Top 100 Furniture Projects

1. 46. Outdoor Cleanup (03:21)

   

   The Queen of Clean talks about sprucing up outdoor furniture.

2. 47. How to Give a Guest Cottage a Vintage Feel

   

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   The traditional frottage, or rubbing, technique gives warmth and an old look to a wall unit in a guest cottage.

   Time:

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   Cost:

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   Difficulty:

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3. 48. Front-Porch Bench (01:47)

   

   Jason builds a custom bench that makes a good first carpentry project.

4. 49. Versatile Bookshelves (20:00)

   

   Amy Devers constructs a simple yet versatile bookcase.

5. 50. Creating a Private Patio (01:00)

   

   Here are the DIY Basics for creating a private patio.

6. 51. How to Apply a Faux Wood Technique to a Dresser

   

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   After the walls are painted, the dresser in this bedroom gets a faux wood look using a graining tool.

   Time:

   Two Days

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

7. 52. Step Chair (03:43)

   

   Make this convenient accessory to your home with these step-by-step tricks.

8. 53. Santa Fe Coffee Table Makeover

   

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   Learn how to update a coffee table by painting it -- using rosemary and mint green paint.

   Time:

   Under Half Day

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy

9. 54. Safety Precautions for Chemical Strippers

   

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   Learn the proper techniques and materials needed to safely remove old finishes from wooden furniture and antiques.

   Time:

   2 hours

   Cost:

   $1 - $50

   Difficulty:

   Easy to Moderate

10. 55. Finishing Touches for a Modern Bedroom

    

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    A desk is transformed into a sleek, functional design element for a bedroom redesign.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $50 - $100

    Difficulty:

    Easy

11. 56. Lie-Nielsen Hand Scraper Set (01:14)

    

    Toss the sandpaper and get your surface smooth faster with this tool.

12. 57. Outdoor Living Spaces (01:00)

    

    Create an outdoor retreat that you'll enjoy throughout the year.

13. 58. How to Milk Paint a Vanity

    

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    An old-fashioned milk-paint treatment gives an antique look to this yard sale vanity.

    Time:

    Day

    Cost:

    $1 - $50

    Difficulty:

    Easy to Moderate

14. 59. How To Make a Stone-top Coffee Table

    

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    When is a stone more than a stone? When it's a coffee table.

    Time:

    Several Weekends

    Cost:

    $2,500 - $5,000

    Difficulty:

    Hard

15. 60. Sanding a Surface Evenly (00:00:23)

    

    Here's the secret to sanding wood to a smooth and level finish.