How to Build Custom Built-Ins with IKEA Billy Bookcases
A wall of true custom builtins can cost more than every other piece of furniture in the room combined. That's why so many homeowners…
Category: DIY Furniture Makeovers
How to Level a Wobbly Thrifted Credenza on Uneven Floors
You set a drink down and the whole thing rocks. A wobbly credenza is annoying, but on a thrifted piece it also hammers old…
How to Remove Super Glue from Finished Wood Furniture Safely
Super glue on a finished table looks scarier than it is. If you're wondering how to remove super glue from finished wood furniture, the…
How to Fix Cracked Lacquer Crazing on Vintage Tables
That spiderweb of fine cracks across your vintage table's top is lacquer crazing, and it's more fixable than it looks. Learning how to fix…
How to Treat Woodworm in Thrift Store Furniture
You've spotted tiny holes in a secondhand dresser, and now you need to know how to treat wood boring beetles or woodworm in thrift…
Can You Sand Over Bondo Wood Filler on Furniture? Here’s How
If you are wondering whether you can sand over bondo wood filler on furniture, the short answer is absolutely yes. Woodworkers and furniture restorers…
How to Fix Sticky Wood Drawers with Candle Wax or Paraffin
You yank the drawer, it groans, and then it jams halfway. If you're wondering how to fix sticky wood drawers using candle wax or…
How to Fix a Sagging Bottom in an Old Dresser Drawer
Figuring out how to reinforce sagging bottom in old dresser drawer panels sounds like a carpentry job. It's really a 30 to 90 minute…
How to Re-Glue a Split Solid Wood Tabletop the Right Way
Learning how to reglue a split solid wood tabletop is mostly about diagnosis, not glue. The crack is a symptom, and wood movement is…
How to Fix Stripped Screw Holes in Furniture Hinges Fast
You go to tighten a sagging cabinet door and the hinge screw just spins in place. That's a stripped screw hole, and knowing how…
