Furniture Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our furniture projects, how-tos, and designs.
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How to Whitewash an Outdoor Bench
Painting contractor Mauro Henrique shows host Kevin O’Connor how to give an antique outdoor bench a new life by giving it a whitewash finish.
How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island
This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top.
How To Build a Shaker End Table for Your Home
Kevin O’Connor meets Char Miller-King in her workshop to see how she simplifies building a Shaker-style table for a home.
How To Build a Demilune Table in 12 Simple to Follow Steps
General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor walk us through the process of building a demilune table in 12 simple steps.
How to Build a Corner Bench
Do you have an awkward space near your staircase or entryway that could use some storage? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse builds a simple corner bench with storage near her stairs.
How To Build an Adirondack Chair
Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a classic Adirondack chair. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan.
How to Build an Old Pine Coffee Table
Norm Abram and Jeff Sweenor build a coffee table for Westerly homewners Scott and Shayla using old pine from a nearby family sawmill.
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 Makeover a Rattan Chair
Want to refurbish an old rattan char? Follow these instructions to learn how to update a rattan chair with spray paint.
Build It | Adirondack-Style Outdoor Chair with Jimmy DiResta
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor returns to upstate New York to build an Adirondack-style outdoor chair with maker Jimmy DiResta
How To Build a Rustic Headboard in 10 Simple Steps
You can build a rustic headboard with some basic tools and weathered wood. Read how to add an old-barn charm to your bedroom in our step-by-step guide.
Build It | Rustic Dining Table with Jimmy DiResta
Ask This Old House host Kevin O’Connor returns to upstate New York to build a farmhouse table with maker Jimmy DiResta.
How To Paint MDF Furniture
Learn how to paint MDF furniture with our step-by-step guide and discover tips for prep, priming, and painting for a smooth, durable finish.
Build It | MDF Storage Bench
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF
Build It | Rough Sawn Headboard
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a headboard using rustic barnboard
Build It | Live Edge Slab Table
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it
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.
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
Drop Leaf Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm uses ash (a durable hardwood) to fashion a classic drop leaf table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Build It | CNC Built Stool
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva travels to a workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.
How to Make a Sliced Twig Table
Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this side table on an episode of Ask This Old House
Build It | Reclaimed Heart Pine Bench
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor create a wooden bench out of reclaimed heart pine.
Build It | Simple Bookshelf from Stair Treads
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor use stair treads to create a simple bookshelf in Build It
Build It | Simple Side Table
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table
How To Build a Black Pipe Bookshelf
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a shelf using black plumbing pipe and butcher block
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.