A new guide from The How-To Home offers step-by-step techniques to refresh old furniture, from deep cleaning and repairs to painting, stenciling, and reupholstering. The article emphasizes preparation ...

Looking to give your patio a chic upgrade without breaking the bank? One mom-of-three in Boston has "saved thousands" building DIY furniture for her home. TikToker Alexis Sullivan (@builtbylex), a ...

There's been a time in everyone's life when we've all attempted to do a DIY project. Whether it was turning a mason jar into a cute toothbrush holder for the bathroom or using paint chips to transform ...

What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where ...

Homeowners are increasingly embracing DIY furniture transformations and vintage-inspired details to personalize interiors without overspending. From updating hardware to repainting old pieces, these ...

The following excerpt on copper tables was taken from DIY Furniture (Laurence King Publishing, 2011) by Christopher Stuart. Stuartfeatures 30 designs by leading designer-makers from around the world.

OR START SMALL WITH A FURNITURE REFRESH. >> I’M DAN. >> DAN ISN’T USUALLY GIVING ADVI ABOUT WOOD AND PAINT. INSTEAD HE’S GIVING ADVICE TO ATHLETES AT TUFTS UNIVERSITY. AS THE DIRECTOR OF SPORTS ...

The cabinet at right conceals a fold-down Murphy bed to quickly convert this small living space into a bedroom. Empty walls can be put to work with space-saving furniture, such as this drop-front desk ...

Bob Baxter, of Paso Robles, checks out the new ReMaker Space which will feature a fully equipped workshop with both hand and power tools. Designed for do-it-yourself projects, furniture restoration, ...