Reinventing a piece of furniture is always fun and also can be an adventure, especially if you are trying a new DIY technique. My daughter wanted to update a 1960s desk that had great lines and I ...

From scraping to sanding to priming to painting, it’s delightful once you figure out how to avoid the pitfalls. Painting an old chair: harder than it looks. Credit... Supported by By Tim Heffernan ...

What began with a little girl given free rein to paint second-hand furniture that her mother provided has evolved into a lifelong devotion that became the foundation of a successful business. Revived ...

At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...

What is it about DIY furniture makeovers that seem so intimidating? You've been meaning to dress up that old dresser, wooden chair, or boring bar stool for a while now, but you're not even sure where ...

The Standard's journalism is supported by our readers. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. When it comes to furniture, a fresh coat of paint can be all ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The furniture pieces at your local thrift shop might not look like treasures at first glance, but with the right mindset and tools, they can ...

A WOMAN has proved you don’t need to fork out for an expensive desk by transforming an old one she picked up second hand. J’marie Shepherd spent just £10 on paint and £12 on some new handles, and her ...