Furniture How To & DIY

Improve the value of your home by discovering our furniture step-by-step tips & ideas.

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How to Kill Mold on Wood and When to Call a Professional

Our guide details how to safely get rid of mold in your house and can help you determine when the problem is too severe for you to tackle by yourself.
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How To Build a Rustic Side Table

Host Kevin O’Connor learns how to build a custom rustic side table using Sarah Nadarajah’s favorite techniques.
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How To Remove Pollen Stains From Outdoor Furniture

This guide will explain how to remove pollen from outdoor surfaces to keep chairs, tables, and outdoor cushions clean throughout the pollen-heavy months.
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How To Repair Aluminum Patio Chairs

Extend the life of your sling patio chairs with these tips.
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10 DIY Outdoor Furniture Ideas

Discover 10 ideas for deck and patio furniture you can make yourself—for both beginner and experienced woodworkers.
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How To Care for Wood Patio Furniture

Outdoor furniture is often made of resilient wood, but it’s not immune to the elements. Here’s how to keep your deck or patio set in top form.
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How to Build a DIY Nightstand

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique.
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How To Build a DIY Deck Lounger

House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse shows how to build a weatherproof lounge chair from composite deck boards.
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How to Build a Corner Bench

Do you have an awkward space near your staircase or entryway that could use some storage? Watch as House One editor and DIY expert Jenn Largesse builds a simple corner bench with storage near her stairs.
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How to Paint Upholstery

Transform a faded, stained, or outdated piece of fabric furniture with the products and easy technique detailed here.
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How To Build a Console Cabinet

Using pocket-hole joinery and plywood, DIY expert Jenn Largesse shares how she built a console cabinet on a budget.
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How To Build a Modern Slatted Bench

Read our DIY guide to craft a custom slatted bench to add stylish and functional decor to your living area or yard.
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How to Clean Upholstery

Read this guide on how to clean upholstery in your home in the most effective way.
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How To Build an Old Pine Coffee Table

Norm Abram and Jeff Sweenor demonstrate how to build a coffee table using old pine from a nearby family sawmill.
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How to Upholster a Round, Tufted Storage Ottoman (Part 2)

Transforming a plain ottoman into a tufted storage piece can give your living room a little extra something. Learn how to complete this do-it-yourself project in our step-by-step guide.
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How To Build a Round, Tufted Storage Ottoman (Part 1)

Learn how to build a frame for a round, tufted storage ottoman in the first part of this two-part project from DIY expert Jenn Largesse.
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How to Spray Paint Wood Furniture For a Fresh Look

Have some worn wood furniture in need of a makeover? Read this comprehensive guide to learn how to spray paint wood the expert way.
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How to Build a Shoe Dresser

Learn how to build a shoe dresser with This Old House DIY Expert & House One Editor, Jenn Largesse.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.