Some hot ideas for Wood Furniture!

We all know that you don't put something hot down on a wood finish. It'll damage it for sure, but I have some tips where a little heat will go a long way toward solving some household wood problems. We all know that you don't put something hot down on a wood finish. It'll damage it for sure, but I have some tips where a little heat will go a long way toward solving some household wood problems. If you're building or repairing something and using a wooden dowel, put it on a cookie sheet and heat it in the oven for a few minutes. The heat will remove any moisture from the wood so that once it's in place it will absorb glues and stains and expand for a super snug fit! If you have a door or a window that is hopelessly stuck, grab your hairdryer. Set the dryer to high and aim it at the sticky spots, this will shrink the wood slightly so that you're able to open and close it easily. A little tip, once you've got it open, use the stub of an old candle to lubricate the sticky parts. If you need to wax a piece of furniture, grab that hairdryer again, warm the surface before you start and the wax will spread on easily and absorb into the surface better than a room temperature piece. Just a few ways where heat and wood might not be such a bad combination! I'm Mrs. Fixit and it's just that simple!