Furniture How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our furniture step-by-step tips & ideas.
How To Build an Entryway Wall Shelf
Create a stylish and functional entryway wall shelf. Learn materials, tools, and steps to build this storage solution for your home.
How To Turn a Wood Slab Into a Table
Rustic wood meets modern metal to create this striking piece of furniture. We show you how to make a live-edge console table of your own.
How to Build a Coffee Table
You can build a coffee table in just a few hours with basic cuts and pocket-screwed joints. Learn exactly how from This Old House's experts.
Mission-style Desk | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a version of a wonderful oak desk based on an original 1910 Oak Knee Hole Desk made by L&JG Stickley
Hutch | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a modified chest of drawers from knotty pine featuring a base cabinet and an open shelf section
Trestle Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds an easily-disassembled, cherry trestle table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Bedside Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a bedside table inspired by one found at the Hancock Shaker Village. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Blanket Chest | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a blanket chest of pine and lines it with aromatic cedar panels. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Workbench | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a workbench featuring an oak-edged hardwood top and a recessed tool storage area. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Corner Cupboard | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a corner cupboard with glass-paned doors and a base cabinet with raised panel doors. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Paint and What Paint to Use
From faux stone finishes to fabric upholstery, these creative painting projects will inspire you to see your home in a whole new light.
How to Make a Sliced Twig Table
Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.
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.
16 DIY Table Ideas: From Coffee Tables to Picnic Tables
Want to build a table yourself? We’ve rounded up unique ideas and step-by-step guides so you can build any kind of table you’d like.
Step-by-Step Polyurethane Application Guide
Polyurethane is a durable coating that has numerous applications. Learn our tips and tricks for applying polyurethane here.
How to Build a Laundry Pedestal
A laundry pedestal is a rock-solid surface to raise your appliances and make laundry more ergonomic. Learn how to build one from our experts.
How To Turn a Plain Sink into a Cedar Vanity
Learn how to use common cedar to transform an inexpensive sink into a charming bathroom vanity in this step-by-step guide.
How To Build a Storage Bench and Add Finishing Touches
A storage bench offers you a comfortable place to sit and additional place to put your items. Read how to construct your own in our step-by-step guide.
How To Build a Kids' Bookcase
Learn how to use oak stair treads and pine boards to create right-sized shelves that keep books and toys within easy reach of small hands.
How To Spot a Fake Antique
Amy Hughes, author of Salvage Style, offers her hard-learned tips for telling the genuine article from an impostor.
Build It | How To Build a Shaker Table with Simple to Follow Steps
Create your own timeless Shaker table with these easy-to-follow steps from Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor.
10 Ways To Transform Sports Gear Into Kids’ Furniture
Old sports equipment doesn’t have to head for the trash. We cover 10 ways to transform sports gear into kids’ furniture in this article.
How To Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
Creating custom shelving can add style and storage to your space. Read how to build your own in our step-by-step guide.
Fast Fixes for Flea-Market Finds
A salvage expert shares eight simple spruce-ups for secondhand wood, metal, and painted pieces—no refinishing required
15 Fun Ways to Upcycle an Old Dresser
A planter for succulents, a wine rack, a dog-food station, and other imaginative ideas for upcycling a chest of drawers
How To Make a Victorian-Style Dresser for Your Home
DIY expert Megan Baker walks us through how to take a plain, inexpensive dresser and turn it into an impressive Victorian-inspired piece.
How To Make a Mid-Century Modern-Style Dresser
Olive paint, walnut stain, and brass knobs give a flat-pack dresser mid-century modern flair in our One Piece, Five Ways series.
How To Shop a Salvage Yard
Learn how to find a trustworthy salvage dealer, prepare for your treasure hunt, uncover hidden gems, and get everything home in one piece.
7 Photography Tips for Selling Furniture Online
You can declutter your space and make some extra money by selling your furniture online. Learn the best way to advertise your furniture with photos in our guide.
How to Weatherproof Furniture
Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks
How To Build a Classic Picnic Table
Use cedar boards to make a classic picnic table and benches, perfect for hosting family and friends at summertime get-togethers.
Everything You Need to Know to Make an Easy DIY Rope Ottoman
Want to make your own custom ottoman? Here's how to take an old tire, some rope, and plywood and turn it into a stylish centerpiece.
