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Expertise
I can answer many questions about furniture, buying, selling, repairing, and many tricks I have learned over the years. I can also give advice on decorating, color schemes, room designs and layouts.
Experience in the area
My family owns a Scandinavian furniture store here in Massachusetts, I have been working with furniture for 10 years.
Education/Credentials
I went to Johnson and Wales University for business and graduated high school.
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Recent Answers from Kirk Ryan
2009-10-20 teak coffee table repair:
Well, if you can find a really good repairman, they would probably remove that whole piece of veneer if it is patterned strips, and replace it. If it isn't possible to replace a strip of veneer your only
2009-09-28 Value of Hekman entertainment ctr.:
I'm not familiar with that piece. But I had to write you back to say, WOW! It looks incredible! It looks like its in really good shape. Its hard to tell from the picture, but looks like a dark cherry stain
2009-09-22 rocking recliner:
Some recliners have a lever on the side that could lock it into place. But for more simple recliners you will have to use rubber stops. Some heavier recliners have a rocker motion underneath the chair
2009-09-03 spot on table:
Try finding a furniture oil that is specifically made for whatever type of wood it is. Try oiling the spot first and see how it looks after a week. You should apply the oil to a cloth first then the table
2009-09-02 color for kitchen cabinets:
It has been said that darker cabinets can actually have an effect that makes the kitchen look smaller. I personally like darker cabinets. But I have to agree with designers, after we took down our mahogany
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