13 Different Sofa Styles
Fresh out of university, I thought the different types of sofas were: futon, (inherited from a friend-of-a-friend’s older brot...
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5 Tips for Caring for Your Leather
Though there are a multitude of fabric options available when it comes to your furniture, leather has always been a front-runner. Th...
6 DIY Benches Made from Chairs
Beautiful Blue Image 1 of 6 What a gorgeous bench! Lovely color and it has a country feel to it as well. Source
6 Quick Tips to Update Your Living Room Decor
Are you ready to give your living room a fresh, new look that is both on trend and classic at the same time? Interior stylist, Kelly...
8 Great Ways to Upcycle a Dresser
Upcycling a dresser doesn’t just mean a paint job. These creative upcycle projects give the dresser a whole new life; and new...
A Chair Affair
Chair Affair is an annual fundraising project hosted by the Furniture Bank. Designers take old furniture pieces and give them new li...
Choosing the Right Sofa for Your Space
If you’re in the market for a new sofa but don’t even know where to begin, we’ve got some tips to help you choose...
Creative DIY Ideas for Your Home Bar
A home bar is the ultimate luxury and a great place to add your own personal flair. Barrel Bar Image 1 of 7 For something with a old...
DIY Children’s Art Table
Dear Marc: We took a weekend trip with our kids last weekend! It was our first trip as a family. With our busy schedule, it’s...
DIY Cottage Chic Desk
Dear Marc: We are having a great summer! The weather is perfect for cottage country. We have a quaint little cottage that has been i...
DIY Faux Fur Chair Project
Dear Marc: I found a faux fur chair with natural stained wood at a flea market and I want to refinish it. I went to a fabric store t...
DIY French Provincial Chair Update
Dear Marc: Is it possible to modernize a French Provincial chair so that it fits into a more contemporary setting? We’re debat...
DIY Guestbook Autograph Table
Dear Marc: My best girlfriend is getting married. As her bridesmaid, I’d like to give her something special for her wedding da...
DIY Patio Table Project
Dear Marc: While remodeling our family room, I decided to get rid of a set of coffee table and side tables. They have glass tops and...
DIY Repurposed Trunk Coffee Table
Dear Marc, I found an old trunk at a flea market. It looks pretty old, I think it would make a great accent piece in my home. Where...
DIY Suitcase Coffee Table
Dear Marc: I bought new luggage after twenty-five years of owning the same luggage. The new set has wheels and you have no idea how...
Hardwood VS Engineered Hardwood
Picking your flooring is a big decision. Changing your floors is not as simple as changing your curtains so you want to make sure yo...
How to Choose the Right Area Rug
You can buy a rug everywhere from the dollar store to Urban Outfitters to a marketplace in the Middle East for several thousands of...
How To Create A Masculine Bedside Table
Dear Marc: I find your column very informative! There is a side table that has been in my bedroom for years. My ex-wife had purchase...
How To Reupholster An Old Stool
Dear Marc: I enjoy reading your column! I have an old stool (chair height) that needs some TLC. It’s old and ratty and I’...
Refinishing an Old Bedroom Dresser
Dear Marc: Do you have ideas for refinishing an old bedroom dresser? It’s a low, two-drawer dresser with a honey wood finish....
Rock And Roll Side Table
Dear Marc: I inherited my mother’s old records. I remember many times listening to them as we baked on Saturday mornings when...
Updating An Old Table
Dear Marc: I picked up an old metal base retail counter during a closing out sale. The wood top is in rough shape (scratches and scr...