Wobbly legs can be caused by a variety of problems, from loose rungs to slipping screws. To fix the issue, apply wood glue to rungs to fix them back in place; clamp them together for at least 24 hours to make sure they stay together. Tighten up any screws or bolts on the bottom of the chair, which will help make it more stable.  If you need to, add small L-shaped braces on the bottom of the chair where the legs attach to the seat. Screw part 1 part into the seat and 1 part into the leg, which will help stabilize the chair. Depending on your chair, you may need to wait to do this until after you've reattached the fabric. With some legs, you may need to glue them back in place to the seat. To help them stick, sand both sides of the wood where the joint meets. If 1 leg is shorter than the others, add a nail-in glide to the bottom. Use the old batting or foam as a pattern, and cut new batting out with scissors or a craft knife. When cutting foam, use small, short strokes to cut it so that you don't tear the edges. Once you're done, staple or glue foam back in place first. Then, cover the foam with the batting, stapling it into place. If the chair is coming apart along the seams, start by adding glue and pushing the pieces back together. Then, add metal braces to hold the pieces in place. Screw the metal brace into the wood on both sides. If the chair base is warping or cracked, you need to replace it. Choose plywood of the same thickness, and then use the old base as a pattern to draw on the new plywood. Cut it out with circular saw or jigsaw. If you need to, use a rotary tool to sand down the edges to match the old seat.

Summary: Check the legs for wobbliness. Replace any batting or foam that's damaged. Place braces on loose seams. Check the chair base for cracks, particularly on dining room chairs.


To make styling easier, you should use natural hair oil on your scalp and massage the oil into your hair. Use natural oils like jojoba or coconut and avoid heavy oils like lanolin, petroleum, and mineral oils. These oils will clog up your scalp and attract dirt and dust. You can also use a boar bristle brush to brush the oil into your hair to make it easier to braid. If you have very thick, afro-textured hair, you can skip this step as it can make your hair more frizzy. It will be easier to work with your hair if you divide it into sections using a rat-tail comb. Divide your hair into two sections and clip each section with a hair clip. You can then focus on one section at a time. You can then decide if you are going to do simple braids where you braid each section into simple braids, creating two side braids or a more elaborate design like a top mohawk with braids. This is an easy option for afro-textured hair as it only requires you to know how to do simple braids. Because afro-textured hair can be very thick and tricky to work with, many people do small side braids in a row rather than two big side braids.  Start with one section and do a small braid with 1/4 of the hair on one side. Start the braid just above your ear, at the top of your hairline. Collect hair as you braid, forming a small braid that lies flat against your scalp. Pull the hair so it is taunt but not too hard, as you do not want to damage your hair or your scalp. Once the braid is done, use a bobby pin to secure it. Then, make another small braid above the braid you just created. Make sure the braid starts right at your hair line and is parallel to the first braid. Secure this braid with a bobby pin. Finish with one more small braid above the second braid. It should start at your hair line and move parallel to the second braid. There should now be three braids on one side of your hair, forming diagonal lines. Repeat these steps on the other side of your head. You should now how small braids on either side of your head, framing the rest of your hair. You can then leave the rest of your hair natural or finger curl it using your fingers and hair oil. This option is a more elaborate braided hair style and may require a second set of hands or help from a professional hair dresser who knows how to work with afro-textured hair. If you are experienced with braiding your hair type, you may be able to do this one at home.  Divide your hair into four sections and pin each section with a hair clip. Then, unclip the section at the front end of your hair, right above your ear. You will then braid a small section of the hair above your hair moving upward. Pull the hair taunt but not too tight as you braid upward. You want the braids to be as vertical as possible. When you reach the top of your head, pin the braid and then let the rest of your hair sit on your head. Move on to braid the next small section of the front section of your hair. Make the braid vertical and tight, leaving the remaining hair from the braid loose once you reach the top of your head. Repeat these steps, moving from section to section of your hair. The braids should all be vertical and in line with each other. Keep the hair at the end of the braids lose and let it sit on your head. This hair will act as the top mohawk. Once you have finished braiding your hair into vertical braids, you should have a row of 9-10 braids on each side of your head. You can then style the mohawk using hair oil and your fingers for a fun look.
Summary: Use hair oil before you braid. Braid your hair in sections. Do side braids. Try a top mohawk with braids.