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 ...

Q: My son knocked over one of our kitchen chairs and broke the top slat. It’s a Pottery Barn Isabella chair that we got in 2014, and unfortunately they no longer make the chair in this color. The ...

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 ...

We are becoming increasingly clueless about practical work. Yet so many household problems are simple to fix - even if you think a screwdriver is a cocktail. The Green Party's Siân Berry, who has just ...

It's frustrating when something in your house breaks, especially when you consider DIY home repair options. The repairs may not need immediate attention, but eventually, you'll have to address them. A ...

When news breaks, you need to understand what actually matters — and what to do about it. At Vox, our mission to help you make sense of the world has never been more vital. But we can’t do it on our ...