Furnishings

Are you going to paint that?!? Read these expert tips before you do.

Instead of buying new furniture or appliances, just give what you have a face lift!

Choose one of these three varieties according to your desired look and the furniture material.

Add a finishing touch to your bedroom with this easy decor piece that's simple to make and stylish!

Next time you find some free pallets, don't pass them by. Instead, give one of these DIYs a try.

Customize your own DIY ottoman for storage and extra seating.

Don't kick that rusty patio set to the curb! Give it new life with either paint or car wax.

Don't put that old sofa on the curb! Give it new life with paint.

Veneered particle board is a quality, budget-friendly option

Laminate wood is popular because it's cheap and sturdy.

Water will warp the surface of your ping pong table, but with glue, clamps, and the proper technique you can fix the problem.

Kitchen drawer slides are usually exposed to a lot of wear and tear due to excessive opening and closing

Reupholstering will revitalize the appearance of the chair.

Many types of chairs use the same mounting styles so when it comes to repair, you can likely use one of these four fixes.

Bamboo furniture is an elegant and dramatic accent to a home.

A waxed finish on a wood table looks highly luxurious.

Teak is a great choice for outdoor furniture, but eventually it may need some TLC to bring it back to new-looking condition.

The success of your completed project might depend on choosing the right finish for the job.

If the seats of your wood chairs are worn out, damaged, or just need an update, you can tackle the task without buying all new furniture.

Polyurethane will create a good, hard finish on wood.

It's surprisingly easy to reupholster bar stools.

Water-based varnishes are used as lacquers and are made up of solvents.

Cutting upholstery foam is a task that anyone can manage to do, not only a professional upholsterer.

Bamboo has a naturally-protective coating that makes it repel finishes, but there is a way you can stain it.