A Wooden Windowsill
Coat windowsill with Epox and smear, then coat with a primer. Get tutorial here
Apply Petroleum Jelly To Remove Water Damage
Rub petroleum onto a water spot, let soak in, then wipe off the surface. Get tutorial here
Sand Down Veneers To Repair Damage
Sand down the damage veneer, stain the wood, and apply moulding. Get tutorial here
Upgrade A Wood Cabinet With Paper
Buy a wood shelf liner with contact paper, and apply onto the surface. Get tutorial here
Fix Stripped Wood With A Screw
Take a screw and dig into the wood and drill out the hole with a dowel. Get tutorial here
Fill A Hole In The Wall With Glue
Insert wood toothpicks and fill with Elmer’s Wood Glue Max. Get tutorial here
Remove Tape Residue With Oil
Apply Mineral Oil onto the residue and scrub off the tape grime. Get tutorial here
Crack A Walnut To Take Out Scratches On Wood
Bust open a walnut and rub it over the scratch to remove it, then cover up with a touch-up marker. Get tutorial here
Condition Wood Furniture To Remove Sun Damage
Eliminate damage by applying a restoring stain and wipe off after 3 minutes. Get tutorial here
Use Bondo To Save Veneers
Mix the two parts of bondo together, remove loosened veneers, and apply. Get tutorial here
Seal Wood Furniture With Hemp Oil
Clean the surface of the wood and use a rag to protect the wood. Get tutorial here
Apply Faux Wood Over Boring Wood Wall
Use Stickwood by simply peeling and sticking onto the surface. Get tutorial here
Repair Cracks In A Door Panel With Glue
Use Loctite Glue over the surface, allow to dry, and cover with paint. Get tutorial here
Stain Wood Using Coconut Oil
Apply coconut oil over wood to create a wood grain with matte shine. Get tutorial here
Repair Water Damaged Wood With Wood Filler
Insert wood filler into surface of the wood, sand down, and apply a varnish. Get tutorial here
Sand Down Teeth Marks On Your Wooden Table
Remove dog chew marks on table legs by sanding down and JB Kwikwood to sculpt and repait the leg. Get tutorial here
Fix A Chipped Baseboard With Gorilla Glue
Locate the chipped off piece of the baseboard, use Gorilla Wood Glue, and put tape over the chip to keep it in place till dry. Get tutorial here
Repair A Termite Hole In Wooden Flooring
Shape filler piece of wood to insert in hole, cover with epoxy, and paint over with a wood stain. Get tutorial here
Replace Rotted Door Jambs
Cut off the rotted sections and brick moulding, and apply a replacement piece with shims. Get tutorial here
Remove Veneers With A Towel
Place a wet towel on top of the veneer, let it soak into the wood, and scrap off easily. Get tutorial here
Use Lemon Oil To Restore Old Wood
Apply the oil onto the wood in small amount and rub into going with the grain. Get tutorial here
Mix Vinegar And Lemon Juice On Your Hardwood
Adding lemon juice and vinegar together is a powerful cleaning agent for wood floors. Get tutorial here
Restore Dry Wood With Mayonnaise
Mix equal parts mayonnaise, lemon juice, and olive oil to rub into dry wood to moisturize it. Get tutorial here
Remove Deep Gouges From Wood With A Knife
Take a putty knife, after filling the gouge with filler, to shape the filler to the size of the gouge and let dry. Get tutorial here
Strip Wood Furniture For A Makeover
Use a stripping gel, sand down by hand, then makeover as desired. Get tutorial here
Use Shou-Sugi-Ban To Burn Wood
Sand off previous paint, run torch fuel up wood, and put flame on the wood long enough to burn. Get tutorial here
Fix Wood Carvings With Filler
Begin filling in the indentations, let dry, and brush over with paint of choice. Get tutorial here
Repair Splintered Wood With Spackle
Apply moderate amount of Spackle, let dry, then paint over the wood. Get tutorial here