
Furniture
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.
11 Ways To Add Outdoor Seating
In this guide, we'll show you 11 simple ways to use outdoor seating to create a more relaxing, welcoming space.
Quick and Easy Paint Upgrades for Furniture
Discover easy paint upgrades to transform your space with minimal effort. Learn simple techniques and color ideas to refresh your furniture.
7 Smart Bookcase Updates for Fresh Shelves
Give your personal library a new, impressive look without buying a single new tome
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.
Build a Dresser From Stacked Drawers
Put odd drawers to use in a whimsical piece of storage furniture
TLC For Wood Furniture: Tips To Restore And Maintain Your Pieces
Salvage your beloved wood furniture from wear and tear and keep it looking great for years to come with these helpful 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, plus other quick fixes.
Salvage Yard Treasure Hunt
Salvage yards are a gold mine of vintage house parts. The TOH crew shows how to separate the gems from the junk
How To Build a Tiered Serving Tray for Your Household
Nobody needs to know you didn't sweat over a lathe to make this tiered tray. Follow our guide to learn how to make one using furniture legs.
Transform Furniture With a Painted Patina
Give even new furniture a weathered, aged appearance. Pro painters Marjee and Jill show us how to use paint to add patina to furniture.
How To Create a Chippy, Layered-Finish Patina on Furniture
Love the worn-wood look? Read our guide to learn how to create a chippy, layered-finish patina on your furniture.
How To Create a Boat-Wood Effect Patina on Furniture
Get step by step instructions for mastering the look of furniture made from retired Indonesian fishing boats.
How to Create a Perfect Color Wash Patina on Furniture
Creating a color wash patina allows natural wood to show through, creating a unique design. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve it.
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
How to Strip Paint From Wood
Our start to finish guide will help you decide how to remove paint from wood.
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
Do you have countless tools and nowhere to put them? Click here to learn how to build your own tool storage cabinet.
How to Install Full-Extension Cabinet Drawer Slides
In this video and guide, This Old House's Tom Silva walks you through an easy drawer slide installation process step-by-step.
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.
A Guide to Building a Picnic Table in 4 Simple Steps
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a strong and sturdy picnic table for your outdoor space.
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
Follow this step-by-step guide to repurpose zinc into a stylish, classic tabletop that serves as a design centerpiece for your home.
Everything You Need to Know to Build a Jelly Cupboard
Build one of these history-rich cupboards for your home to create a lovely, functional space to store jellies, spices, oils, and more.
How To Upholster a Headboard
Add some flair to your bedroom by making your own headboard. Our guide walks you through the process with easy steps and tips along the way.
How To Fix Wood Scratches
Do you have wood furniture with a damaged finish? Our expert breaks down how to fix abrasions, scratches, and gouges on wood.
How To Build a Medicine Cabinet
A medicine cabinet can improve your bathroom's look and organization. Learn how to build and install one here.
How to Build a Spindle Headboard With Easy to Follow Steps
Building your own spindle headboard can turn a boring bed into a stylish centerpiece for your room. Read how to complete your own in our step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Picnic Table and Benches
Here's how to create a durable picnic table that will serve as a gathering spot for family meals and outdoor entertaining for years.
How to Build a Perfect Outdoor Bench From Dining Chairs
In this guide, we walk you through how to transform a pair of vintage chairs 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