You don’t need an expensive workshop to bring old furniture back to life. In this video, we restore a worn-out wooden chair using only cheap, accessible tools—perfect for beginners and DIY lovers.

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While the craft of chair caning takes years to learn and perfect, Emily Uphill can’t help but think her skill at the trade might be a bit genetic, too. After all, she learned to weave cane and other ...

One of the easiest ways to give an old piece of furniture a fresh new look is by painting it. But if you’re not a painting professional or are new to the challenging world of DIY, painting furniture ...

Can anyone please recommend an expert in antique furniture restoration? I need some repair work done on two antique desks, one of which is revolutionary war era (broken hinge, cracked wood). Thanks!

Vintage furniture often comes with a higher price tag, and I’ve learned that it’s not just because the pieces are old or ...

Q: We acquired a Knabe baby grand piano from a neighbor whose grandfather purchased it in the 1920s. The wood is really dull, and we’d like to be able to polish or refinish it without damaging the ...