Q: I have a Berber carpet with a small strip that has separated where the carpet meets the tile flooring. I’m looking for advice from someone in my area who has expertise in repairing this problem. — Sara Molnar, Villa Rica
A: Sara, I spoke to Jose Gonzales, an owner of the family-run B&M Solution Floors, 770-343-1228, about your carpet, and he said he could repair that gap. B&M’s services include installing and refinishing hardwood flooring, installing laminate and carpet, tiling backsplashes and remodeling bathrooms. For more information, go to bmsolutionfloors.com.
Q: We have several dining room chairs, circa 1940, in need of repair to the decorative wood on the back, which is cracked. We are in Kennesaw but happy to take them wherever needed for skilled craftsmanship. Thank you so much. —Beverly Wynne, email
A: Beverly, contact Bob Schmidt at Schmidt Furniture Restoration, 404-557-9624. He’s a third-generation furniture restoration specialist with over 30 years of experience. Schmidt works on commercial and residential projects and specializes in antique and early 20th-century pieces. His services include structural repairs, fabricating missing components, and restoring antique and lacquer finishes. To see examples of his restoration projects, go to robertschmidtfurniture.com.
Q: Our large wall up the stairs is filled with family photos. Whenever I dust the frames, they end up crooked, and I spend more time straightening them than I did dusting. A friend told me about Museum Putty to keep them in place. Is this available locally? Thank you. — Helen G., Johns Creek
Credit: Handout
Credit: Handout
A: Head over to The Container Store, 2740 Old Milton Parkway, Alpharetta, 470-235-6390, where you’ll find Museum Putty. Simply roll a little of the putty into small balls or strips, depending on the size of your photos, stick them on the back of your frames and press to anchor them to the wall. Each packet of the non-toxic, reusable putty costs $7.99 and contains enough to secure about 40 objects.
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Sabine Morrow is a freelance writer who has been digging up hard-to-find items and services for readers since 2004.
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