Furniture Videos

These This Old House videos showcase all of our furniture projects, how-tos, and designs.

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How To Whitewash an Outdoor Bench

Whitewashing is a simple DIY project that can make a big impact. Find out how to whitewash an outdoor bench here.
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How to Build a Mobile Kitchen Island

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shows how to build a rolling kitchen cart with a butcher-block top.
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How To Build a Shaker End Table for Your Home

Kevin O’Connor meets Char Miller-King in her workshop to see how she simplifies building a Shaker-style table for a home.
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How To Build a Demilune Table in 12 Simple to Follow Steps

General contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor walk us through the process of building a demilune table in 12 simple steps.
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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 Build an Adirondack Chair

Tom Silva and Kevin O’Connor build a classic Adirondack chair. Tom demonstrates how to build an Adirondack chair by using a template and a project plan.
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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 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 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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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.
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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 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 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 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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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.
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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
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Hutch | New Yankee Workshop

Norm builds a modified chest of drawers from knotty pine featuring a base cabinet and an open shelf section
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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.
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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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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.
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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 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.
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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.