Five Ways To Fix Scratches In Wood Furniture

Nothing ruins a  piece of wooden furniture like a big, unsightly scratch. 

Check out some easy DIY ideas for fixing scratches in wood with items you already have on hand:

Nuts: 
If you are dealing with a scratch that has penetrated beyond the finish, rub pecan or walnut gently across the surface of the scratch. This should fill the wood naturally and cleanly, and the natural oils from the nut will ensure that the solution lasts

Pour on the Mayo: 
If the wood is cracked, and not simply scratched, try a little Mayonnaise. Smooth enough mayonnaise over the crack to fill it, then wipe away the excess and let it sit for one to three days. The protein and oils in the Mayonnaise will help the wood to swell and will actually fill that crack. When the crack has swelled sufficiently, wipe off any remainder and polish to a shine.

Make It Up: 
Try using an eyebrow pencil of a similar color to fill in small surface scratches. When you're done, just fill in the crack and buff it out.

Ashes to Ashes: 
It's hard to believe, but cigarette ashes are the turn to ingredient to repair water rings or spots and surface marks. Make a small paste of ash and water and gently rub into the affected area, then wipe clean. Toothpaste also works in a pinch if you don't happen to have any ashes on hand.

Raid the Coloring Cabinet:
Manufacturers actually make special wood crayons for this purpose, but why pay extra when you can use what you have on hand? Find a brown crayon around the same shade as your wood and simply color it in. Smooth any excess with a soft cloth and polish to a beautiful,
scratch-free shine.