This wobbly, old chair was made using mortise-and-tenon construction. There were nails in almost every joint. Always look for hidden nails if a joint doesn’t come apart easily, otherwise you’ll damage ...

Old furniture, whether a family heirloom or consignment shop find, is often better made than anything you can buy today. Transform your old or new-to-you furniture into beautiful, functional pieces ...

Q: My son knocked over one of our kitchen chairs and broke the top slat. It’s a Pottery Barn Isabella chair that we got in 2014, and unfortunately they no longer make the chair in this color. The ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

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correction An earlier version of this story mistakenly reported that joints repaired with hide glue are weaker than wood. In general, using hide glue results in joints that are stronger than wood. The ...

Furniture restoration and home transformation stories have a charm all of their own. Old pieces carry the warmth of the hands ...

Summit resident Eebie Zobitz proudly displays her grandfather's high chair that has held for at least four generations. After it was restored by the SAGE Furniture Restoration Workshop recently, the ...

Protect your wooden furniture from termite damage with these seven effective and practical tips. Learn how to keep your home ...