Furniture Making

Homemade bees wax furniture polish is easy to make and is a great alternative to silicone polish. I use the bees wax polish to redo antique furniture to avoid the unnatural texture the silicone...

Distressed Furniture is very popular right now. This furniture is beautiful with it's aged look, and looks great in any home. The problem with this furniture is that is can be very pricy. If...

Hole-to-hole traditional hand caning, sometimes called strand or lace chair caning, is a very valuable skill to learn, especially during these economically difficult times. Think of how much...

Upholstery foam is a soft material typically sold in sheets or by the board foot. The right type of upholstery foam for the job will provide softness and structure to any piece of furniture.

Stained glass is a very beautiful art form that has been admired for centuries. Many people are fortunate to own this beautiful form of art. If you lucky enough to own stained glass you can easily...

This is an awesome project to get the entire family involved in. This can change an old garage sale find into a treasured family heirloom. This old dining table will become the highlight of your...

Change out those nasty kitchen chair seats that are covered with food stains! In a matter of minutes, your chairs will be reupholstered and look new again!

Adding silver inlay to wooden pieces in your home, such as furniture or pipes, is a unique way to give them added appeal. The process to make silver inlay is straightforward and simple, but...

I have a larger garage and an area where the tools where stored.... Shelving, a tool box on wheels, not really organized - a mess really. One day I was reaching for a saw and hammer fell from the...

Instead of throwing away your old fence boards, find ways to reuse them. Old fence boards can be functional furniture pieces or works of art that you can use indoors or outdoors. Create furniture...

Got coats? Sure, we all do. Need a place to hang them? Why certainly. This is a project requiring some skill with power tools. Finally a fun one.

Mosaic tile tables are stunning pieces of functional art. Unlike many art forms, mosaic is particularly suited for decorating frequently used surfaces and can even be used outdoors. Following...

After searching high and low for a case to house my growing DVD collection, anything even remotely resembling wood costs far to much for my wallet. Those cases and shelves that were...

This is a great time of year, to check out yard sales or tag sales for bargains. The greatest find for me, is an old, sad, abandoned piece of furniture, which is basically sound, but needing a...

For sports fanatics who enjoy home crafts and DIY enrichment, making your own furniture out of hockey sticks can be enjoyable, rewarding and perhaps even a second form of income. If these steps...

Crystal chandeliers are a beautiful, classic addition to any home. However, glass or crystal chandeliers can cost thousands of dollars. An inexpensive way to create a beautiful chandelier is to...

This project uses a miter box and miter saw to form the 90-degree angle of the cabinet door moulding. It is a beginner's project that will acquaint the woodworker with mitering. It is an...

A humidor is an essential item for any cigar lover, as it's necessary to store multiple cigars for a long period of time. However, the cost of a wooden humidor can be prohibitive, often in the...

I hate throwing those things away. If you burn them they give off toxins. You can use them though in a couple of good ways. If you want to have at least a season of use from them or longer and...

Making a wooden stool is a fun project. You can use your imagination and make it simple or challenging. It's up to you. You have to decide the material to be used; oak, cherry, maple. Decide the...

Blacksmithing is considered one of the traditional trades. Traditional trades are often thought of as no longer in use or as lost arts. Although much has been lost about earlier or ancient...

Creating an heirloom toy box can be simple or complex depending on your skill level, but is a great idea for a keepsake for anyone with a small child. This version is for those who are crafty but...

Displaying your child's baptismal gown in a shadow box on the wall is an ever present reminder of your faith and the hope for your future. Baptismal gowns are delicate and beautiful and a simple...

Characterized by its similarity to a household chandelier with its many dangling baubles, a chandelier table lamp can add ambiance to the plainest of rooms. While many finished versions are quite...

Sectional sofas can add a lot of comfortable seating to a room, especially if the sectional sofa makes good use of the available space. If you'd like a sectional sofa that has just the size,...

Turning items from trash into treasure is a great way to decorate your home inexpensively. Make a woven footstool using a discarded footstool with a broken weave top. These footstools can usually...

I had to draw a rough sketch of how to build a tree bench, I could not find a comparable photo. Hopefully, it is good enough to get the idea and get you started on building one. This project may...

Oriental designs have a boldness and beautiful simplicity to their nature that many people enjoy. However, many Oriental furniture pieces bought from the store can carry massive price tags. One...

Here is a cheap but nice looking way to make a wood shelf unit.

Use a vintage chair from the 1950s, hopefully it wont have a whole family of dust bunnies living underneath its upholstery.

"How to Build a Deacon Seat Bench" If you have read some of my other articles you will see that I specialize in creating simple plans and designs for robust wooden furniture. Some of the designs...

There are lots of reasons you might need a breakable table. Perhaps you’re interested in playing a prank on a friend that requires you to break some furniture without getting hurt. Set...

"Shabby chic" is a simple design that focuses on lightly worn antique replicated items. Many of these items concentrate on three main colors: white, pink and light green. Creating your own shabby...

Learn how to make seat covers, the supplies needed, and how to sew each item in this free video clip.

Trim loose strings on the edges of your personality placemat. Learn how to make vinyl, contemporary placemats for your table with these video instructions.

Gardens are a fairy's favorite resting spot. Make your garden attractive to passing fairies by planting plenty of beautiful flowers and making a chair for them to rest in while they visit. Have...

A plank chair is a unique conversation piece and woodworking project. You can make it from driftwood, or you can purchase the lumber to make it. You can leave the wood in its natural state, or you...