A sagging sofa fix starts with diagnosis: is it the foam, the webbing or the springs? Step-by-step repairs, what each costs and when the sofa is worth saving.
Planning a Window Seat or Bench Cushion: Foam, Fabric & Cover Guide
Measure the bay, pick window seat cushion foam by use, choose a sun-safe fabric and design a cover with zip and piping. A complete NZ planning guide from the workshop.
How to Measure and Order Replacement Sofa Cushion Foam
Measure the cover not the old foam, add the right oversize, pick HR35 density and wrap in Dacron. A step-by-step guide to ordering replacement sofa cushion foam.
Headboard Fabric Guide: What Works, What Doesn’t and How Much You Need
Velvet, linen, boucle or leather for a headboard? Which fabrics suit an upholstered headboard, how many metres each bed size needs and what to put underneath.
How to Reupholster a Dining Chair (Step-by-Step for Beginners)
The perfect first upholstery project. Tools, materials, how much fabric to buy, and a step-by-step method for a clean, professional-looking drop-in seat.
Foam Density & Firmness Explained: Choosing the Right Cushion Foam
Density isn’t firmness. Learn what kg/m³ and Newton ratings really mean, which foam to use for seats, backs and outdoor cushions, and how thick to go.