Until you have guests over for dinner. Not too long ago, a friend pulled out her chair and tried to wipe it clean before she sat down. It was time for new upholstery. But that can be a pricey ...

In home decorating circles, shabby-chic is no new trend, but its fresh, French-inspired colour palette and casual style stands the test of time. Best of all, getting involved doesn’t need to cost the ...

In this video, learn how to create DIY modern plywood chairs using Baltic birch plywood, with two chairs built from one sheet. These chairs are designed to complement a modern plywood dining table ...

Courtney Meldrem upscaled the decor of her Jefferson City home when she repainted a hand-me-down dining room furniture set a couple of months ago. "I purchased this hutch with a matching table and ...

You don't need to renovate your whole room to get more out of it. Here's how to redo your dining space on a budget. Updating your dining room can give you a good reason to gather around the table for ...

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 ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. As the economic downturn drives people to spend more time in the home and restricts their spending power, DIY seems ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you live in an area with loads of thrift stores, you know how tempting they are. I personally could (and often do) spend entire days ...