Kitchen Furniture

After a few years you might notice that your wooden kitchen cabinets don't have their new shine to them anymore. With a few minutes of care you can make your kitchen shine like new again. You'll...

Many kitchens can benefit from the extra cupboard space, extra countertop space, and visual appeal of an island. If your kitchen doesn't already have an island, it's surprisingly easy to create...

Whether you have old and worn mouse pads lying around or perfectly good barely used mouse pads you no longer need, you don't have to throw them away. They can have a new life and become more than...

Nicks in furniture can be annoying, distracting, and can easily happen when a sharp object makes contact with it. If the nick is a little scratch, it can be sanded away. If the nick is bigger...

In any kitchen, particularly a small apartment kitchen where space is extremely limited, kitchen units combining two or more functions can not only save you space, they can make the kitchen more...

Replacing your kitchen cupboards can seem like a major undertaking at first. You may have decided that you know that they need to be replaced or updated, but you may not know exactly how to go...

How does one create an affordable dining table set while on a strict budget? You need and want a new dining table, but you don’t have a lot of money to spend at this time. Surprisingly, if you...

What is an 'End Grain' cutting board and why is it better? Quite simply, an end grain cutting board is one that is made from the end grains of timber rather than the long grains...confused? Read...

Do your kitchen chairs scoot across the floor and make a grating sound? Are they really hard to push? I came across a cheap and easy way to fix the problem. All you need is an old piece of carpet.

I came across this recipe for furniture cleaner a few years ago. It was so simple, I decided to give it a try. To my surprise, my 25 year-old cabinets looked new when I was finished. This...

Make room in your cabinets, or pantry, or counter tops, by building yourself a spice rack! This sort of project is not only practical, but will give you a good sense of accomplishment when you...

I made this wooden bread box for my wife at Christmas. It turned out well and has been a practical and attractive addition to our little kitchen. With a few hand and power tools and a small...

How to make your own plate rack. A plate rack enables you display dishware rather than stack plates unseen in a cabinet. Plate racks aren't readily available off the shelf, but crafting your own...

Want a fun and easy way to display your pots and pans? Using an old wooden door is a great way to display your pots & pans, and have them easily accessible.

Do you want a metal-covered table or bar top? It turns out to be something you can do yourself. Copper is attractive and relatively easy to apply and maintain. Stainless steel is also...

A clear epoxy top can provide an attractive, smooth, rugged and easily cleaned top surface on wood or metal. It’s not hard to apply if you do it with care and follow some tricks. Our family eats...

Some tiny apartments have even tinier kitchens. If you're kitchen is lacking in space to work, follow these tips.

Refinishing cabinets in any room can help add equity and give your home an updated look.

Counter space is at a premium in most modern kitchens. When you find yourself short of working surfaces, cooking is more of a pain than a pleasure. An economical alternative to installing new...

Painting cabinet hardware using the in place method can be time consuming and frustrating; but sometimes you just have to paint cabinet hardware, and removal of the hardware might not be an...

Breakfast on the run, snacks after school and dinner in shifts to accommodate the softball, boy scout and PTA meetings. It’s great if everyone can sit down at the table together but often times...

The kitchen is the heart and soul of your home. It’s the place you eat, chat, laugh, cry, quibble and makeup. It’s a hard working room so it deserves an update every now and then. It may not...

Granite countertops are easy to care for, contrary to most popular beliefs. It is the most durable and elegant surface for your countertops. It is a great idea to vamp up your house for resale!

Premade specialty kitchen islands carry a high price tag for their convenience. Read on to learn a way that you can still buy everything at your local home improvement store and spend...

Kitchen stools often times are the Rodney Dangerfield of the house--they get no respect. Even though they are called upon to pinch hit in all situations--extra seating for a guest, substitute step...

Butcher block tables can last for years in an active butcher shop or restaurant. Antique butcher block tables have a rich patina and wear marks that makes them extremely attractive for your...

This article explains how to turn your Mini-Fridge into a fully functional Wine Refrigerator. Specialty Wine Refrigerators can be expensive; they range anywhere from two hundred, to a few thousand...