Furniture How To & DIY
Improve the value of your home by discovering our furniture step-by-step tips & ideas.
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.
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
How to Paint Brick, MDF, Metal, and Plastic
Learn the essentials for painting tricky household materials to last
How to Build a Three-Tiered Side Table
It holds much more than a reading lamp—and takes less time to make than shopping for a look-alike
27 Ways to Build Your Own Bedroom Furniture
Outfit your bedroom with do-it-yourself furnishings that add appeal—and save you money
How to Build a Ladder Bookshelf
Assemble a custom tiered storage unit. Modify the height and width to vary your shelf space
How to Faux-Age Painted Wood Furniture
If you can paint and sand, you can create this timeworn look on any new or old piece
How to Build a Storage Ottoman
Use plywood, foam, and fabric to create a handsome custom piece
How to Build a Coffee Table from a Salvaged Cabinet Door
Facebook fans of This Old House came up with the idea to turn this found cabinet door into living room centerpiece
How to Build a Storage Bed
This reader-inspired bed contains 23 cubic feet of storage but no room for dust bunnies
How to Build a Classic Westport Chair
Take some stock cedar, make a few tricky cuts, and puzzle it all together to create an instant heirloom.
How to Trim Out a Plain Table
This bedside perch now boasts one-of-a-kind style, thanks to strips of decorative molding
How to Build a Table from Salvaged Beams
The massive size of reclaimed beams makes them ideal for a communal dining table
How to Make an Upholstered Headboard
Up the coziness factor of your bed with this custom-made, fabric-covered accessory.
How to Build a Hairpin-Leg Coffee Table
Blending rustic wood with industrial metal, this coffee table has a high-end look—but costs less than $70 to make.
How to Create Paint-Spattered Furniture
Wake up tired desks and dressers and have some fun with the fine art of spattering
How to Make a Desk With Storage Cubbies
How to use stock materials and a cabinet to build a nifty workstation.
How to Create a Herringbone-Pattern Tabletop
Transform a tired surface with glaze, tape, and a toothy tool
From Trash to Furniture Treasures
TOH reader Cheryl Demartini shares how she turns salvaged doors, barn boards, and hardware into one-of-a-kind furnishings
How to Paint a Crackle Finish on Furniture
Bypass the flea market and go straight to a faux-aged finish
How to Turn an Interior Door into a Headboard
Repurpose a paneled beauty for a bit of classic master bedroom adornment
How to Build a Cocktail Hutch
Turn a plain pine cabinet into a sophisticated vertical bar by adding crown molding and custom rack assemblies
How to Build a Classic Storage Chest
From our Hammer It Out series: Relegate those plastic bins to their rightful place and replace them with classic wood storage
How to Build a Storage Cocktail Hutch
From our new Hammer It Out series: A tall and slender cabinet for provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits
How to Build a Home Bar
From our new Hammer It Out series: Create a stately and sophisticated gathering place for mixing and serving drinks
How to Build a Storage Chest
Join oak lumber with wood dowels to create a modern take on Shaker-style storage.
How to Stain and Finish Wood Furniture
Wood finishing expert Bruce Johnson shares tips for refinishing new and old furniture
Everything You Need to Punch Tin
Create intricate designs on metal for a unique, handcrafted look
How to Reupholster a Dining Chair
Furniture expert Matthew Haly shows how to bring new life to a worn chair seat
How to Build a Small Bookcase with Moldings
Assemble a custom storage piece with plywood and moldings, or select a ready-made option.
Use a Potting Bench as All-In-One Party Station
Rather polish your tools than your silverware? Then check out this fir potting bench-turned-entertaining center
How to Refinish Woodwork
Whether it's a quick cleaning or a complete strip-down, you can always remedy a tired, old wood finish