Furniture
How to Build a DIY Mid-Century-Style Desk
Build a Midcentury-style desk with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
How To Stain an Adirondack Chair
See how to properly stain an Adirondack chair with This Old House DIY Expert & House One editor Jenn Largesse.
How To Build a Three-Tiered Bath Stand
Learn how to build a freestanding bathroom cabinet with open shelving to make your bathroom more functional and stylish.
How to Upcycle a Bookcase into a Kitchen Island
Learn how to upcycle a bookcase into a stylish kitchen island. Follow along as Jenn Largesse completes this project from start to finish.
How to Makeover a Rattan Chair
Want to refurbish an old rattan char? Follow these instructions to learn how to update a rattan chair with spray paint.
How to Clean a Microfiber Sofa or Chair
Microfiber is becoming an increasingly more popular furniture option these days. The synthetic but soft fabric is made from thin fibers that can make a couch or chair look like suede or leather, but costs far less than those materials. How do you keep it looking new? Read on for our microfiber cleaning tips.
Best Mattress for Side Sleepers
Side sleepers need a mattress that combines back and neck support with pressure relieving comfort. Find the best mattress for side sleepers with our extensive guide outlining the 9 top reviewed mattresses (plus tips for making the right choice for you).
How To Refinish a Dining Table in a few Simple to Follow Steps
Is your dining table in need of a makeover? Read our guide to learn how you can refinish it so that it looks brand new.
How To Choose Wood for a DIY Bookshelf and How to Build It
From cost considerations to tools and materials, read our tips for choosing the right wood to build your own bookshelves.
How to Repair Your Favorite Leather Chair
If the cost of replacing your leather furniture is more than you can bear, these steps will show you how to make the repairs yourself.
How To Build a Bunk Bed
Need more space in the bedroom? Just want to change it up? Follow these steps to plan and build a safe, wall-attached wooden bunk bed.
Everything You Need to Know to Build a Murphy Bed
From installing hardware to choosing your own design, here’s what you need to know when buying or building a Murphy bed.
Ideas for Creating a Cozy Reading Nook
Everybody loves a built-in nook for curling up with a good book. Here are 8 ideas that will inspire you to create your own cozy nook.
How To Choose and Arrange Furniture
Furniture provides comfort at home while letting us express our style. In our guide, we'll explain how to find the right pieces for you.
Step by Step Guide to Repairing a Built-In Cabinet
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva repairs an old dining room built-in cabinet with hand tools and a bar of soap.
Build It With Jimmy DiResta | Construct an Adirondack-Style Outdoor Chair
An Adirondack-style chair can add a touch of modernity to your backyard or front lawn. Learn how to build your own from expert Jimmy DiResta.
How To Build a Rustic Headboard in 10 Simple Steps
You can build a rustic headboard with some basic tools and weathered wood. Read how to add an old-barn charm to your bedroom in our step-by-step guide.
How to Build a Rustic Dining Table For Your Dining Room
Building your own rustic dining table can bring warmth and personality to your living space. Read our step-by-step guide to learn how to complete construction.
7 Low-Cost, High-Style Furniture Upgrades | DIY on a Dime
Home-improvement bloggers are ingenious problem-solvers, making up in fearlessness what they may lack in funds. Here, seven of our favorite money-saving DIY projects, cleverly created to add style and function in every room of the house
How To Make a Built-In Bookcase with IKEA Shelves
Learn how to combine IKEA bookshelves to create an impressive built-in that will add functionality and style to your space.
Pro Restoration of Antique Wood Furniture
Pro painter Nick Slavik shows you how to spruce up an antique that is covered in thick shellac
Before and After: DIY Map-Drawer Dresser
Home-improvement fanatic Jenni Radosevich has been blogging about everything DIY on her website, I Spy DIY, for nearly a decade. Here's one of our favorite dresser upgrades on the Web
How To Build a Mudroom Bench
Learn how to build a stylish mudroom bench with our step-by-step guide. This DIY project will add storage and seating to your home.
How To Paint MDF Furniture
Learn how to paint MDF furniture with our step-by-step guide and discover tips for prep, priming, and painting for a smooth, durable finish.
How To Build an MDF Storage Bench
This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF.
How to Build a Rough-Sawn Headboard From Rustic Wood
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a headboard using rustic barnboard.
How To Build an Entryway Wall Shelf
Create a stylish and functional entryway wall shelf. Learn materials, tools, and steps to build this storage solution for your home.
Destination Antiquing
Planning a summer or fall getaway? These markets and fairs are worth a visit
Build It | Live Edge Slab Table
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a console table using a maple slab with a live edge on it
How To Turn a Wood Slab Into a Table
Rustic wood meets modern metal to create this striking piece of furniture. We show you how to make a live-edge console table of your own.
How to Build a Coffee Table
You can build a coffee table in just a few hours with basic cuts and pocket-screwed joints. Learn exactly how from This Old House's experts.
Mission-style Desk | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a version of a wonderful oak desk based on an original 1910 Oak Knee Hole Desk made by L&JG Stickley