Other Furniture

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....

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...

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...

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...

Wicker and rattan furniture have classic lines that fit into most decorating schemes. Sometimes an older piece of wicker needs to be re-stained, or a new, unfinished piece of wicker furniture...

Consider a number of things when refinishing your wood lawn chairs. The type of wood is a critical component of the decision. You also need to determine what look you are trying to achieve. Wood...

The chocolate bar was delicious and gobbled up on the run and you didn't notice the stain on the seat until the next day, after it set overnight and re-softened in the morning sun. Now you have...

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...

Staining adds a bit of color while retaining the natural grain of the wood. It also helps to preserve the life of the bench with the stain acting as a protective layer. Properly staining your...

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...

Oak is a standard wood for high-quality durable furniture and flooring. White and red oak, including northern red oak, are both very popular choices. Some differences exist between the two types,...

Changing white cabinets to stained cabinets is a time consuming project that requires persistence and attention to detail. No matter what color your cabinets are painted, the most challenging part...

Pine is one of the most readily available woods. Not only is it easy to find, pine is relatively inexpensive, is easy to work with and its natural beauty can be realized by working with the grain....

Buying a piano for the family can be a very big investment. However, a little looking on your part can land you a great deal on a piano. The problem is the secondhand piano you bought needs some...

Pine is frequently used to create furniture pieces with a bit of rustic charm. Pine is relatively soft and often doesn't stain as easily or as well as other wood types, but the wood is inexpensive...

You often can get a deal on valuable antiques that were painted at one time or another. If you remove the paint and stain the item, you can quickly turn an ordinary piece of furniture into a truly...

Cherry is a popular wood among homeowners. Because of its strength and beauty, manufacturers often use it for furniture and flooring. However, some people who love the look of this wood are not...

Old furniture turns up in our garages, storage buildings, attics, garage sales, Good Will Stores, thrift shops and on the curb down the street. It is economical, environmental (reuse, recycle,...

Some woods have a combination of tight and loose rains, so can stain in blotches. You can remedy this blotchy effect before or after removing a stain.

A piano is an investment that cannot be taken lightly. High-quality pianos can cost upwards of tens of thousands of dollars, so care must be taken in order to prevent any damage. However, when...

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. ...

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...

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...

Wood furniture can be painted or stained. Paint offers a fresh, colorful look while staining brings a traditional, classical look to the piece. Whether you paint or stain depends not only on the...

Some people don't like to purchase white furniture for their homes due to the challenge of keeping the white fabric clean and vibrant. Once something has been spilled on your white furniture it is...

Faux finishes have been popular for centuries. Cabinets provide a large surface on which to use the techniques we lump under the term "distressing," which means to trouble or bother the surface in...

Changing your décor style in a room doesn't have to be expensive and doesn't require a whole new furniture set. If you get bored of furniture easily, there are some great ways to refurbish an...

Removing glue from leather is not as difficult as it may seem. Using regular household products like nail polish remover (those that contain acetone) and cotton swabs, you can remove glue stains...

Lacquer finish is beautiful on wood furniture. The hard, glossy finish is applied in several coats. Resilient lacquer is a bit difficult to remove when you want to refinish your furniture with new...

Refinishing an old wood trunk is a simple project that can transform an eyesore into an attractive piece of furniture. Bring out the beauty of the wood with stain, or make a design statement with...

Leather furniture, while a high-quality material, can become old, dingy and faded by the sun and therefore, may be in need of a face lift. Also, sometimes you may just desire a new look so...

Applying a stain to your cedar chest is a great way to protect the wood. Stains can make the surface easier to clean and extend the life of the chest as well. Many people enjoy the grain of cedar...

Bamboo furniture is durable, beautiful and eco-friendly. You can treat your bamboo furniture much the same as you would any of your other hardwood furnishings. You can finish bamboo with stain or...

Linseed resin brings out wood's natural grain, and a polyurethane finishing stain will give extra protection to the wood from the damage caused by the elements and everyday use. It is possible to...

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...

Parawood, also known as rubberwood, is used primarily in the manufacturing of furniture. This particular wood features a light color and dense grain; and is a favorite because it is considered...

An old rag can be used to stain a coat rack. Watch how to stain a coat rack with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

Put the first coat of finish on the coat rack after the stain has dried. Find out how to put on a coat of finish with tips from an industrial design teacher in this free woodwork video.

How to turn a headboard into an indoor bench that is both beautiful and functional.

Laminate furniture is usually a thin piece of plastic glued over a base wood product, such as particleboard. If your furniture is laminated with a thin piece of wood instead of plastic, you can...

Water is one of the most destructive elements in both houses and furniture. It is especially damaging to wood that is highly polished or has a stained finish. There are a variety of "fix-it"...

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.

Cleaning and restoring antique furniture is not very difficult, but is very time consuming---and worth the effort it takes. Before starting the project, find out what type of wood the piece of...

If at least once a year I didn't get ink on something leather it would be a miracle. I have come up with a few different techniques to get that stain out.

It is said that dogs are man's best friend; however, they are not furniture's best friend, by any means. Puppies especially find great delight in chewing whatever is handy and accessible, such as...

Water stains, dings, dents and other cosmetic blemishes on your wooden coffee table may signify that it is time to refinish the surface. While it may seem to be a complicated process, refinishing...

Like many decor terms, "rustic" can be interpreted in more than one way. Cabins in the mountains, lakeside cottages in Minnesota or country farmhouses in the Midwest can all be called rustic, but...

Building a bench is not difficult. The first thing you must decide is how fancy you want your bench to be. Next you need to decide the size and type of wood you want to build with. The picture...

Wood shelving is the thing that can completely change and enhance any basement that has a lack of storage space. Shelving can be quickly built and installed by most average people. There's no need...

Log furniture is a great addition to any room or yard and is simple to make. It's also a low-cost investment that will add to the value of your home or business.