And you can make money to defray the cost of new furniture.
Where to put old furniture.
You don t have to haul your old furniture off to the dump.
However looking up the value of antique furniture can be a misleading experience especially when your knowledge is limited.
Take a look at the joinery the spots in furniture where the pieces come together.
It depends on where you are located and the type of living space you have.
Basic english furniture styles.
Look at the bottom or back of a piece or inside its doors and drawers.
The following criteria will help you determine if your old furniture is an english made antique.
You can easily remove those annoying odors.
With some refinishing and paint janell beals turned it into a practical home office desk.
As you will see there are many places to sell furniture online.
15 whimsical ways to use old furniture in your flower bed drag it off the curbside and put it right alongside your flower bed for these enchanting ideas.
Let s review the special characteristics of both popular types.
The wax component of most furniture polishes does not mix well with chalk paint.
A piece of old unused furniture can become functional again with a little creativity.
If restoring furniture is a hobby you can make money selling it too.
Simple soapy water is the best option.
Some city guidelines do offer furniture pick up while others do not allow residents to haul their furniture to the curb and will fine you for doing so.
2 clean the furniture.
Many schools churches and theater departments often operate on small budgets and may be able to use your old furniture for an upcoming event meeting or show.
The crisp white cupboard against the black walls makes it the focal point.
An old dresser with stuck drawers is just what your garden needs.
This can provide important clues about whether a piece of old furniture was machine cut or crafted by hand.
If you have old computer desks tables or chairs in good condition some local organizations may be able to put them to good use.
You don t need to strip anything off your furniture which includes old paint or old finishes but you do need to make sure that it s clean and dry.
Don t use furniture wax to clean it.
Whether you have a love or distaste for antiques one thing s for certain some old furniture can be worth a lot of money.
Old furniture that has been in storage or simply hasn t been used in years may smell a bit damp musty or even moldy but that smell is not permanent.
Here are some of the best ways to sell furniture.
Fill drawers of an old dresser with flowers.
Am i allowed to put my old furniture on the curb to give it away for free.