Furniture

Loveseats, originally British designs, can be great additions to the living room. With two-person seating, they provide interesting aesthetics and a minimalist use of space. Instead of investing...

Is your favorite rocking chair comfortable, but too noisy to enjoy using? Rocking chairs are symbols of relaxation, but they can become more annoying than restful when they creak with each...

You've built a new cedar chest, and now it's time to mount the piano hinge. It looks like an unwieldy task. The lid is heavy, too hard to hold with one hand while trying to insert the screws with...

Remove, sand smooth and re-install wooden drawers to make them slide more smoothly. Wooden drawer slides may start to stick and become difficult to pull over time. Moisture in the air can cause...

When wood is freshly cut, its moisture content is quite high. It will take time for the moisture content to decrease to the point that furniture can be made out of the wood. Wood that is made into...

Do you have a space in your kitchen or bedroom or even your child's room that can take a window seat? Have you always wished you could have an extra bit of seating space? Find out how you can...

Kids' outdoor furniture is relatively easy to build. You can find numerous kid-size patio furniture plans online, but it is easy for most hobby woodcrafters and carpenters to adjust the plans of...

Creating a faux antique finish with pine is very easy. Pine is a soft wood and, as such, is very easy for simulating a well worn piece of wood or furniture. How old you want to make pine look is...

Perhaps it’s time for a change in your décor. You may like what you have, but want to add color or a fresh look to your decorating scheme. Laminated wood furniture is pressed wood with a...

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...

Growing children, new babies, new housemates, spending all your dough on a new place and then having no money to furnish it--all are reasons to put together a chest of drawers on the cheap. More...

Restoring an infant high chair will depend on why you are doing it. If you are sprucing up a garage-sale find for sale, then you will want to make your restoration as authentic as possible. But if...

A TV stand can be a convenient and decorative addition to any family room or bedroom. With all the varieties and sizes of TVs on the market, a custom-made stand may best fit your needs. If you're...

Catching some rays is much easier when you have a comfortable chaise lounge in the backyard. Whether you're looking for lounge chairs to surround a pool or just to enjoy the backyard, it takes...

Looking for a way to change the look of your space without breaking the bank? Repurposing something you already have can be an easy and affordable way to achieve a new look . Finding new uses for...

Teak wood is the most durable of all hardwoods available. It is tightly grained and contains a large amount of natural oils or resins. These features make teak wood perfect for outdoor furniture....

Teak is a long-lived tropical tree related to birch trees and grows to 150 feet tall. It is a weather-resistant hardwood that is commonly used to make outdoor furniture as well as indoor furniture...

A drawer cabinet can be used in any room in your house forstorage. You can build a drawer cabinet yourself using plans or you can use an old cabinet for reference.

Instead of buying expensive bar stools from a furniture store, you can create do-it-yourself 34-inch bar stools with only intermediate woodworking skills. In addition to saving money, building...

Foot stools have many uses. Children use them when they sit in a normal chair and their feet don't reach the floor. Classical guitarists use them to elevate one leg, to position the instrument...

If you have a piece of quality furniture like a highboy dresser, you can convert it to a new use as a computer armoire and work station with just a few tools, cabinetry hardware available at...

Wooden chairs and tables add ambiance to any outdoor space, but inclement weather and the force of time can peel away the paint or fade a gorgeous stain into a pale imitation of its original...

Smart restaurant owners offer customers the option of sitting in a booth, no matter how high end the restaurant is. Booths are comfortable, relatively spacious and preferred by many people. Diner...

Sealing unfinished wood furniture is the best way to keep a natural look while preserving and protecting the wood. Simple to do, sealing wood furniture guards from a variety of wood-damaging...

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...

Through the many redesigns of bedroom furniture--from traditional to contemporary--the mirror and dresser combination remains a design standard. Though often viewed as one piece, the mirror is...

Whether you're moving to a new home or simply want to update your home's interior, choosing furniture that matches the home creates a professional, finished look. With the vast array of furniture...

If you have a piece of old wood furniture that looks bad, don’t be in a big hurry to strip it and refinish, or worse yet, throw it away. Many pieces can be touched up to look great with a minimal...

Can't find a computer desk to your liking? Building and customizing your own computer desk is probably the best route to go. It does take a little concentration, but you do not have to be a carpenter.

Distressed wood is a design term describing wood furniture that has been crafted with deliberately made nicks, chips and other indentations to give the appearance of age and use. Typically, such...

Finding the perfect computer desk requires many decisions. If you've narrowed your selection to a wood computer desk, you've already eliminated many possibilities. Now it's on to the details of...

Do you have a headboard that you want to turn into a daybed or need a daybed for your home and want it personalized to your style; then make one from a headboard. By using a headboard as the...

Painting a wood bookshelf is a simple do-it-yourself project that anyone can do with the right tools and a little know-how. The most important part of any painting project is to prepare the 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,...

A number of factors affect the quality of the finish that can be attained on a piece of furniture which is being refinished. Some of these factors are attached to collecting the right information...

Wall based shelving is an attractive storage solution for a variety of items around the house. Valued for its' lack of a need for floor space, it is often used to increase storage space in an...

Made from the wood of a rare tropical Asian tree, teak outdoor furniture is sought after for its simple beauty as well as its ability to endure a variety of weather conditions. Teak furniture is...

When a household's television is upgraded to a thin, wall-hugging HDTV, entertainment centers find new uses around the home. Entertainment units are regularly repurposed for storage, decoration...

Pre-made cabinets make great home bars and the choice and selection are varied. When you use cabinets for a home bar your choices include birch, maple, oak and cherry wood. You can buy these...

A deck is a great place to host summertime barbecues and parties. Homes with modest-sized decks may prefer to use a small table for a get-together with a few friends. Building an outdoor table...

Pine is one of the most popular materials for building furniture, both for indoor and outdoor use. The grain of the wood holds stains and paints well, and it is soft enough to be worked and...

A computer desk is an essential piece of furniture in any home office. Computer desks can be very simple, or may include shelves and trays to store computer accessories and peripheral devices....

You walk into a room, look around and something is missing from the decor. You have tried to put your finger on the problem and finally it hits you. You need a nice piece of furniture in the...

Too often, perfectly good furniture is relegated to the bin or purged through a yard sale. Instead, you could give that old piece in the back of the garage new life by refurbishing, refinishing or...

A desk is usually the central piece of furniture in an office. Most modern desks are made to house a computer and its peripheral devices, but desks are available in a variety of styles, from the...

Gardening is a rewarding hobby that people of all ages can enjoy. What better way to enjoy a peaceful afternoon amid your flowers than on a planter bench? Whether you are an avid gardener or just...

Do-it-yourself wood shelving units are a great way to help corral clutter in your home or garage. By making your own storage shelves, you can save money. In the process you are also creating...

Console tables are essential complimentary pieces of furniture that add a great deal of aesthetic appeal to your modern living room. In addition to its aesthetic appeal, building a console table...

Mexican furniture is generally rustic in style. Traditionally made by native craftsmen called "carpentieros," Mexican furniture's style is that of both native and Spanish influence, as well as...

Stripping the finish from a wood table will allow you to restore its original beauty. It is a great beginner's refinishing project. The tabletop is flat and easily removed from the legs or...