Furniture Making

Acrylic tabletops are clear and look like glass. The plus side is that it is much more durable than glass. You do not have to worry about acrylic breaking, especially if you have small children at...

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...

Old, well-used pieces of furniture can get tired and worn looking. Rather than buying the same furniture again, you might decide to paint and clean old furniture to brighten different areas of...

Wooden chairs can last for many years, but over time, paint can fade or begin to chip away. It's easy to bring wooden chairs back to life once they reach this stage. A new paint job can give an...

Painting round cylinder objects such spindles always presents the issue of stability. Basically, the cylinder object you are trying to paint wants to roll away on you. You place it against a wall...

All of your plants have always been different heights. The little plants have always received enough light even though the tall plants were sort of blocking the light. Now it seems that the...

Most of us have had the problem of finding furniture that fits our style and budget. But why not find a your next dresser under budget AND get a project out of it? Find out how now!

Primitive painting techniques indicate aged, distressed or antique-style finishes. These techniques include the use of glazes, washes, crackle finishes, sanding and distressing with hammers, nails...

If you have some old furniture that could use a little updating, why not paint it. It is cheaper than buying new furniture, and there are many easy, at-home ideas for updating old furniture to...

Do you have a piece of furniture that would work if it didn’t have those stains, scratches, or marks? Are you on a budget and need to reclaim a salvage piece? Do you have bedroom furniture that is...

This is an easy way to make a single or double headboard for a kids bed. It is a simple wooden design.

If your child enjoys pretending to be a pirate, you can help him or her make a pirate's chest. This treasure chest can then be filled with fake gold coins, fake jewelry or some kind of treat. You...

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...

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...

An old, dull piece of furniture can be revitalized by refinishing it. What once appeared worn and lackluster can take on the life of a whole new piece with only a little effort and time. It's not...

Creating a homemade lunchbox can be a quick, budget-friendly craft. Creating lunch boxes can be as easy as using things around your house, such as a coffee can or an old money box.

You can easily add a homemade headboard to your bedroom for little cost and little effort if you use recycled materials. An old door makes a wonderful headboard for a full or queen sized bed if...

Removing paint from wood furniture requires a number of tools. These include paintbrush, scraper, steel wool pads, a new toothbrush, a metal bucket, metal pie pans and a drop cloth. You will also...

Building a bookshelf for children or a game shelve is something I did in my spare time. Its a simple project and holds lots of games and sits against a wall taking little space.

You can easily turn an old table into a decorate piece by painting it yourself. You can use any color for your project.

The beauty of many antique tables is hidden away under a faded, worn layer of old paint or stain. A truly lovely gem may be just a day away with a little elbow grease and tender loving care. The...

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...

Shabby chic style is a romantic and vintage way to decorate rustically. Furniture is usually worn and has chipped paint in light or pastel colors. Shabby chic furniture fits very well into a lot...

Specifically what you need is Leather & Vinyl dye or paint from a manufacturer such as Colorbond, Parasol Inc., or Rustoleum. The dye will penetrate rather than stick to the product and won't...

Giving your furniture a 'weathered' look is relatively easy and looks great! While my project involved a German Telephone Bench the painting techniques would apply to any piece of wooden furniture.

Choose an accent table style that compliments your home decor and fits your space. Look around at the options in local furniture stores to get an idea of what you like, and use that inspiration to...

Perhaps you have an antique cradle that has been in your family for years, and now it's time to update it with a fresh coat of paint. Cradles, while charming and beautiful, are also intricate...

Children love to play mommy and daddy to their dolls, often dressing them up in outfits, changing tiny diapers and feeding them pretend food. Give your child a special place to tuck her doll into...

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...