Furniture
Hutch | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a modified chest of drawers from knotty pine featuring a base cabinet and an open shelf section
Trestle Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds an easily-disassembled, cherry trestle table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Bedside Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a bedside table inspired by one found at the Hancock Shaker Village. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Blanket Chest | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a blanket chest of pine and lines it with aromatic cedar panels. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Workbench | New Yankee Workshop
Norm builds a workbench featuring an oak-edged hardwood top and a recessed tool storage area. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Corner Cupboard | New Yankee Workshop
Norm constructs a corner cupboard with glass-paned doors and a base cabinet with raised panel doors. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Drop Leaf Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm uses ash (a durable hardwood) to fashion a classic drop leaf table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
Corner Table | New Yankee Workshop
Norm uses salvaged lumber from a historic Virginia river to make a drop-leaf corner table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
7 Things You Didn't Know You Could Paint and What Paint to Use
From faux stone finishes to fabric upholstery, these creative painting projects will inspire you to see your home in a whole new light.
Build It | CNC Built Stool
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva travels to a workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.
How to Make a Sliced Twig Table
Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.
Daybed Alcove for $686
A homeowner infuses character into her 1915 home with a built-in storage bed made from stock kitchen cabinets
How to Make an Ocean Epoxy Table
Want to bring the beach indoors? Here’s how to make an ocean table with concrete and epoxy resin step by step.
16 DIY Table Ideas: From Coffee Tables to Picnic Tables
Want to build a table yourself? We’ve rounded up unique ideas and step-by-step guides so you can build any kind of table you’d like.
How To Build and Preserve a Reclaimed Heart Pine Bench
Add sturdiness and stylishness to your home by building your own reclaimed heart pine bench. Our step-by-step guide will lead you through the process.
Step-by-Step Polyurethane Application Guide
Polyurethane is a durable coating that has numerous applications. Learn our tips and tricks for applying polyurethane here.
How To Build and Finish a Simple Bookshelf From Stair Treads
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor use stair treads to create a simple bookshelf in Build It.
Build It | Simple Side Table
This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table for a living room or bedroom.
How To Build a Black Pipe Bookshelf
Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a shelf using black plumbing pipe and butcher block
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.
A Guide To Pet-Proof Furniture and Fabrics for Dog Lovers
Drool-worthy fabrics and savvy furniture strategies to keep your fabrics and furniture from going to the dogs
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.
7 Surprising Built-In Bookcase Designs
Get ideas to help you design and build built-in bookshelves to add more beautiful and functional storage to your room.
How To Install a Basement Bathroom
This Old House plumbing and heating expert Richard Trethewey shows how to rough-in the drainpipes for a basement bathroom.
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.
How To Spot a Fake Antique
Amy Hughes, author of Salvage Style, offers her hard-learned tips for telling the genuine article from an impostor.
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.
5 Easy Room Updates You (Probably) Never Thought Of
The folks at Apartment Therapy share nifty, thrifty interior-design ideas in a new book
10 Ways To Transform Sports Gear Into Kids’ Furniture
Old sports equipment doesn’t have to head for the trash. We cover 10 ways to transform sports gear into kids’ furniture in this article.
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.