Furniture

Your furniture is what makes a house your home, and it’s important to keep it in tip-top shape. Learn how you can protect your couches, tables, and chairs—whether they’re in your living room or on your patio.

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Professional decorator choosing the best upholstery for the armchair by holding fabric samples against it
Apr 15, 2024
Apr 15, 2024
You can save money by reupholstering your furniture over buying new, but how much does reupholstery cost? Find out in this cost guide.
Couple refinishing furniture outside house
May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024
Your furniture refinishing cost will vary depending on the refinishing method, the type of furniture, and labor costs. Learn your potential furniture refinishing cost.
woman playing pool at home
Jan 29, 2024
Jan 29, 2024
Learning how much it costs to refelt a pool table is the first step to getting your game back in top shape. Here's what to know about each type of table.
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Interior view of German house dating from 1820
Should you restore or refinish furniture? The answer will depend on the extent of the damage and whether you want to update or maintain its current look.
Couple refinishing furniture outside house
Your furniture refinishing cost will vary depending on the refinishing method, the type of furniture, and labor costs. Learn your potential furniture refinishing cost.
Professional decorator choosing the best upholstery for the armchair by holding fabric samples against it
You can save money by reupholstering your furniture over buying new, but how much does reupholstery cost? Find out in this cost guide.
woman playing pool at home
Learning how much it costs to refelt a pool table is the first step to getting your game back in top shape. Here's what to know about each type of table.
Contemporary living room with a white sofa
Natural sunshine is great for a warm, homey room, but UV rays take their toll on wood, leather, and upholstery. Learn how to protect your furniture from sun damage in five easy steps.
A small apartment with a murphy bed
Learning how to build a Murphy bed is a DIY challenge for handy homeowners with spatially challenged homes. Grab your tools and follow this guide.
A boho entrance with a retro mirror
Repurposing furniture is an easy way to breathe new life into old, beloved pieces. With the right tools and a bit of time, just about anyone can DIY this project.
A woman reading with her cat in the living room
Keep your leather furniture looking perfect for years to come with these couch cleaning tips for spills and sticky situations like gum and candy.
Woman in the living room tidying up sofa cushions
If you love your couch but don’t love the smell, it’s time to clean it. Learn how to make your own DIY upholstery cleaner in this expert guide.
Father and daughter painting chair outside
Have a piece of furniture that doesn’t work in your space or needs a refresh? Learn how to paint furniture at home with these simple steps.
 A male carpenter in a plaid shirt staining a wood plank
Staining wood may seem like a simple DIY project, but there’s more to it than you may think. Learn how to stain wood like a pro with this easy-to-follow guide.
A woman measuring chair to be reupholstered
What is reupholstery, anyway? Learn more about how reupholstery updates furniture by improving its structure and updating the exterior.