Tables

A plank farm table is as American as, well, apple pie. While you can construct one as an ornate piece of art, the archetypal farm table remains unadorned and utilitarian. Much of its popularity...

Pecan trees are popular for their tasty nuts. The pecan tree is also valuable for its quality wood. Factories and furniture builders use pecan for its hardness, beauty and durability. Pecan wood...

Protect your pool table from food and drink spills by converting it into a dining area when it's not in use. A solid pool table cover will provide you with a level surface and is easy to clean,...

Refinishing a table is a wonderful way to bring a tired piece of furniture back to life and gain great personal satisfaction in creating a beautiful product. While this task requires patience and...

Water marks are very common on furniture tops. Any table able to hold a glass will likely get them. You'll learn to erase these rings (fresh and old) with little effort and money.

Finding the right table to use as a desk or workspace can be a challenge, particularly if space is tight. Building a table with countertop laminate is an inexpensive, easy way to get a table...

Give new life to an old wood table in just a few easy steps, or repaint an old favorite to match your new decor or a new dwelling. Buy an old table cheap at a local flea market and turn it into a...

Pine tables are attractive, sturdy and can provide years of service. Proper cleaning helps to protect the wood from damage. If the surface of a pine table has become damaged or permanently...

Once super glue comes into contact with an exposed surface, the glue dries very quickly. The glue develops a strong bond with the item it contacts and can be extremely difficult to remove. Though...

If you've decided to take on the task of staining your wooden furniture, you know it is no small feat. It takes a lot of labor and perseverance. The outcome will reflect the preparation you put...

Tables that extend for extra company are a great way to save space and accommodate extra people. Properly storing the leaf when not in use will allow you to avoid damage to this useful piece of...

You can make your own children's play table with minimum building skills and pre-cut lumber from your local home improvement store. Determine the desired size of the surface of your table and have...

Farmhouse tables are traditionally extra large so the entire family and farmhands can eat together. Someone could knead bread and roll out pastry dough at one end while someone else was splitting...

Think your fine piece of furniture is ruined? There are ways to take that water stain out and I will show you several methods that have been tried and proven by the experts.

If you are tired of a table, you don't necessarily have to buy a new one. Make a new tabletop, and it will be transformed into something new. With a few tools and some time, you can complete this...

You can make an end table with a car wheel and adapt these instructions to suit your specific needs. This end table was assembled by me several years ago using a cracked wheel cover from my...

Restore any wood table to its' originally luster while professionally removing scratches, dry spots, and watermarks...

Give new life to old painted tables with a little hard work and a fresh coat of stain or paint. You will be amazed at how inexpensively you can decorate your home with wooden tables and furniture...

A coffee table adds both aesthetic and functional qualities to any living room or family room. There are many styles to choose from in various shapes and sizes. Design and build your own coffee...

Speckle paint is method of painting wood furniture by covering it in tiny specks of paint, rather than applying an even coat. Although the effect is charming in some decor styles, there are times...

This is an article that I wrote due to the high interest in fixing small scratches in tables. A day does not go by in which I don't get asked "What is the easiest way to fix a scratch in a...

This is a good way to fix a deep scratch in a wood table top. I tried this and it worked great... my table is as good as new.

Alder is a fine wood that is valued for its beauty and durability. Different varieties of alder are found around the globe. Throughout history, people have used its wood and other parts of the...

Wooden furniture is a beautiful addition to any room in your home. Wooden tables, in particular, are not only attractive, but functional as well. Sadly, it does not always take much to scratch...

A router table is basically a table with a hole cut in the center. You mount a router mounting plate in this hole, and the mounting plate holds the router upside down. You then pass the wood to...

Nothing beats a workbench, except having a workbench you made from scratch. This green workbench seems to kill two metaphoric birds with one stone. It reuses wooden cargo pallets and creates a new...

Woodworking has evolved so that even the more seemingly unattainable joints can be secured quickly and easily. For pieces of wood that are too thin for dowel rods, a biscuit joiner can work...

You can build a simple coffee table with a top that opens for storage with a few building supplies and these step-by-step instructions. This coffee table is 3 feet long and 18 inches wide with a...

Unusual furniture in the home makes for interesting conversation pieces and also reflects an eclectic or quirky personality. Home décor that reflects personal style is becoming more popular...

Surface veneer on old tables tend to pry loose over the years and require a quick refinish. The top often comes loose and curls away from the core wood beneath. As long as the veneer remains and...

A coffee table can become the focal point of any living room or den. The table can be used to hold magazines, books, drinks and small display items such as vases. A typical coffee table is around...

Building your own furniture is a great way to save money on home decorating. You can make beautiful carved furniture legs from a plain block of wood. To update the appearance of your existing...

A basic wood table is an easy project for any do-it-yourselfer. Instead of paying for expensive furniture, you can make your own custom-designed wooden table for only the price of some lumber. To...

Refinishing a wood end table is an inexpensive way to make it look like new. Over time, end tables get scratched, stained and blemished. All of these problems can be corrected by sanding off the...

Make a display coffee table to showcase collectibles, photos or other memorabilia and an additional design element in your living room. You can make display coffee tables from old windows as part...

Decorating a room in an eclectic or vintage style and using outdoor decor inside your home is a great way to incorporate unique end tables. Items that started out their functional life as...

You can easily build a shadow box end table from a small window and a few other wood supplies. If you can attach two pieces of wood together, you can build this simple and decorative project. You...

Woodworking is a great pastime in addition to the bonus of creating beautiful furniture for your home. Making furniture from barn wood gives your home a rustic look and can have distinctive...

After a relaxing evening sitting by the candlelight and enjoying the glow of the flame, you realize the candle has dripped wax on your wood table. Do not worry, you can remove the wax without...

A stain on your favorite wood table can be a real eyesore, especially when the stain is painfully noticeable. Hot items like coffee pots and tea cups, and even water spills that are left to sit on...

Distressing a wood table provides the look and patina of a vintage piece without the wait of years and high price tag of an actual antique. Nicks and dings, chipped finishes, and layers of color...

Making a custom table for your kitchen or dining room allows you to size the table to fit your space. It's easy to make your own table with pre-cut wood for the frame and the top, some decorative...

Even though it takes some time, staining a wood table is very easy. Staining a table enhances the beauty of the wood, making what could be a typical piece of furniture into a beautiful keepsake....

Refinishing furniture can result in a beautiful heirloom piece that will be passed down through generations. Most people are pleasantly surprised at what they find hiding under coats of old paint....

Wood has a natural tendency to warp, especially in an unbraced piece like a tabletop or leaf. It occurs because of uneven expansion and shrinkage caused by moisture and heat. However, it is this...

A coffee table can be a unique and inviting addition to any living space. You can tailor its design and function to whatever your interests are. Customize it to fit with your decor or make it the...

Giving a new face to your old table is usually much less expensive than building a new table from scratch, and chances are that it will be much sturdier. The easy-to-follow instructions here will...

Making a picnic table with recycled materials is an easy project that you can complete with minimal building skills. Repurposing furniture and old wood is an eco-friendly and cost-effective way to...

Want to give a fresh look to a picnic table? Since a picnic table is normally kept outdoors, special emphasis must be placed on durability. Luckily this doesn't have to take away from your...

Whether your oak table has seen better days or you're simply itching to give it a new look, you can refinish it yourself. As long as your table is structurally sound and you like the overall...