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How to Build a Dining Table for Under $80

By EliazarPlatt

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An elegant table is the centerpiece of any dining room. But elegant doesn't have to mean expensive. With the right materials and a little know how, elegance can be achieved on a shoestring budget... more »

How to Sterilize an Antique Butcher Block Table

By Charles Buchanan

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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 kitchen. But what about sanitizing and using an ... more »

How to Assemble Knock-Down Furniture

By Ruby Bayan

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Knock-down (or flatpack) furniture is popular due to its cost-effectiveness. Because it is packaged flat and portable enough to pick up and load in the car yourself, you save on delivery costs. Ready-to-assemble (RTA), self-assembly or ... more »

How to Build a Quick and Easy Shoji Table

By EliazarPlatt

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The traditional Japanese Shoji style is aesthetically beautiful and timeless. The translucent rice paper adds warmth to any room. You can transform an ordinary room to a Shoji-inspired room quickly and easily. And it won't cost you an arm and a ... more »

How to Build a 2-by-4 Table

By EliazarPlatt

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If you're in need of a quick, cheap and easy table, you're in luck. This 2-by-4 project is exactly what you want. It's fun, functional, lightweight and looks pretty cool. Check it out... more »

How to Build a Writing Table Using the Golden Ratio

By EliazarPlatt

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Phi, the Golden Ratio, has been called the perfect proportion. It's been found in everything from mollusk shells to the angle of a hawk's approach when hunting prey. And for thousands of years it has been used in music, art and architecture. ... more »

How to Choose Patio Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Having the right patio furniture is an important part of creating the perfect backyard ambiance. There is a wide array of available styles to choose from. Making a few key decisions before hitting the stores will help you decide on the patio ... more »

How to Clean Hard Water Stains off a Waxed Table

By Sharon Potter-Case

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This is a great way to get rid the water stains on your furniture... more »

How to Turn a Door Into a Table

By MelissaFouch

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When I was a kid, my parents had an old door they turned into a table. They used it to lay out and paste wall paper. For some reason, I had to replicate the concept in my own way! When I moved into my new home, there was an old door sitting ... more »

How to Build a Children's Picnic Table

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Children love to have a place of their own. Giving children a picnic table that is the right size allows them to play and eat without feeling awkward at a large table. The children's table also allows adults to have more room at their table. ... more »

How to Decorate With Mirrors

By Erinn Valencich

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One of the best ways to maximize light and space is with mirrors. Reflective surfaces will help bounce light around a room, so they’re great for making spaces seem brighter and more full of light. Because they reflect light and color, mirrors are ... more »

How to Make an Inexpensive Holiday Table

By ttfweb

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In this article, you'll learn how to make a large dining table from inexpensive materials, so you can seat all of your guests together. We made this table to use for our holiday parties... more »

How to Remove Dents From Wooden Table Tops

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A solid wooden tabletop can be beautiful, but sometimes, you may accidentally drop something on the surface and cause a dent in the wood. It could be something small, such as a cup, an ashtray or child's toy that hits the tabletop in just the ... more »

How to Remove Water Stains From Furniture

By Janet Ford

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Water stains can ruin a good piece of wood furniture... or will it? I have a solution that usually does the trick in fixing those ugly water stains. Put the doilies up for another day!.. more »

How to build a lazy susan table

By EliazarPlatt

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Tired of passing the mashed potatoes? Why not build your own lazy susan table and let your relatives get their own food? Here's a quick and easy play to impress your friends and neighbors... more »

How to Build a Modern Desk out of a Single Sheet of Plywood

By EliazarPlatt

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If you've dreamed of making your own furniture, this could be the project for you. It's quick, cheap and easy. And it looks great. All you need is one sheet of plywood, a bit of hardware, some basic tools and an afternoon to build this modern ... more »

How to Buy Ready-to-Assemble (RTA) Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Ready-to-assemble, or RTA, furniture promises great value, but you may have heard horror stories about assembly or quality. Here are some ways to avoid frustration... more »

How to conceal scratches on a wooden surface

By Silvermoon

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Whether it is laminate flooring, hardwood floors or wooden furniture, scratches inevitably appear. This article concerns the easiest way to conceal such marks so that they are barely noticeable!.. more »

How to Reglue Joints of Chairs and Tables

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If your kitchen chair doesn't have a leg to stand on, or your dining room table appears more rickety by the meal, it's time for a quick fix. Furniture glue and sandpaper are about all you need to secure loose or missing joints... more »

How to Build a Dining Table for 8 Out of a Single Sheet of Plywood

By EliazarPlatt

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1 Sheet of Plywood + 1 Saturday = 1 Big and Beautiful Dining Room Table. It may sound impossible, but you can build a dining table that seats eight out of a single sheet of plywood. It's easy to build and lasts a lifetime... more »

How to Repaint a Metal Table

By Ruby Bayan

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Metal tables, especially those used in outdoor gardens and patios, can quickly rust and deteriorate from exposure to the elements. They should be checked periodically for fading and corrosion, and then cleaned and repainted as necessary. Follow ... more »

How to Build a Kitchen Island Table

By EliazarPlatt

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Most people could use a little more counter top space in their kitchen. Islands are a great way to go, but custom can be extremely expensive and kits don't always look so good. Here's an alternative that's equally functional and great looking... more »

How to Build a Massive Modern Mission Style Dining Table

By EliazarPlatt

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The simple, elegant lines of mission furniture easily catch the eye. Here's your opportunity to build an inexpensive, modern version of a mission dining table that seats 10. Read on to learn more... more »

How to Make an Inexpensive Coffee Table

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you've shopped for a coffee table lately, you're aware that the price can go off the charts. Here are some ideas for a less-expensive stand-in while you wait for your ship to come in... more »

How to Fix a Wobbly Table

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A wobbly table is one of life's little annoyances. It's an easy fix that requires only the simplest of tools. See How to Fix a Wobbly Wood Chair for more ideas... more »

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