Refurbish restores; upcycle reimagines and is often easier for DIYers. Focus on solid wood or sentimental pieces; start small if short on time or budget. Avoid particle board, damaged laminate, and ...

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Okay, I’ll admit it. I’ve bought furniture on impulse or out of desperation without thinking about its environmental impact. That rickety $150 Ikea bed I used for only two years in grad school. The ...

When wear and tear take a toll on houses, we know what to do: Repair, repaint, even renovate. But what about the stuff under that roof? Furnishings also require repair — and sometimes change: Chairs ...

IKEA Houston now offers a buy back program for used furniture. Here's how shoppers can sell old IKEA items and receive store ...

Ikea, the Swedish retailer known for its meatballs and affordable furniture, is taking a different approach to outfitting interiors with a new concept store. The company will open its first secondhand ...

The summer before his junior year of high school, John Costello was looking through the “free” section of Craigslist when he stumbled upon a used set of office cubicles. For Costello, now a junior at ...

Before you take that dresser or desk home from the thrift store, take a minute to determine whether the piece is truly worth revamping. Here, expert DIYers speak to the pros and cons of refurbishing ...