The most common upholstery repair is fixing a frayed or pulled-apart seam. Frayed seam damage usually occurs over time due to natural wear and tear. We usually only think of fixing torn upholstery ...

It’s not terrible advice, actually. I wouldn’t use Seam Grip, though that’s designed for tents and fabrics. REI sells some stuff called Ultra Seal Welt/Seam Guard ($6; www.rei.com) that’s better ...