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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| HM Austin slipcovers | 1/20/2012 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Duane, based upon your response it is cost prohibitive to recover the leather on an AUSTIN sofa, ... A: Sorry, I don't. Slipcovers are usually done locally as they will need to take measurements for the ... | ||
| HM leather repair | 1/20/2012 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Duane, I have an HM Austin Sofa and Chair/ottoman set with numerous tear in the seat cushions and ... A: Unfortunately there is no way to repair these cracks, the leather has failed. The only way to fix ... | ||
| 3032 H&M Austin Wall-Hugger | 12/30/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Just read about some of your internet comments to others. Do you have a retail store and are an ... A: Yes, I have a brick and mortar store and am one of the larger dealers for Hancock and Moore. H&M ... | ||
| Staining Rip Rap in drainage ditch | 12/4/2011 | Dave Coil |
| Q: Can a concrete stain be used to soften the color of new rip rap? I would be looking for a product ... A: Yes you can do that way, but know that the dilute of a garden hose sprayer will make it only ... | ||
| Leather furniture/odor | 11/8/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Good evening Duane, We recently purchased a used Italia leather sectional. Within 2 hours of having ... A: That's a tough call, I can't say what might be causing that to occur, especially on a pre-owned ... | ||
| Leather couch touch up...... | 10/4/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Duane: I bought a leather couch set from Raymour and Flannigan about 5 years ago and the black ... A: Best thing to do is contact Leather Magic in North Carolina (they have a web site) and either get ... | ||
| sun faded turkoman rug | 10/3/2011 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I have a lovely red turkoman rug which has been faded by the sun in one area. Would it reduce the ... A: Sun fading in rugs is quite desirable, as they tone down a rug's dramatic colors and give it a warm, ... | ||
| Cleaning H&M leather | 8/30/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: What do you recommend to clean 1986 Hancock & Moore 3 sofa cushions(3 buttons each in center of each ... A: You can use any of these methods as an approved cleaning regimen: * Club Soda on a clean, white ... | ||
| How to clean my table top | 7/24/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: I have a 12 year old solid oak dining table (factory finish whatever that is that has areas of ... A: Wipe it down with Mineral Spirts, that will remove everything atop the original finish. Yes, it ... | ||
| rug cleaning | 5/18/2011 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: where should i take my rugs for cleaning in naples, fl? A: I'm sorry, but I don't have any contacts in Naples. Calling a few local shops that sell Oriental ... | ||
| american made recliners | 5/2/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Are there any truly american made recliners? Not just assembled in the US, and can you give me some ... A: Sure! Ones that I happen to have in my store alone: Hancock & Moore Leathercraft Bradington Young ... | ||
| Sofas | 4/22/2011 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Looking for a good quality made in USA sofa (need 2). Comfort, style and durability all important. ... A: That's too broad a question to answer completely because there are MANY good makers out here and ... | ||
| how to set depth of bulb in a pot light | 2/28/2011 | Dave Coil |
| Q: In my kitchen I have several pot lights. A couple of the light bulbs are set deeper than the others. ... A: There are adjustments within the can area. One adjustment lets you raise and lower the bulb to the ... | ||
| Re-painting acoustic ceilings | 2/14/2011 | Dave Coil |
| Q: Should I hire a company to paint the acoustic ceilings or is it easy enough for a do it yourself ... A: There is a special roller cover for this application. It is large and called a split roller. It ... | ||
| Compressed Carpet | 2/10/2011 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: This has nothing to do with Persian rugs, but with Berber carpet. I hope you can help. My wife ... A: I think besides the obvious suggestion which is to make your wife put the furniture back, I would ... | ||
| carpet value | 1/28/2011 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I just sent a question, but the pictures did not attach. The question was that I have a 9 X 12 ... A: I can only see one close-up photo of the front. If you can email me your rug photos, I'd be happy ... | ||
| rug appraisal | 1/28/2011 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I found this rug in a closet-it is 12 X 9 and I think it is machine made and I think it is about 50 ... A: I can only see one close-up photo of the front. If you can email me your rug photos, I'd be happy ... | ||
| Travertine Bathroom Vanity CRACKING | 1/25/2011 | Dave Coil |
| Q: We recently purchased a beautiful bathroom vanity that has a roman vein cut travertine top. It ... A: There is a manufactured Travertine, and a natural stone. The stone has many imperfections...and ... | ||
| leather sofa reupholstering | 12/2/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: I have a Hancock and Moore leather sofa that is approximately 15Yrs. old. The seating surfaces have ... A: Cracking of the hide is due to failure to keep it clean and conditioned. Leather furniture should ... | ||
| H&M 5501 Tavern Chair ... Mohair Velvet | 11/19/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: Without supplying COM, Is it possible to order the Hancock and Moore 5501 Tavern Chair in a Mohair ... A: Yes, Hancock and Moore does have mohair fabrics in the line, but they do not generally swatch them ... | ||
| Colonial Reproduction: Gallery Table | 10/29/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: I have acquired a pierced mahogany gallery table, or silver table, or china table -- I'm not sure ... A: This is pretty common with CW pieces, suppliers come and go for a particular series and then the ... | ||
| Colonial Reproduction: Gallery Table | 10/29/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: I have acquired a pierced mahogany gallery table, or silver table, or china table -- I'm not sure ... A: Very nice! Beautiful table and you are exactly right in your theory. Kittinger when through a lot ... | ||
| dyeing wool rug | 10/15/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I have an 11 x 9 wool chinese rug with an english design. The main color on this rug is pink and I ... A: Sorry for the late response. I've actually been pondering this. I think you may be able to dye ... | ||
| home furnishings | 9/25/2010 | Dave Coil |
| Q: My fiance and I have just moved into a building, with a basement that is in dire need of finishing! ... A: Unfortunately, I am not that good with websites...I always screw up...can get to the pic I want. ... | ||
| Area rug buckling | 9/13/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I have a 5X8 area rug over my berber carpet with a non-stick pad underneath. It still buckles, no ... A: Sorry about your issues! For the 5x8 rug, can you put it temporarily on a flat, hard surface just ... | ||
| dining room table | 9/5/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: I have a small room that is 9 by 11 approximate. I need to buy a wood dining table with 4 ... A: A good rule of thumb is to allow 24" of space per dining guest, and an additional 24" 'swing out' or ... | ||
| seat foam needs replacing in leather sofa | 8/9/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: my leather sofa is only 3 years old but the foam has totally gone on one side of both the 2 and 3 ... A: That's a tough one, the only way to fix this is to take it to a professional upholsterer. He will ... | ||
| Rug for living room | 7/23/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I have a beiege color leather sofa and love seat and the matching coffee and end table with glass ... A: It sounds as though you have a very neutral backdrop with your beige sofa and natural coffee tables, ... | ||
| Rug selection | 6/30/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I'm looking at rugs for our Family Room -- we have a cornflower blue sofa and love seat and a tan ... A: Rug store confusion is not at all uncommon. Determining your style is probably the hardest thing, ... | ||
| tempur-pedic mattress moving | 5/6/2010 | Dave Coil |
| Q: I have to move a queen-sized deluxe tempur-pedic mattress soon to a new location. I did not keep ... A: The shrink wrap is a good idea...but now put some cardboard...on both ends...with hand holds cut ... | ||
| area rugs | 4/19/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I have an area rug in my living room that is laying on carpet. ALL the edges of the rug are curling ... A: Olefin is a material used in machine-made rugs. Generally the lifespan of these rugs isn't as long ... | ||
| area rugs | 4/17/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I have an area rug in my living room that is laying on carpet. ALL the edges of the rug are curling ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your rug. Let me ask you something, did the rug lay flat before you put it ... | ||
| Antique rug | 4/15/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I hope that you are able to help. I have been left a pair of rugs that have been hanging on the wall ... A: I'm sorry to hear about your grandfather. It appears that this rug may be a Qum (or Qom). The ... | ||
| wrinkled rug | 3/22/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: I bought an area rug that was folded in half and wound around a carboard tube. I cannot get the ... A: Sorry to hear about your rug! Hmm...funny how it was folded and then rolled, generally, when we ... | ||
| red stain | 3/22/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: how do you get a red stain that bled threw from another rug on to the carpet. other words i had a ... A: So sorry to hear about your rug. My first thoughts would be that you need to use some dye removers ... | ||
| area rug on wall to wall | 3/14/2010 | Jahann and Sons Persian Rugs |
| Q: our previous wall to wall carpeting was replaced about one year ago with a low cut pile for the den. ... A: Sorry to hear about your rug! Do you know what kind of rug your area rug is? Is it made of all ... | ||
| research question | 3/9/2010 | Dave Coil |
| Q: It's not really a decorating question in particular but I am studying interior decor and have ... A: This is a sticky question. As the builder...we dont regard the architect or the engineer very ... | ||
| H&M Austin Sofas | 3/3/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: We are considering 2 Austin Sofas 8134 for our family room. We are looking at Cavalier Leather Grade ... A: That's a good sofa and a durable hide, as tough for family living as anything they offer. Standard ... | ||
| Leather couch repair | 3/1/2010 | Duane Collie |
| Q: I have a leather couch and sofa and the seats are worn down and the arm it doesn't have any foam in ... A: The obvious answer is to replace the furniture, but you qualify that option by saying you have no ... | ||
| stair railings colors | 2/21/2010 | Dave Coil |
| Q: we are renovating our living room / front entrance and need advice on updating our stair railing ... A: Wow. You have a mixed palet of color opts. I like the black spindal idea. If you have the ... | ||
Home Furnishings/Furniture
Answers by Expert:
Duane Collie
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I have in-depth knowledge of home furniture, particularly higher quality leather upholstery and American period reproductions. My store specializes in hand-made custom wood furniture and Hancock & Moore upholstery. I do not answer questions on decorating, or paint colors, etc., those will be returned to the question pool.
Experience
Owner/operator a retail home furnishings store (The Keeping Room) in Alexandria Virginia since 1978.
Organizations
National Home Furnishings Association
Publications
www.myfurnitureforum.com,
Garden Web Funrniture Forum
Education/Credentials
B.S Graduate, 1977 Florida State University
Past/Present Clients
The White House
Sony Studios
Historic Mt.Vernon
Gatsby's Tavern, Alexandria
Carlyse House, Alexandria
Walkerton Tavern, Henrico County VA
Pequot Indian Museum, CT
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