Theres really no need for you to always hire professional help every time your furniture needs repair.
First of all, it can be very expensive and second of all, its never a good idea to have strangers frequently coming in and out of your house. Unless your furniture gets entirely damaged (i.e. destroyed) then chances are that you can fix it yourself. And besides, if youre furniture gets serious damage, then your so much better off replacing it than having it repaired.
Yes, repairing your own furniture is intimidating especially if youve never touched a screw driver or a hammer ever before in your life. It sure looks like hard work but its actually very easy. If you pinpoint the source of the damage well enough and assess it wisely then theres no reason why cant do it. All it takes is some guts and perhaps, just perhaps, a few of these helpful tips.
Have the tools. To become an instant repair(wo)man, your toolbox at home should at least have a good hammer, some clamps, measuring tape, and sharp cutting materials. Buy the good brands though it could cost more because they will surely last longer and perform better.
Do preemptive strikes. Repair your...