Furniture How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our furniture step-by-step tips & ideas.
Use Leftover Tile to Create a Showpiece Table
Follow these simple steps for making a left-over tile table
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
Buttery painted-on trim, stenciled flower details, and drop pulls give a flat-pack dresser folk Victorian character in our One Piece, Five Ways series
How to Make a Campaign-Style Dresser
Glossy orange paint, and campaign pulls and brackets lend a flat-pack dresser the look of traveling furniture in our One Piece, Five Ways series
How to Make an Art Deco-Style Dresser
Black pin bulls, teal paint, and graphic stripes give a flat-pack dresser Jazz-Age style in our One Piece, Five Ways series
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
Find old house parts with unique flavor
5 Photography Tips to Help You Sell Your Used Furniture Online
Move Loot cofounder Jenny Morrill shares advice on how to photograph your pieces
How to Weatherproof Furniture
Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks
Easy DIY Rope Ottoman
Turn a discarded tire into a new favorite foot stool
Create an Entry Bench With Pipe Fittings
Make a simple, sturdy seat with industrial beauty
Build a Dresser From Stacked Drawers
Put odd drawers to use in a whimsical piece of storage furniture
TLC for Wood Furniture
Salvage your beloved wood furniture from wear and tear with these tips
How to Hide Furniture Scratches
From our Medicine Cabinet MacGyver series: Mask small dings and scratches in wood furniture with eyeliner and nail polish
How to Build a Tiered Serving Tray
Nobody needs to know you didn't sweat over a lathe to make this graceful oak server
Transform Furniture with a Painted Patina
Give ho-hum wood furniture a colorful weathered finish with five simple distressing techniques. A pair of paint-makeover pros show you how.
How to Create a Chippy Layered Finish Patina on Furniture
Suggest an item that has passed through many hands with this worn-wood look
How to Create a Boat-Wood Effect Patina on Furniture
Mimic the look of furniture made from retired Indonesian fishing boats
How to Create an Aged Milk Paint Patina on Furniture
Recreate the look of an antique that's been dinged and scraped over many years
10 Fun Furniture Makeovers
All it takes is a little imagination and a few products and tools anyone can master to transform flea-market finds and unfinished wood pieces into personal treasures
How to Build a Tool Storage Cabinet
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates wall-hung storage for tools and supplies
How to Build a Utility Cart
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms one sheet of plywood into a hold-all, easy-roll cart
How to Build a Folding Serving Tray
Use slim oak material to build a custom serving tray for less than you'd spend on a fancy breakfast.
How to Build a Picnic Table
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows a simple way to construct a strong and sturdy picnic table
Furniture Face-Lifts With Overlays
Whether painted to blend in or contrast with the base color, these details are definite standouts
How to Build a Zinc Tabletop
Evoking pre-World War II metal bar tops that could take a beating, tables finished in zinc develop a charming patina as they age
How to Build a Jelly Cupboard
Construct a cupboard from edge-glued pine panels, or select one to buy and get a jump on making preserves
How to Upholster a Headboard
Build a headboard from fabric and plywood or buy one ready-made and turn in early
How to Build a Medicine Cabinet
Build yourself a wall-mount storage unit, or opt for a premade option
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 an Outdoor Bench From Dining Chairs
You can transform a pair of vintage chairs into an outdoor bench that you'll enjoy for years to come
Entryway Benches
Whether you have a full-on mudroom or want to dedicate a section of wall to act as one, a seat with storage is a by-the-door essential