Furniture Videos

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.

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

Kevin O’Connor meets Char Miller-King in her workshop to see how she simplifies building a Shaker-style table for a home.

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

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.

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.

Norm Abram and Jeff Sweenor demonstrate how to build a coffee table using old pine from a nearby family sawmill.

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

Want to refurbish an old rattan char? Follow these instructions to learn how to update a rattan chair with spray paint.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a modern storage bench out of a single sheet of MDF.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor build a headboard using rustic barnboard.

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

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.

Norm builds a version of a wonderful oak desk based on an original 1910 Oak Knee Hole Desk made by L&JG Stickley

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

Norm builds an easily-disassembled, cherry trestle table. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects

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

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

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

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

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

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva travels to a workshop in San Francisco to build a stool using computer-based tools.

Maker Jimmy DiResta and Kevin O’Connor built this cool metal side table on an episode of Ask This Old House.

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.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva and host Kevin O’Connor use stair treads to create a simple bookshelf in Build It.

This Old House general contractor, Tom Silva, shows how to construct a simple yet beautiful side table for a living room or bedroom.

Ask This Old House general contractor Tom Silva creates a shelf using black plumbing pipe and butcher block