Other Furniture

Moving costs can be exorbitant for packing furniture. Sometimes it's better to sell unwanted pieces and save the cost of a moving van. Take an inventory of what you want to keep and what you want...

While modern Japanese homes resemble Western-style homes in many ways, traditional Japanese furniture has its own unique look. Japanese furnishings tend to be both attractive and minimalist, while...

Cedar is a durable and rot-resistant wood, making cedar furniture excellent for inside or outside of your home. Sanding and staining cedar furniture ensures it will survive years of wear and tear....

There is nothing like creating works of art. A knife is a work of art because you design and construct it out of a piece of steel and fashion a handle. It's not as hard as when you needed the help...

You've built a new cedar chest, and now it's time to mount the piano hinge. It looks like an unwieldy task. The lid is heavy, too hard to hold with one hand while trying to insert the screws with...

Gothic revival furniture is called "revival" because the first period of popularity for Gothic style was in the 12th century. Gothic revival furniture became popular again in the 19th century and...

From upholstery to costume construction, closed cell foam has many uses. Its flexible nature and insulating properties make it useful in virtually all walks of life. From seat cushions and...

It doesn't take too long, especially in a robust family where there is lots of activity, for a beloved futon to start looking a bit shabby. Generally, it's not the mattress itself that is in need...

When wood is freshly cut, its moisture content is quite high. It will take time for the moisture content to decrease to the point that furniture can be made out of the wood. Wood that is made into...

Do you have a space in your kitchen or bedroom or even your child's room that can take a window seat? Have you always wished you could have an extra bit of seating space? Find out how you can...

Mats made from plastic are used for a wide variety of purposes from exercise to floor protection or padding. While there are many different types of plastic mats, the majority come packaged or are...

Breathe new life into outdated furniture with a fresh paint finish. Furniture that no longer fits with a new color scheme can be refinished at a much lower cost than buying new pieces.

What good is a window seat without a cushion? Window seats are designed as a hideaway to bask in the sun, daydream or enjoy a good book. Materials can easily be found at craft and fabric stores....

Creating a faux antique finish with pine is very easy. Pine is a soft wood and, as such, is very easy for simulating a well worn piece of wood or furniture. How old you want to make pine look is...

Fishing is a popular sport, and most anglers have their own equipment. This usually includes fishing rods. The tips of fishing rods are easily broken, so the rods need to be stored properly to...

Teak is often used for outdoor furniture pieces because of its strength and durability. It stands up to extreme weather conditions unlike other wood types that tend to split or warp when exposed...

Fish tanks need a good place to sit so swimming fish can improve the view. Making a fish tank rack sets the tank apart from the room. Curious fish can look out over the room's spaces and take...

You can make a floor lamp out of just about anything. The basic components are a base, tube or post through which the lamp rod will go, wiring-socket-harp assembly and shade.

The base of a locking caster is affixed to the bottom of an appliance with screws or bolts. Multiple casters are installed at even intervals to keep the base of the appliance evenly supported.

Microfiber sofas are constructed of thin fiber strands measuring less than 1 denier (a fabric measurement), woven together as fabric. It is one of the most popular furniture-covering materials.

You bought it "as is," or you found it at a garage sale, or it just broke. Whatever the reason, you have a piece of ready-to-assemble furniture with a couple of pieces missing. It's easy to find...

Curio cabinets can often be conveniently mounted to the wall, allowing more floor space access, and lifting the treasured objects up to a more comfortable and inviting point of view. Since most...

Growing children, new babies, new housemates, spending all your dough on a new place and then having no money to furnish it--all are reasons to put together a chest of drawers on the cheap. More...

Bar stools are commonly constructed from sturdy metals and bolted or otherwise fastened to floors to keep them from shifting or falling over. This makes stools very sturdy, but can make them...

While we don't know when foot stools were invented, we know they have been around for thousands of years and are one of the most ancient pieces of furniture. Most people think of a foot stool as...

Wicker rattan is made by weaving small rattan pole into finished products. Bamboo is a grass that when dried and cured becomes hard and very strong and has many uses. Both bamboo and rattan are...

Looking for a way to change the look of your space without breaking the bank? Repurposing something you already have can be an easy and affordable way to achieve a new look . Finding new uses for...

Painted furniture requires a proper sealant to protect it against the elements. Your armrests, table legs, desk drawers and dresser drawers deserve a good topcoat of quality finish to keep their...

A drawer cabinet can be used in any room in your house forstorage. You can build a drawer cabinet yourself using plans or you can use an old cabinet for reference.

Having a poker table, bumper pool table and other recreational choices at home is a great way to enjoy your home more and spend more quality time with your family. Having a well-equipped game room...

Whether buying or selling used garage sale furniture, knowing how to price an item can let you get the best deal possible. A little consideration and research will lead you to fair, honest...

Pecan furniture or furniture covered with pecan veneer is usually a dark color, and it shows scratches easily. You can hide wide or long minor scratches and injuries to pecan furniture with either...

Foot stools have many uses. Children use them when they sit in a normal chair and their feet don't reach the floor. Classical guitarists use them to elevate one leg, to position the instrument...

Futons are becoming increasingly popular in homes due to their ease in moving, many design styles, and their supreme functionality. Whether used as a bed, a couch, or both, futons of recent...

Fireproof safes come in many different varieties, shapes and sizes. Before purchasing your safe make sure you know what the label means.

Clock pendulums are designed to regulate the spring in a grandfather or similar-style pendulum clock. When the spring is wound, and as it unwinds to power the clock, the gearing mechanism must...

Mention wooden benches and most people immediately think of a length of 2-by-12 with a couple of chunky legs underneath, or perhaps a church pew. But a wooden bench can also be a window seat, a...

A good paint job can transform a tired, worn-out piece of furniture into something fantastic. This even works on furniture that you've just grown tired of, or that does not fit your new decor. One...

If you need to move or just need to move heavy items, nothing can make the job easier than using a furniture dolly. While a fairly simple device, a furniture dolly is often fairly expensive to buy...

Let's say you have found a beautiful chest of drawers at a flea market. The only problem is it has an old paint job that is chipped and does not look good. But you like the piece itself and...

Trunks and chests are old traveling accompaniments. These are great for packing a lot of items, but they are also very heavy and difficult to move. Now, people use suitcases much more suited for...

Do you have an unused corner where items just stack up? Perhaps under a poorly-placed window, precluding the placement of a standard cabinet or storage unit. And if it is near a high-traffic area...

Whether you're moving to a new home or simply want to update your home's interior, choosing furniture that matches the home creates a professional, finished look. With the vast array of furniture...

Storage trunks or foot lockers that sit at the base of your bed can be lined with thin cedar boards that are 1/2 to 1/4 inch thick. The advantage of adding cedar is the wood is naturally aromatic...

While refinishing furniture often implies stripping away an old finish and adding a new coat of exactly the same finish, this doesn't necessarily have to be the case. Sometimes it is better to...

A number of factors affect the quality of the finish that can be attained on a piece of furniture which is being refinished. Some of these factors are attached to collecting the right information...

Whether working with chair spindles or antique end tables, you want to make your furniture look its best. At the same time, if quality furniture needs refinishing or restoration, you will want to...

Lap-trays are multi-functional in design. They serve as a portable desk or table. Eating, writing, drawing, or typing on a laptop comfortably are all possible with a lap tray. You can easily make...

Pre-made cabinets make great home bars and the choice and selection are varied. When you use cabinets for a home bar your choices include birch, maple, oak and cherry wood. You can buy these...

Floor clocks, also known as case clocks or grandfather clocks, are elegant additions to the furnishings of any home. The workings of floor clocks have remained largely unchanged for decades,...