Medium-density fiberboard, known simply as MDF, is common for both furniture and home construction these days. The inexpensive engineered wood material—a composite of sawdust and resins, fused ...

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls.

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At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...

Browse the local flea market or scan Craigslist, and you'll find a surplus of affordable but dated wood furniture. From '80s oak dressers to grandmotherly side tables, these vintage pieces might seem ...

SHAKER HEIGHTS -- You spent a week carefully sanding, priming and painting that cute chest of drawers you rescued from your aunt's attic. But your best friend is bragging on Facebook about how she ...

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The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to furniture, a fresh coat of paint can be all ...

Are you ready to discover how one clever woman named Jen Rothbury turned a basic IKEA HEMNES table into a gorgeous, eye-catching conversation piece? Let's dive into the details and learn how to ...

To make your DIY library with ease, opt for MDF furniture, an economical and easy-to-work material. Choose a bookcase that fits the dimensions of your room. It should ideally be placed around 50 cm ...