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Sofa Restoration: How to Bring Your Old Sofa Back from the Dead

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Your 15-year-old sofa smells like dog + Maggi, one arm is collapsing, the fabric is shredded by cat claws, and the cushions have the structural integrity of a wet chapati. Everyone says, “Just buy a new one.” But deep down you know: this sofa has hosted your first kiss, Diwali card parties, Netflix marathons, and three generations of afternoon naps. It deserves a second life. Welcome to the surprisingly satisfying (and sometimes shockingly profitable) world of Sofa Restoration Dubai . 1. When Is Restoration Actually Worth It? Situation Restore? Replace? Reason Solid wood frame, only fabric bad YES 80 % of cost is in frame & springs Iconic mid-century or antique piece YES Value can 5×–10× after restoration Sentimental family heirloom YES Money can’t buy memories Frame broken or eaten by termites YES Not worth it Cheap IKEA/Particle-board frame YES Will collapse again in 3 years Cat has destroyed foam AND fabric Maybe Only if frame is excellent Rule of thumb in 2025: If the bones are...
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Sagwan Doors: The Undying King of Indian Woodwork

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If you grew up in an Indian home built any time between the 1950s and now, you already know the smell: that faintly sweet, oily, unmistakable aroma that hits you the moment you open a 50-year-old front door on a rainy day. That’s Sagwan (सागवान) — Indian teak (Tectona grandis) — the wood that refuses to die, rot, or go out of fashion. This is the long, unapologetically biased love story (and buyer’s bible) of Sagwan Doors Supplier In Dubai . 1. Why Sagwan Is Basically Immortal Teak contains natural oils (tectoquinones) and high silica content that make it: Termite-proof (even powder-post beetles give up) 100 % waterproof (British Navy used it for ship decks in 1800s) Dimensionally stable (almost zero warping or shrinking) Naturally fire-resistant (Class A rating in many tests) Real story: In 2004 the tsunami destroyed entire coastal villages in Tamil Nadu and Indonesia. Guess what was still standing perfectly after months in salt water? Old teak doors and window frames. 2. The Three Ty...
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