Here are 15 woodworking projects taken straight from the pages ... and this feeling holds true for furniture as it does for other aspects of our lives. Some contemporary designs force us to ...

Refinishing furniture can be a rewarding and engaging project you can do by yourself. Learning how to refinish wood furniture like chairs, cabinets and tables is an easy way to transform old ...

[Photo: Room & Board] In 2018, Room & Board launched the Urban Wood Project, a premium line of furniture made entirely from salvaged wood. It was ambitious, given that, until recently, salvaged ...

If your project requires hardwood, go for eucalyptus, which is often used in outdoor furniture and is known for its strength and sustainability. Transporting wood also adds to the carbon footprint ...

As Ikea’s wood guru Henrik Andersson explained to me, even the smallest change in how it makes its furniture can have a global impact. Andersson spent much of his youth in forests, and today ...

Wood veneers won't accept any sort of varnish ... and we recommend it for DIY furniture projects. It's non-toxic, evenly removes paint, and makes quick work of the paint removal process.

Remember, woodworking projects can generate more than just sawdust. If you’re refinishing a piece of furniture, for example, you could be exposing yourself to chemical strippers, wood stains ...