I took out the driver's chair of the Jaguar. The leather was torn in two places, and I made an appointment to get it fixed next week. The chair ...

Q: We have a pair of matching upholstered chairs. Recently, we found that the springs inside one are broken. Both chairs are old, so we would like to have both renewed when we have the broken chair ...

correction An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that joints repaired with hide glue are weaker than wood. In general, using hide glue results in joints that are stronger than wood. The ...

This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

Whether you’re looking to restore a thrift store antique or just perk up an old piece of furniture that feels dated, knowing how to reupholster a chair is a fun and useful way to flaunt creativity.