New Creations Blog

BeforeAfter Wooden Cupboards There’s little more that adds class and function to your kitchen than wooden cupboards. They look great, and their natural wood grain adds a unique, classically vintage appeal to your home. They can be made from lots of different types of...

Hardwood floor repairs: When it comes to giving your home a classic yet modern look, there’s little that makes more overall difference than the addition of hardwood flooring – and for good reason! Wooden floors are easily the most popular and widely used flooring in...

“To repair or not to repair?” Jokes aside, it's an extremely common question, asked daily by homeowners and business owners alike when something breaks. Couples and families argue regularly over whether something damaged “isn’t too bad”, or whether they should just...

Sinks and bathtubs are among the most essential, well-used parts of any home. They keep you, your kids, your hands, and your dishes clean. Because they’re such common features of nearly every home, they’re easy to take for granted, which makes them susceptible to...

We love to tackle exterior home restorations! New Creations partners with many homeowners, restoration companies, and insurance companies to provide seamless on-site repairs and restorations to the outsides of your beloved home. Here are the ways we can help: Major...

Imagine you’re buying a house – or even a car. You find one that’s perfect for you and your family, but with one small problem: it smells really, really bad, and it has some pet stains and hair. Perhaps the previous owners were pet owners, smokers, or both, and they...

Since we first opened our doors in 1988, New Creations has become known for being a one-stop shop for repairs. For a very long time, we’ve been passionate about practicing sensible techniques that allow us to restore, rather than replace, anything damaged or broken in...

Car interiors are often ignored or neglected as part of a functioning vehicle. After all – who cares how messy your car is, as long as it runs, right? However, the truth is a little more complicated. Keeping Your Interior Pristine If you have a car, you likely use it...

Restorations work is challenging in all the best ways. If you’re the type of person who enjoys variety, flexibility, and excitement, working at New Creations might offer you exactly what you’re looking for. The Industry The restorations industry is always changing....

Wooden furniture is classy. It’s durable, looks nice, and, best of all, it’s timeless: older styles of wooden furniture are considered vintage, whereas newer styles are trendy and modern. The flip side? In a lot of cases, your wooden tables, chairs, and dressers are...

Innovation has long been one of the cornerstones of our culture at New Creations. We’re constantly looking for ways to transform the industry: new materials we can repair; new techniques we can learn; new problems we can solve. But how does that help you? Our History...

Many people don’t realize the importance of taking care of your kitchen countertop. Most counters nowadays are made of granite, marble, quartz, laminate, or wood. In other words, they’re made of very durable materials. Why should you bother taking care of a material...

Our low-risk, low-overhead franchising model makes things easier for everyone! If you’re considering starting your own franchise but are intimidated by the effort and financial commitment that may be involved, continue reading to give yourself a sense of how...

Keeping the exterior of your car shiny and clean probably makes you feel good. Nobody likes walking out of their house in the morning and climbing into a scratched, dirty, and/or dented car. A pristine car free of nicks, dirt, and faded paint is a car that’s easy to...

Your family heirlooms and miscellaneous trinkets are hugely unique. Everyone has them: distinct, often small items that couldn’t possibly be replaced. Statues or figurines that were passed down to you by your grandparents. Items from your childhood that you couldn’t...

Caring for the leather furniture and upholstery in your home is easier than you might think! After all, many people prefer leather furniture simply because it’s easier to maintain than more traditional furniture fabrics like cotton, wool, or silk. Leather is durable...

Right now, it’s hard to get through a day without seeing some type of instagram, pinterest, or wellness blog post that touts the importance of clean homes and tidy environments. The idea of minimalistic, open, and organized spaces is very trendy right now – and for...

Looking for a rewarding, hands-on career? Consider becoming a New Creations franchise owner! New Creations believes in properly setting up and supporting its franchises. We aim to take care of our franchise owners and their employees by cultivating an environment of...

New Creations believes in bringing our mobile repair team to you. We’ve got a great crew of workers at all of our franchise locations in Canada and the U.S., ready to provide amazing service at a moment’s notice. Picture this: you’re running a hotel and a maid notices...

Having an RV is fantastic for vacations, camping, and exploring the outdoors with friends and family. They're exciting to own because of their versatility and their performance. Above all, they're just downright fun -- it's called a recreational vehicle for a reason!...

It will come as a surprise to no one to learn that COVID-19 has had a somewhat drastic effect on our business and safety practices at New Creations. Like everyone else, we’ve faced (and made) a number of difficult decisions in the past couple of months, and we’d like...

It’s easy to dismiss the restorations process. At a glance, it seems difficult. Expensive. Generally not worthwhile. If you can afford to simply replace something, why not do it? On the surface it seems easier, and more importantly, it seems faster. A primary concern...

It's hard work to keep your car's resale value high. And let’s be honest: selling a used car is a hassle. It’s a challenge few people have the patience for. It takes time. Money. Haggling with people you’d prefer not to deal with at all. Everyone’s out to undercut...

First impressions matter. When prepping a home for sale, first impressions are a top concern. Painting and basic upgrades are must. But what do you do about chips, cracks, broken tiles, dented floors, and wear in the home?

Portland has had a record number of uber hot days this summer and it has created some interesting work for us. Recently, we were hired to do a job that truly tested our skills.

We’ve received great feedback about the ease and response time of our online estimating at our website. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3.

Before you run out and look at new couches or chairs, call New Creations. New Creations can help you keep your favorite furniture solid, functional, beautiful and comfortable!

Repairing wooden cabinets with cosmetic damage is also one of our specialties. Often cabinets will show wear at handles and edges where they are opened and closed several times per day.