The Furniture Guys Book

By Ed Feldman and Joe L'erario

"The Furniture Guys" are the zaniest, funniest how-to duo on the air today. Watch them on the "Learning Channel" juggling expert furniture and home repair, pop culture hilarity, throwaway historical asides, and sudden swerves into B-movie lore, and you'll ditch earnest old Bob Vila and never give Home Improvement another look.

The Furniture Guys Book presents ten projects, complete with step-by-step guidance on stripping, staining, varnishing, upholstering, basic repairs, and troubleshooting touch-ups such as stain and scratch removal. Projects include a pine Hoosier, a Victorian throne chair, a roll-top desk, a pine hat-rack, and more. More than 250 black-and-white photos and drawings illustrate every detail, and a full-color insert displays the finished projects in all their glory. Plus there are handy tips on everything from setting up a work area to sizing up the potential of yard sale bargains.

All this, and funny too A must for the millions who watch them on the "Learning Channel" or who will be tuning into their forthcoming nationally syndicated radio show -- and for any would-be refinisher looking for advice that's as entertaining as it is effective -- this book will find a prominent place on workbenches all over America.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0688137660
• ISBN13: 9780688137663
• Release Date: December 1998
• Publisher: William Morrow
• Length: 176 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 11.0" x 0.6" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

You'll Laugh, You'll Cry, You'll Upholster!!!

As a long time fan of the Furniture Guys, the book was a must for me. Just like their TV shows, the book is very informative & funny at the same time. An excellent book for those who want to take on home furniture repair themselves.

My Husband LOVES This Book

Being a huge fan of the furniture guys, I knew my husband would enjoy this as a birthday present. I just didn't know how much! He reads it over and over and even takes it back and forth from work! He loves the humor as well as all of the great suggestions and ideas.

If you like the show, you'll like the book

The book is very much like the TV show with jokes and easy to read instructions. I only gave it four stars because I would have liked more pictures. Each project has one color picture in a center section. There are also TINY thumbnail photos in the instruction section showing you how to do something. I wanted a magnifying glass. The good thing was the instructions were well written enough that you didn't always need the pictures.

very funny with lots of how to info

This book was filled with laughs and a comprehensive education on the relationship between furniture syles and the times. Also if you are in the market to purchase new furniture you have to buy this book for the tips on getting the best furniture for the best price. Most of all reading this book is a gauranteed good time.