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How to Build a Headboard for a Bed

Choose the wood that you'll use for the base of the headboard., Create a faux headboard if you don't have the right...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Build a Loft Bed

Measure for the desired height., Attach the headboard to the wall., Attach the sideboard., Attach the foot board...

23 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Build a Tall Drawer Chest

Decide on how big the chest of drawers is going to be and how many drawers will it have., Assemble the bottom panel...

11 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Build a Wooden Bed Frame

Purchase all the gear you need., Mount the bed rail hangers., Attach the support rails., Create the support blocks...

9 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Age Wooden Furniture

Wear down your furniture with sandpaper., Simulate worm holes., Imitate wear and tear with dents, scrapes and dings...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Build a Plant Dolly

Choose a barrel., Make a paper template for the dolly platform., Transfer the template to a piece of plywood., Cut the...

14 steps 3 min Advanced
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How to Apply Glaze to Wood Furniture

Make sure your furniture has already received a base coat., Buy glaze or mix it yourself., Mask your furniture and...

15 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Design a Skull Patio Chair

Find a design you like for your chairs., Print the design and have it enlarged., Sketch the skull design on the chair.

3 steps 2 min Easy
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How to Build a Porch Swing

Measure the space where you want to install your swing., Choose the materials you will use for building your swing...

19 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Paint Chairs

Choose the type of chair to paint., Choose the type of paint., Place drop cloth or newspapers under chair at least 2 to...

29 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Reupholster Kitchen Chairs

Unscrew the seat from your chair frame., Make a mark on the front and back of the seat., Remove the staples from the...

17 steps 4 min Advanced
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How to Paint a Cane Chair

Set up your work area., Remove old, flaky paint., Let the chair dry for 24 to 48 hours, and then sand it with...

11 steps 2 min Medium
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How to Paint a Baseball Bat

Plan your project., Choose your paint., Decide if you want to use stencils or decals to accentuate the bat, or if you...

15 steps 2 min Advanced
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How to Build Simple Floating Shelves

Cut out (or purchase) two identically-sized wooden panels for each shelf., Cut out (or purchase) at least two long...

19 steps 5 min Advanced
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How to Create Invisible Shelves

Choose a suitable book that you won't want to read ever again., Trace an L-bracket onto the inside of the book., Cut...

9 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Build Shelves

Choose your shelving board., Select the shelf support according to the style of shelf., Find some bricks and shelf...

35 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Distress Wood Furniture

Choose a piece of furniture to distress., Protect the area or move the piece to a different location., If it's painted...

23 steps 7 min Advanced
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How to Paint Bare Wood

Acquire oil based paints, which air dry slowly., Paint the under-coat., Paint the second coat, but be much more careful...

8 steps 1 min Medium
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How to Paint Wicker

Gather your supplies and equipment., Choose and prepare your work area., Vacuum up dust and loose debris on the...

5 steps 3 min Medium
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How to Paint Pine

Fill in holes and imperfections on the pine., Sand the pine., Apply a primer., Choose a paint color for the pine...

6 steps 2 min Medium

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