Q-One of my wooden dining-room chairs has a loose rung where it fits into the chair leg. I tried squirting more glue into the hole, but this didn’t help much. I know that the best way to repair it is ...

Furniture is a significant investment, but most people do nothing to maintain it until something breaks. The assumption is ...

Big repairs can get expensive fast, but plenty of problems around the house don’t need a professional—and they don’t need more than a few dollars either. With the right $10 fix, you can stretch the ...

Q–I am refurbishing some old wooden kitchen chairs that we have had for many years. I have taken the legs and rungs apart to make stripping and refinishing easier. I want to tighten up the loose chair ...

Wobbly chairs are annoying. While a sugar packet might be a temporary solution, try using a wine cork for a more permanent fix. Wine corks, even those made of plastic, are the perfect shape for a ...

Q: I have several wooden spindle chairs that have seen better days. After years of use, some dowels have come loose and the chairs have become wobbly. How can I make the chairs solid again? A: When ...