Furniture - Hunker

By Rob Johnstone

Is Restor-A-Finish A Miracle Product For Your Scratched Up Furniture?

Don't give up on your scratched up furniture: There may be a product that can save the day. Here's what our expert woodworker has to say about this product.

Using a hex wrench to assemble flat-pack IKEA furniture

By Ron Baker

The IKEA Effect: Why You Secretly Love Assembling Your Own Furniture

Do you love assembling your own furniture? Does DIY give you a sense of fulfillment? There could be a psychological explanation behind this: the IKEA effect.

A collection of worn tires in various sizes are stacked outside, set on a concrete floor.

By Jason Rochlin

Recycle Old Tires To Make Fun Outdoor Patio Furniture

If you want outdoor patio furniture with a bit of fun and whimsy, consider using old tires for a table or chair. This DIY project is a fun way to recycle.

filing cabinet or apothecary chest made of dark wood

By Rob Johnstone

Is Refinishing Wooden Furniture A Good Idea? What You Need To Know

One of the best woodworking projects is to refinish a piece of wooden furniture. But is it a good idea to DIY this? Our expert woodworker gives us his thoughts.

spare bedroom with daybed covered in pillows and drawers below next to a white desk with green velvet office chair

By Erika Dale

Tips To Turn Your Spare Bedroom Into A Multi-Functional Space

If you're lucky enough to have a spare bedroom, you can create a multi-functional space that serves as a sleeping area for guests and a room to use year-round.

modern living room built-in cabinets with light gray lower cabinets, a dark wood upper backdrop, and dark wood upper shelves around a TV

By Erika Dale

Built-In Living Room Storage Is More Accessible Than Ever With This DIY Hack

If you want built-in living room storage without spending tons on professional work or building everything from scratch, this DIY hack makes it a lot easier.

sofa in peach and gray colored living room

By Gabrielle Hondorp

Sofa Vs. Couch Vs. Sectional: The Definitions You've Been Looking For

Do you know the difference between a sofa, a couch, and a sectional? Knowing the correct definitions can help you shop and decorate for your home.

By Rob Johnstone

Save Your Outdoor Wood Furniture From Rotting With These Expert Tips

If you want to stop your outdoor wood furniture from succumbing to rot, follow these expert tips. Your wooden chairs and tables just need a little TLC.

By Gabrielle Hondorp

5 Signs Your Home Design Aesthetic Is Horribly Outdated

Nobody wants to live in a house with a design aesthetic that looks horribly dated, but if you have these five signs in your home decor, you might be in danger.

By Ethan Harrison Smith

Placement & Design Tips For A Bulky Grandfather Clock

If you purchased or inherited a bulky grandfather clock, it should have the best possible location in your home. With these design and decor tips, it will.

By Rob Johnstone

DIY Woodworking For Beginners: The 3 Tools You'll Need To Get Started

Woodworking may seem like an expert-level hobby, but the reality is that you need only three tools to get started. You'll be a DIY wood master in no time.

ice chest with beverages and ice, with people's legs in the background

By Jillian Chapman

Keep Drinks Cool With A Stylish Ice Chest Made Of Wood Pallets

There's nothing like a rustic, old-fashioned ice chest for your house or patio. Upcycle wood pallets to create a truly unique and gorgeous version of a cooler.

By Rob Johnstone

You're Using The Wrong Glue For These Materials (& What You Should Use Instead)

To complete your project the right way, you need to make sure you're using the correct adhesive. Chances are that you're using the wrong glue for your material.

By Rob Johnstone

The Wood Filler Hack That'll Get You Smooth Results (With Less Sanding)

Filling cracks is easy enough, but sanding afterward is beyond tedious. Thankfully, there's an easy trick to make the process far less intensive.

asian person wearing glasses putting up cups and dishware into a wooden cabinet

By Gabrielle Hondorp

Free Up Cabinet Storage Space With A Low-Cost DIY That Doubles As Decor

If you want to free up some precious cabinet space in your kitchen, we've found a budget-friendly DIY with Dollar Tree items that also works as decor.

A bathroom with gray cabinets, white counters, off-white walls, and bronze light and plumbing fixtures

By Erika Dale

Bland Is Boring: Why Decorating For Resale Is Ruining Interior Design (& Your Home)

The interior design world is overtaken by boring, cookie-cutter designs made for resale value. Here's why we need to embrace color & customization instead.

entryway with checkerboard floors and white walls that contains shoes and boots all stacked up in piles on top of each other

By Erika Dale

The Stylish IKEA Storage Item That Keeps Shoe Clutter Tucked Away And Organized

Shoe clutter can drive you bonkers, but this affordable IKEA storage item offers a clever solution for small spaces to add style while keeping things organized.

messy wicker basket of laundry full of unfolded clothes sitting on the couch

By Gabrielle Hondorp

The Brilliant IKEA Hack That Will Keep Your Laundry Basket Out Of Sight

IKEA, along with a hefty DIY project, can create a laundry hamper solution of your dreams. This stylish hack is genius and will keep messy clothes out of sight.

blonde woman with striped red shirt has a hammer and is working on a small piece of white furniture while her orange cat sits on it

By Gabrielle Hondorp

Turn An Old Nightstand Into A Stylish Pet Feeding Station With Hidden Toy Storage

Pet stuff has a way of taking over our homes, whether it's bowls, toys, or food. You can DIY a feeding station with an old nightstand without sacrificing style.

woman surrounded by plants sitting on porch with basket storage visible

By Holly Gates

Turn A Basic Planter Into A Stylish Patio Side Table With Hidden Storage

You don't need to buy a new side table for your patio when you can create one that's stylish using a basic planter. Oh, and this DIY comes with hidden storage.

By Rob Johnstone

Here's What's Wrong With Your Sanding Technique (And How To Sand Wood Like A Pro)

Sanding is never fun, but everything about how you're doing it makes it far worse than it needs to be. Here are some master tips from an expert woodworker.

Bobby Berk smiling wearing a sparkly black tuxedo and a brown tshirt at a Los Angeles LGBT Center event

By Jillian Chapman

Bobby Berk Warns To Avoid Making This Common Living Room Furniture Mistake

If you're shopping for new living room furniture, interior designer Bobby Berk has a warning so that you can avoid making this common mistake.

By Jillian Chapman

Stone Dining Room Tables: What You Should Know Before Buying

A stone dining table can be the centerpiece of your dining room or kitchen, but before you buy one, there are a few things you should consider first.

By Jason Rochlin

Easily Remove Drywall Anchors In A Pinch With TikTok's Clever Corkscrew Hack

It can be a pain to remove a drywall anchor, but a corkscrew hack from TikTok makes the job easier and faster. This home improvement task can be painless.

By Holly Gates

Save Linen Closet Space & Use This Sleek Storage Method To Elevate Your Bedroom

If you need more storage in your bedroom, there's a clever solution that could make things a lot easier while making your indoor space look more attractive.

Nate Berkus standing in an in-progress house

By Paige Gawley

Nate Berkus Proves How One Unique Addition Can Totally Enhance Your Living Room

There's one unique, clever addition that can totally transform the way your living room, according to famed HGTV star and interior designer Nate Berkus.

By Erika Dale

King Size Mattress Too Small? These Cozy Beds Are Even Bigger

If you think the king-sized mattress is as big as it gets, you're wrong. These oversized beds can make your bedroom a cozy place for everyone in the house.