Furniture Videos

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

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Build It | Outdoor End Table

Outdoor end tables are great for taking on the boat, to the patio, or anywhere else one might enjoy a cold drink and a bowl of chips. When general contractor Tom Silva wanted to replicate an outdoor end table made from teak, host Kevin O’Connor wanted to be part of the process. Here’s how to build it.
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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.