Learning how to paint your own furniture opens up a world of opportunities, allowing you to create custom pieces while saving money. In addition, thrifting and upcycling your home decor can benefit ...

More than a decade ago, Jerralynn Ness stumbled upon the kind of find most collectors only dream about. It was a 1929 Monterey fold-out bar in mint condition, with pounded brass hardware, a tiled top ...

At every talk I give on downsizing, the subject of handing furniture off to grown kids comes up. And every time I deliver the bad news: The kids don’t want your stuff. Invariably, parents moan and ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Before you toss out an old piece of wood furniture, consider giving it new life with a fresh coat of paint; but it might be time to put down ...

Sanding is universally accepted as a standard step when painting laminate furniture, but it is also considered to be one of the most time-consuming and fiddly. The good news is that with careful ...

Learn how to paint old furniture like a pro with Chalk Paint in four easy steps. The hardest part is choosing which beautiful ...

One of the folding benches as it appeared in a period photograph of Monroe’s home. This Mexican bench with scalloped trim, is expected to sell for $8,000 to $10,000. As shown here in a vintage ...