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 ...

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 ...

Chances are you've sat in a chair that has been less than reliable. Perhaps you have even witnessed a chair collapse under someone's weight. Tens of thousands of chairs break every year because they ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Q-The spindles on one of my maple chairs keep coming loose, even though I have tried several types of glue to fasten them. The spindles are now so loose I can pull them out. How can I fix them? A-A ...

If there's one thing all 21st century wood-workers can claim, it's remarkably good fortune. We have the tools to make the most tedious job effortless and the trickiest joint flawless. And, anything ...

Across Britain, a humble bathroom staple is finding its way back to sideboards and dressers, calming nerves about scuffed heirlooms. A tin of shoe polish, ...

BEING able to repair and restore wood furniture means that you can extend the life of the pieces you already own and you can look at the option of buying pieces of wood furniture that need TLC. Solid ...