Other Furniture

Ever wonder how people can buy something new and you know it's new yet somehow it has this now old looking charm to it? How to make furniture look old is really easy, as you will learn some tips...

At times like this everyone can benefit by doing things to save a little extra money. You or maybe someone you know is in need of a dresser. If so you can take advantage of the skills you have in...

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...

If fire has damaged your armoire, you may be able to save it. If the damage is only black charring, the surface can be refinished. If the surface has slight cracks and small burned spots, it can...

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...

Previous owners were putting this bamboo chair and table on the curb after years in the sun and weather. At first glance we thought they were candidates for painting and selling at the most. ...

Give new life to old wooden furniture with a little work and a fresh coat of paint or stain. You can easily decorate any room in your home inexpensively with furniture that you can refinish...

Maybe you're setting up your first apartment and your budget for furnishings would barely cover a week's worth of food. Watching those programs on television which show you how to redo one room...

It may be surprising to some, but bamboo is not a tree; it's actually grass, and it grows just as fast. Due to bamboo's great beauty and rapid growth, it has become a shining star in the...

You've found the perfect piece of old furniture at the flea market (or up in Grandma's attic). It's going to look great in your living room-as soon as you refinish it. Refinishing furniture can...

Cob is a substance made out of earth, water, straw, clay and sand that has been used for thousands of years by different societies as a building material. Building with cob is a process much...

Sand any bubbles or bumps before adding a second coat of finish on a coat rack. Learn about sanding a coat rack between finish coats with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free...

A drawer that does not open or close easily is not only a nuisance, it can be a bit dangerous. Items on dressers, tables or shelves that have a sticky drawer could fall off and injure someone who...

You can refinish woodwork with simple tools. Even gouges in the wood can be successfully repaired. Your piece can be returned to a like-new appearance in a short time.

Around the beach there is always a present theme among the furniture and that is a nautical theme. From the style and colors, this theme is evident pronouncing the presence of the nearby sea. A...

Bamboo is becoming more popular as a furniture choice and even as a choice for flooring, countertops, and cabinetry. If you own bamboo furniture and would like to spruce it up or change it to...

Making furniture look antique is easy. Read on...

Bringing an old piece of wood furniture back to life is one of the most rewarding projects you can do around the house. It also saves you money. You may be surprised what you find hiding under...

Many people appreciate the look of furniture that has been weathered and has some history. Sometimes people even pay more for beat up furniture. If you have a new piece and want it to look like...

Wood furniture must be sanded sometime during the building or restoration process. Find out what grit sand paper to use when sanding wood in this free video.

Sand away part of whitewash to give aged appearance. Learn how to age furniture with your own creative touches in this free woodworking lesson from an experienced furniture maker.

Wrap sandpaper around rock for consistent depth. Learn tips for sanding and aging furniture in this free woodworking lesson from an experienced furniture maker.

Building your own three tier corner shelf will give you the precise piece of furniture you need to fit the items you want to display. The process will also provide you with the sense of...

After installing a hardwood floor, it’s not uncommon to have lots of extra flooring left over. Why not make something out of it, like a comfortable lightweight stool? Here’s how.

If you're thinking of refinishing a piece of wood furniture, don't skip the sanding of the wood. This is the most important part of your project. The finish won't go on well if you skip this part....

Do you have a piece of furniture that you love, but you have way too many blemishes to put it in the front room? Give your furniture a makeover in three basic steps!

In an age of do-it-yourselfers, more and more individuals are tackling home decor and furniture refurbishing, such as creating an antique glaze effect on furniture. This glazed finish combines the...

Wood furniture can last so long it goes out of style, but because it is wood you can change its color by staining or painting it. To protect a new look or preserve the old one, apply a coat or two...