
Furniture
Corner Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm uses salvaged lumber from a historic Virginia river to make a drop-leaf corner table. 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.
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 cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.
Daybed Alcove for $686
A homeowner infuses character into her 1915 home with a built-in storage bed made from stock kitchen cabinets
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.
How To Build and Preserve a Reclaimed Heart Pine Bench
Add sturdiness and stylishness to your home by building your own reclaimed heart pine bench. Our step-by-step guide will lead you through the process.
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 and Finish a 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 for a living room or bedroom.
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.
A Guide To Pet-Proof Furniture and Fabrics for Dog Lovers
Drool-worthy fabrics and savvy furniture strategies to keep your fabrics and furniture from going to the dogs
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 Coffee Table Out of Reclaimed Wood
Creating your own coffee table from reclaimed wood adds character and history to your living space. Read how to complete this project yourself in our step-by-step guide.
7 Surprising Built-In Bookcase Designs
Get ideas to help you design and build built-in bookshelves to add more beautiful and functional storage to your room.
How To Install a Basement Bathroom
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom.
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.
Presidential Treatment for Old Furniture
Heirloom restoration advice from the man entrusted with President George Washington's desk
How to Weatherproof Furniture
Save money by prepping furniture with these weather-guarding hacks