Other 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...

Shoe shelves are essential wardrobe installments that help to minimize the consumption of closet space. A tiered shelf not only allows you to keep shoes neatly organized in pairs, and thus makes...

Termites eat wood not only in walls but also in furniture, particularly drywood termites, which do not need a source of water. The damage can go unnoticed for a while since termite eat wood from...

How a sofa comes apart is dependent on two things --- how it was put together in the first place and why it is being disassembled. Sofas that will be reassembled should be carefully taken apart....

Children are always growing, but sometimes they need a little help reaching things. A step stool can provide a small amount of height, but not enough to be dangerous. Your child will find it...

With the population aging, individuals have found that they are faced with the prospect of selling, anywhere from 10 to 100 years worth of household accumulation. What do you do if you are faced...

Glossy paint adds luxury to furniture, giving the room a dramatic vibe. High gloss furniture is common in Asian and modern interior designs, but you can also find it in traditional furniture, such...

Termites eat wood, and they will infest not only cheap drywall, but also expensive antique wood furniture. The latter is not as common, but it does happen. Unfortunately, it may go unnoticed until...

Building a simple kneeling meditation bench is a good way to make your meditation time more enjoyable and effective. A meditation bench allows you to kneel in a traditional fashion without resting...

One way to keep clothes worn for everyday chores separate from the rest is to build a closet just for these clothes. An inexpensive way to do this is to use cheap plywood and 2-by-4s. This will...

Building a closet is a project that many homeowners have taken on over the years. However, building a movable closet is a little bit different. If you have built a closet before, then you are...

Cedar wood is known for its durability and resistance to decay. Its delicate scent, resistance to weather and its moth-repellent properties have made it a popular wood for storage furniture....

Though pianos are massive in size, they become rather delicate when they are being moved. Any misstep can cause damage to the instrument or injury to people moving it. Special considerations need...

Electricity and the subsequent advent of power tools are a recent development in the saga of industrial progress. Before that, people used hand tools to make furniture and water power to mill...

You can make an outdoor mosaic bench to place on your patio or in your garden from wood that's designed to handle the elements along with broken ceramic dishes or mosaic tiles made from porcelain,...

An antique cabinet brings a great sense of history and graciousness to a room. Time takes its toll though, and these cabinets must be cared for carefully to truly display their craftsmanship....

Display cabinets are the answer for the homeowner who wants to display a collection that holds value. Imagine being able to stack cabinets to display items in a chronological order so that they...

All blanket chests which have been handed down for generations by families have something in common. They all start with great joinery styles. Dovetail joinery has proven to be not only extremely...

Functional, unique and natural, twig furniture adds a rustic touch to your outdoor setting. With the right materials, building a chair out of twigs is easy, and you can tailor it to your own...

Spindles are usually made of one piece of wood and are used as supports for furniture and railings. Staining spindles is more difficult than staining a flat or straight piece of wood because they...

Painting cabinets is sometimes a challenging job in itself, but if you want to match their color to some existing wood, it also takes a good deal of legwork before you ever get started with the...

Modern is a term that's not easy to define; people living in any period can define their times as "modern." Generally, modern furnishings reflect current trends and do not recall past design...

You can make upholstered furniture by working on a piece you built yourself, or by rejuvenating old furniture. Gather some instructional books and attend an upholstery class if possible, then...

A deck is a good spot to relax or to entertain family and friends. You can make the deck more user friendly by building benches adjacent to the railing, leaving plenty of space to entertain. Basic...

Garages are a multi-purpose space in most houses. Whether hobbies and crafting tools are stored there, a garage shelf with doors can store it all. This enables the homeowner to organize and...

Work benches are a necessity for a homeowner who has hobbies. Regardless of the craft or hobby, building a work bench is easier when using ready-made cabinets. This work bench uses six wall...

Bookcase benches can be used to create a reading alcove, to store and display hobby or seasonal items or as a place to store and enjoy children's books and collectibles. Bookcase benches can also...

Gun cabinets are made for securing guns and keeping them safe. However, they are also for showing them off. To do this, the gun cabinet has to have a door that can do both. Solid lumber is used...

Refinishing a pew will take a few days. If desired, you can change the stain color of the pew after it is stripped and sanded. However, it is more common and easier to simply strip the pew of the...

Oriental furniture has an aesthetic of simplicity and an emphasis on workmanship. Designing in this style means using hardwoods that can be accessorized with metal touches or artistic carvings or...

Torn fabric on your pool table is a disaster. Patching up the torn cloth won't help at all, because it will leave the cloth surface uneven and disrupt the path of the balls. If there is even the...

Also known as..garage,yard,tag or outdoors sale!I have been very sucsessful at my garage sales. I learned through other people to develop and combine techniques that makes a better sale and a...

Room divider screens can create a sense of privacy, hide problem areas in the home or mark the point between one living space and another. Room dividers are very useful in large, open spaces and...

Shabby chic furniture provides a comfortable yet attractive atmosphere in your home. While purchasing shabby chic furniture can get expensive, it is more affordable to create your own charming...

This article will show how to make a globe lamp using an old fire extinguisher. These extinguishers are known as a soda acid type in case somebody asks you.

You purchased new furniture for your apartment or house. Now, you need to figure out what to do with the old furniture. Furniture disposal can be moderately challenging depending on where you live...

How do you know when it is time to design a home work bench? When there are recurring events that cause you to use a countertop or coffee table for something other than its intended use. There are...

An outdoor potting bench will make the task of potting up plants an even more enjoyable exercise by giving you an area to work outdoors. Being outdoors enjoying the garden is the object, so any...

Wood and paper panels were brought to Japan from China as early as the 8th Century. The Japanese adapted the form to separate rooms and create walls in buildings on the semi-tropical islands. They...

Corner stands are useful for many things. They can be used as planters, tall or short, mobile or stationary. They can be created from metal, wood or plastic depending on the intended use. A mobile...

If you love wine, but don’t have any room for a wine cabinet, try building one into your existing wall. You will be saving space and creating a focal point to your living room. Follow these...

If you need to furnish your new apartment, whether you just graduated and it's, your first, or you're leaving a relationship and starting over, you can furnish it nicely, even if you're on a...

Leather furniture can become faded or the color you once thought matched the walls so well can become dull and boring. When you want to add a new color to your leather furniture or simply change...

Your guide to building an old fashioned wooden casket. There is something charming about a wooden casket and yet, you rarely see them. Recently, I compared prices of wooden caskets with a modern...

Are you bathing your baby or your dog in the bathtub, but straining your back in the process? Build a wooden bathtub stool, so you can sit down, do what you have to do, and enjoy the process....

Your best defense against thieves is camouflage that blends in seamlessly with the surroundings. Secret cabinet doors can protect your belongings, provided. of course, they remain secret. But,...

Anyone sick of wet clothing hanging everywhere around the house while it dries can try a simple solution: build a laundry drying rack. While laundry drying racks may look complicated, they are not...

There are so many pieces of beautiful furniture waiting to be discovered. You can find them at garage sales, attics, thrift stores and estate auctions. With a little vision and some elbow...

Although the specific use of the pie safe, to cool pies while keeping insects and children away, has faded, the classic piece makes a comeback when placed in other rooms of the house. Pie safes...

Rustic twig furniture costs very little to make. It also adds an old fashioned charm to any yard. This type of furniture is sturdy, attractive and comfortable. One simply has to gather tree...