Furniture Making

One of the hallmarks of a Montessori classroom is the predominance of wooden materials and furniture. Unlike many preschools that use plastic toys and tables, Montessori schools use natural...

There are many different hand planers for different uses, but they all share one thing in common: a chisel-shaped blade. The blade on a hand planer is shaped like a ramp, which allows the blade to...

Ottomans, commonly known as footstools, have been called such since the 1800s, because, according to Visiondecor, "Footstools were typically used in a reclined position with legs up on the stool....

Stick welding is useful for joining a variety of metals with a high-integrity joint. If you need to make repairs to lawn furniture or decorative pieces made of wrought iron, this form of welding...

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...

Making a wooden bed frame with drawers can be very convenient because you can customize it to your space and needs. It may save you a little money as well and you know it will be better made,...

Trunks: from Grandma's cedar chest to Grandpa's Army footlocker, almost every house has one. According to Treasured Chests, flat-top trunks were manufactured from the 1870s to the 1920s. Paper...

Children quickly outgrow pint-size furniture. Plastic chairs are uncomfortable. Wood chairs require gluing and repairs. Foam furniture for kids is easy to make and won't tax your wallet. Foam...

It is nice for every craftsman to have a workshop. What makes it nicer is having shop cabinets on which to enjoy your hobbies. Building your own shop cabinets not only gives you the workspace and...

A backless bench is one of the simplest outdoor furniture products to make at home. The backless bench we're going to do build uses common lumberyard materials and can be completed in one weekend...

Every year, the males of most deer species sprout a large and complex bone structure from their heads. Among the fastest-growing bones in the natural world, antlers start growing in March or...

I decided to paint my bookcase myself. But as I progressed I noticed a lot of thick brush strokes that wouldn't go away no matter how smooth I tried to make it. When the bookcase finally dried...

With the downsizing economy and fear of losing jobs, it is difficult to justify buying brand new furniture. Used furniture is often beat up or still fairly expensive. With a little time and...

The price of outdoor furniture seems to be rising as fast as gas prices these days making outdoor entertaining an expensive venture. With some time, tools and discarded wood pallets it's easy to...

If you've ever seen the perfect leather chair in a second-hand shop, one that was in good shape, no rips or scars on the leather, but it was a terrible color you may have thought about buying it...

Every once in awhile we run across a wonderful yard sale find... and it even had an acceptable material on it... until it started to peel away! Someone didn't know how to use a hot glue gun to...

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...

A teacup chandelier is a lighting fixture made from a tea pat and teacups. If you were to purchase one at a store, you could expect to pay hundreds, or even thousands, of dollars. But with a few...

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...

Easels are commonly regarded as a stand an artist uses to support his canvas while he paints. They can also be used as display stands for informational items, pictures and artwork, or as support...

Learn how to make custom furniture paper for your miniatures.

Moses baskets are one of the many options out there when new parents must choose a place for their newborn baby to sleep. Besides being convenient because of their portability, Moses baskets are...

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

Getting your child a rocker is not only enjoyable for the child, but also relieving for you. Children have a great deal of energy and love to be in motion. Child rocking chairs are a great way to...

Removing the rattan reed spline in a machine woven cane or a cane webbing chair seat can sometimes be the hardest part of this recaning process! Sometimes you'll get really lucky and the glue...

Have you ever sat in a beanbag chair? They may be ugly, but they are very comfortable. You have two options in acquiring one. There are kits that you can purchase that have everything you need to...

Assembling a stair railing can be quite difficult to do if you're not sure where to begin. But if you take the time to figure out what exactly you need to do and prepare for the work ahead, you...

Make a variety of plastic canvas doll furniture pieces for your fashion dolls. You can make patio furniture, bedroom furniture, living room furniture and kitchen furniture that your dolls can sit...

My best friend and I really did play with Barbies as little girls, but not in the way most girls did. We spent more time making them furniture than we did acting out scenes with them. With a few...

Perhaps you found a lovely settee on Craigslist or eBay, or even a lawn sale, but--well--the upholstery has much to be desired. No problem. Buy that settee, take it home and get to work. You can...

That wobbly ironing board is unattractive, bulky and taking up much needed space in your house. Add space and convenience by mounting an ironing board on a free wall just about anywhere in your...

All great furniture starts with a great design, but deciding on the size of a piece can be time consuming. There are shortcuts to finding the most aesthetically pleasing sizes though. If the piece...

Tables are infinitely useful items to have around. The problem is that it isn't always easy to find a table that matches a specific style or décor. For this reason, tile tables are becoming...

Turn your weekend hobby into a second income. You may have started out as a "weekend carpenter" building furniture for fun. Once your skills are up to par, try your hand at building furniture for...

Tables made from doors are a charming, unusual addition to any outdoor space. You can use an old door you already have lying around, or get one from a salvage yard. This is a fun project that any...