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 ...

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 ...

Witness the incredible transformation of a damaged chair into a valuable masterpiece. This restoration process shows step-by-step how to repair, refinish, and reupholster furniture. Breathe new life ...

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 ...

Giving an old, broken, or salvaged chair a new life is a fun and creative way you can repurpose your old furniture. More than ...

Reupholstering a chair may take time and planning, but it's a great DIY project that can help revitalize something unique.

Q: We have a glider and a chair on our deck that we can no longer use because the plastic bits have worn away and some of the metal pieces are broken or missing. I believe the frames themselves are in ...

Dorothy Laye sits quietly as her hands precisely weave a pattern on an old cane chair. None of the people around her, or their chatter, pose a distraction. Laye, 76, worked for 34 years as a math ...