Furniture How To & DIY
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How to Build a DIY Nightstand
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique.
How to Clean Upholstery
Read this guide on how to clean upholstery in your home in the most effective way.
How to Build a Three-Tiered Bath Stand
This freestanding bathroom cabinet features open shelving, allowing you to keep an eye on supplies and fulfill as needed, or display washroom decor. Read on to get the free plans, cut list and instructions for this project.
How to Build a Spindle Headboard
It only looks tough to build. This easy-to-customize piece will give your bed an instant lift
How to Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms stock shelving into a custom built-in
How to Build a DIY Deck Lounger
House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a weatherproof lounge chair from composite deck boards.
How to Make a Trestle Table
Corbels and staircase parts helped us craft a handsome table with plenty of room for a family crowd
How to Remove Mold From Wood
Mold commonly grows on wooden surfaces, as wood is very good at absorbing water. Add to this moisture warm temperatures and mold spores (which are always in the air), and it’s the perfect storm for a mold infestation. Read our guide to learn how to easily remove mold from wood.
How to Build a Display Coffee Table
From our Hammer It Out series: Show off your collectibles with an acrylic-topped case that does double duty as a living room table
How to Build a Simple Mudroom Bench
In just a few hours, Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor turn a single sheet of MDF into a piece of furniture that provides both storage and seating.
How to Build a Shoe Dresser
Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How to Fix Wood Scratches
This Old House carpenter Nathan Gilbert shows host Kevin O’Connor how to handle small scratches on finished furniture and hardwood surfaces.
How to Build an Outdoor Bench From Dining Chairs
See a pair of vintage chairs transformed into an outdoor bench that can be enjoyed for years to come.
How to Paint Upholstery
Are you looking to paint fabric furniture? Transform a faded, stained, or simply outdated piece of padded furniture with the right products and the easy technique detailed here.
How to Restore Outdoor Furniture
Learn how to extend the life of your lawn chairs with the advice from an expert.
How to Build a Side Table
Looking to build a new side table for your living room or bedroom? Build this sturdy Arts and Crafts–style side table from stock lumber—you can even customize its height to fit alongside your existing seating or square up the angles for a more modern look.
How to Build a Small Bookcase with Moldings
Assemble a custom storage piece with plywood and moldings, or select a ready-made option.
How to Create a Color Wash Patina on Furniture
Natural wood shows through the subtle color of this painting technique.
Build It | Entryway Wall Shelf
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a wall shelf for an entryway using stock poplar from a home center
How to Build a Bookcase
Make a DIY bookcase to that is strong, fits your space, and makes for a beautiful display in your home.
How to Build a Poker Table
Build a DIY poker table friends for food and fun that turns into a dining table too with the flip of a lid.
Building a Table: 17 DIY Ideas
We rounded up unique ideas so you can make your own table that suits your home, style, and budget.
How to Make an Upholstered Headboard
Up the coziness factor of your bed with this custom-made, fabric-covered accessory.
How to Make an Ocean Epoxy Table
Want to bring the beach indoors? Here’s how to make an ocean table with concrete and epoxy resin step by step.
How to Build a Picnic Table and Benches
We asked TOH fans about picnic tables, and they asked us for an update to the park-variety A-frame. Here's our answer.
How to Upholster a Round Tufted Storage Ottoman (Part 2)
In part two of this project, House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to upholster a round tufted storage ottoman, without the need to sew.
How to Make a No-Sew Round Tufted Storage Ottoman (Part 1)
House One’s Jenn Largesse demonstrates how to build a round tufted ottoman without having to sew. In part one of this project, Jenn builds the frame of the ottoman, secures the foam, and wraps all of the pieces in batting.
How to Paint MDF Furniture
Ask This Old House painter Mauro Henrique demonstrates the best way to paint furniture built out of MDF.
How to Install Drawer Slides
In this video, we show you how to easily install soft close drawers step by step.
How to Spray Paint Wood Furniture
Do you have some worn wood furniture in need of a makeover? You can easily update pieces of furniture inexpensively with spray paint. Read this guide to learn how to spray paint wood the expert way.
How to Build a DIY Midcentury-Style Desk
Build a Midcentury-style desk with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How to Clean a Microfiber Sofa or Chair
Microfiber is becoming an increasingly more popular furniture option these days. The synthetic but soft fabric is made from thin fibers that can make a couch or chair look like suede or leather, but costs far less than those materials. How do you keep it looking new? Read on for our microfiber cleaning tips.
How to Repair Your Favorite Leather Chair
If the cost of replacing your leather furniture is more than you can bear, these steps will show you how to make the repairs yourself.