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My New Favorite Product

About ten years ago I spotted this piece of furniture in my Mother-in-law’s garage and fell in love with it. My Father-in-law had been in the process of sanding it and making a few repairs, when he passed away unexpectedly. The hutch found its way to my dining room, scratches and all. I have every intention of having it professionally refinished someday. I’ve refinished furniture in the past, but nothing as nice as this piece. I’d like to have it brought to the condition my Father-in-law was hoping for.

 

It’s not in horrible condition, but you can tell that it’s been sanded and the wood on the top needs to be replaced. Here are a few more pictures so you can see the scratches and dings.

 

 
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My friend Diane and I went antiquing the other day, while the kids were at summer day camp. (Side Note: Summer Day Camp is the best invention ever! I LOVE my kids, but 3 hours of mommy-time is HEAVEN!) While we were shopping, Diane spotted this:

She told me she uses Howard Restor-a-finsih on her antique piano and it works wonders. For $5.00, I decided to give it a try.

Check this out! The left side is before, and the right is after.

The top before:

The top after:

It still needs to be professionally refinished, but for $5.00, I think I have found a new favorite product!

Here’s the after:

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  • Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    July 15, 2010

    WOW! amazing!!! i am going to have to get some of that. i can't believe the difference!

  • Denise@alloverroses
    July 15, 2010

    Becca, Amazing what 5.00 can do isn't it? It looks great and I'm sure your father in law would be so happy to know you are using it. I love to keep things in the family…that's how all these great stories begin. Thanks for sharing.
    Denise

  • Nancy
    July 15, 2010

    What a difference! Love your blog…first time here..I think! I'll be back more. Nancy

  • mle
    July 15, 2010

    Wow! impressive how a $5 can made a world of difference! I'll have to remember that!

  • Michelle
    July 15, 2010

    Pretty! I think that product did do wonders. Thanks for passing it on.I just found your blog and it is a place I hit everyday.

  • Chris
    July 15, 2010

    What a huge difference! I will have to get some of that and see how it works on the woodwork in my house! Thanks for sharing!

  • Diane at Perfectly Imperfect Life
    July 15, 2010

    Oh yay! I'm so glad it worked so well! I do love that product. Here's what it does to my piano: http://theperfectlyimperfectlife.blogspot.com/2010/03/best-wood-product-ever.html

  • Allison
    July 15, 2010

    Wow! That looks fabulous! And I bet you loved seeing the change so quickly when putting that one!

  • gina3
    July 15, 2010

    Oh my, that is awesome. I could use some of that stuff myself. Thanks for letting us know about it!

  • Traci at ThreeDogsAtHome
    July 16, 2010

    Wow it did a wonderful job. I have seen this but never used it but I will try it now. Thanks for the tip your piece turned out beautifully.
    Traci