Furniture Renovation

From insightful plans to how to guides, learn about all things furniture renovation.

Worn brown leather chair in need of repair.

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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 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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.