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If anything good can be said of a saggingcouch, its proof youreallylike it.
Those dips and sags are signs of actual usage.
If youre not ready toreplace your valued piece of furniture, learn how to repair your couch by yourself.
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Is the sag in the cushions or in the couch frame?
Lay the cushions on a flat, level surface like the floor or a large table.
Flattened cushions can possibly be revived using the same materials by turning them around.
Serpentine springs, sometimes called zig-zag springs, are the long metal wires with multiple S-shapes bent into them.
Located inside the couchs frame, serpentine springs run from front to back and are critical to providing support.
Serpentine Springs Have Broken Off
Serpentine springs are made of strong metal and sometimes they do break.
But more often they will break off of their attachments to the wooden couch frame.
Springs can be reattached and held together with twine or wire.
Serpentine springs that are still attached but which have stretched out can be replaced entirely.
Couch legs can be spray-painted black to cover up nicks or dings.
Or buy a new set of couch legs that match or complement your couch.
A new set of couch legs costs $20 to $40.
By bringing the back to the front, it can create a more even and fluffed-up appearance.
Otherwise, replace the foam and the wrap within the cushions:
