Furniture Videos
These This Old House videos showcase all of our furniture projects, how-tos, and designs.
How to Build a Laundry Pedestal
A laundry pedestal is a rock-solid surface to raise your appliances and make laundry more ergonomic. Learn how to build one from our experts.
How To Turn a Plain Sink into a Cedar Vanity
Learn how to use common cedar to transform an inexpensive sink into a charming bathroom vanity in this step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Coffee Table Out of Reclaimed Wood
Creating your own coffee table from reclaimed wood adds character and history to your living space. Read how to complete this project yourself in our step-by-step guide.
How To Build a Storage Bench and Add Finishing Touches
A storage bench offers you a comfortable place to sit and additional place to put your items. Read how to construct your own in our step-by-step guide.
How To Build a Kids' Bookcase
Learn how to use oak stair treads and pine boards to create right-sized shelves that keep books and toys within easy reach of small hands.
Build It | How To Build a Shaker Table with Simple to Follow Steps
Create your own timeless Shaker table with these easy-to-follow steps from Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O'Connor.
How To Build a Custom Built-In Using Stock Shelving
Creating custom shelving can add style and storage to your space. Read how to build your own in our step-by-step guide.
How To Make a Campaign-Style Dresser
Learn how to use bold paint and classic brass brackets to create a campaign-style dresser as part of our One Piece, Five Ways series.
How To Make a Victorian-Style Dresser for Your Home
DIY expert Megan Baker walks us through how to take a plain, inexpensive dresser and turn it into an impressive Victorian-inspired piece.
How To Make a Mid-Century Modern-Style Dresser
Olive paint, walnut stain, and brass knobs give a flat-pack dresser mid-century modern flair in our One Piece, Five Ways series.
How To Build a Classic Picnic Table
Use cedar boards to make a classic picnic table and benches, perfect for hosting family and friends at summertime get-togethers.
How To Hide Furniture Scratches
From our Medicine Cabinet MacGyver series: Mask small dings and scratches in wood furniture with eyeliner and nail polish, plus other quick fixes.
How To Build a Tiered Serving Tray for Your Household
Nobody needs to know you didn't sweat over a lathe to make this tiered tray. Follow our guide to learn how to make one using furniture legs.
How to Build a Tool Storage Cabinet
Do you have countless tools and nowhere to put them? Click here to learn how to build your own tool storage cabinet.
How to Install Full-Extension Cabinet Drawer Slides
In this video and guide, This Old House's Tom Silva walks you through an easy drawer slide installation process step-by-step.
How to Build a Utility Cart
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva transforms one sheet of plywood into a hold-all, easy-roll cart
A Guide to Building a Picnic Table in 4 Simple Steps
In this guide, This Old House general contractor Tom Silva shows how to construct a strong and sturdy picnic table for your outdoor space.
How to Build a Spindle Headboard With Easy to Follow Steps
Building your own spindle headboard can turn a boring bed into a stylish centerpiece for your room. Read how to complete your own in our step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Picnic Table and Benches
Here's how to create a durable picnic table that will serve as a gathering spot for family meals and outdoor entertaining for years.
How to Build a Storage Bed
Watch this video and read our guide on how to build a storage bed that contains 23 cubic feet of storage and no room for dust bunnies.
How To Build a Classic Westport Chair
In this guide, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to create your very own Westport chair for a rustic, comfortable outdoor seat.
How To Build a Cocktail Hutch
Learn how to turn a plain pine cabinet into a sophisticated vertical bar by adding crown molding and custom rack assemblies.
How To Build a Storage Cocktail Hutch With Simple to Follow Steps
From our new Hammer It Out series, this tall and slender cabinet provides a handy and attractive place to store barware and display spirits.
How to Build a Home Bar
From our Hammer It Out series: Create a stately and sophisticated gathering place for mixing and serving drinks
How To Build a Storage Chest
Mark Powers and Douglas Adams show how to combine oak lumber with wood dowels to create a modern take on Shaker-style storage.
How To Stain and Finish Wood Furniture
In this video and guide, wood finishing expert Bruce Johnson shares tips for refinishing new and old wood furniture.
How To Reupholster a Dining Chair
Furniture expert Matthew Haly shows how to bring new life to a worn chair seat.
How to Build a Small Bookcase
A small bookshelf can make for a very versatile storage solution, beyond just books. This Old House's Tom Silva shows you how to build one.
How to Build a Toy Chest
How to make handy storage for games and gizmos, with instructions for parents and kids.
How to Build a Step Stool
Building a step stool is a family-friendly activity that can double as family bonding time. Find out how to build one here.