Woodworking Furniture

Learn how to craft and repair furniture with these woodworking tips and techniques.

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How to Build a Bench With an Epoxy River

Epoxy resin river tables are popular in homes and on social media. Here's how to build a bench using this...


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How to Build an Adirondack Chair

Simple construction, maximum comfort—this is one of the best adirondack chair designs you'll find around!


Gulf Wax for Sticky Drawers

Rub a block of Gulf Wax along the wooden drawer slides and along any other high-friction points on the drawers....


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Easy Wooden Outdoor Chairs and Benches You Can DIY

These amazing wooden lawn chairs and benches may look difficult to build, but they're actually really easy—even for a beginner!...


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How to Build a Cedar Potting Bench

Complete plans for building a potting bench.


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How to Build an Outdoor Storage Bench

Elegant outside, enormous storage space inside!


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14 Expert Tips for Tight Miters

Pro tricks for air-tight joints.


How to Build an Entryway Coat Rack and Storage Bench

If your entryway is littered with shoes and jackets, purses and book bags,...

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Modular Workbench

Five foldout features make this bench a perfect project for even small shop spaces.


21 Bunk Bed Ideas for Instant Inspiration!

Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...


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How to Sharpen a Chisel

Go from dull to razor-sharp in no time!


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Saturday Morning Workshop: How To Build A Folding Adirondack Chair

Start relaxing at your happy place and make this folding version of the classic outdoor lounge chair in one day.


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Refinish Furniture Without Stripping It

Learn how to refinish furniture faster and easier by avoiding stripping. A seasoned pro tells you how to clean, repair...


6 Pieces of Small Room Furniture That Make a Big Impression

These brilliant pieces of small room furniture will maximize your space to improve the layout and flow.


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What to Know About Using a Bench Grinder

A bench grinder is probably not a tool you’ll use every day. However, if it’s available and set up correctly,...


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How to Build a Space-Saving Flip-Top Workbench

A space-saving workshop on wheels!


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What Does a Planer Do?

Smooth rough lumber, clean up sawn edges and reclaim salvaged boards with a wood planer

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Portable Router Table Base

Just when you thought you’d seen every possible use for your portable workbench (the Workmate bench is shown here), here’s...


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Simple Timber Outdoor Bench

We knew what we wanted in a bench, and this one has it...


12 Incredible Pieces of DIY Outdoor Furniture

With something for the absolute beginner and expert alike, these 12 DIY outdoor furniture projects will transform your patio or...


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How to Patch Veneer with Quickwood

Fixing a chipped piece of veneer isn't as hard as you think.


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Furniture Stripping: Tips for Refinishing

Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!


Fix Wooden Table Legs

The trick is to keep the nuts and bolts tight

How To Remove Stains In Wood Furniture

Removing stains in wood furniture doesn't have to involve sanding and refinishing. Try these methods first.


How to Fix a Wobbly Chair

Frustrated by a loose, wobbling chair? This step-by-step walkthrough shows how to fix a wobbly chair's loose connections.


How To Open a Stuck Drawer

A light cleaning and lubrication makes an amazing difference



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Stone Inlay Concrete Bench

Quikrete's 5000 concrete mix is a great formula for building your own backyard bench.


Fast Furniture Fixes

Repair nicks, scratches, dings and dents in your wood furniture. Plus, use easy repairs for everyday furniture to save a...