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IKEA’s Furniture Buy Back Program Launches Abroad Before Black Friday

IKEA's new international buy back program gives furniture a second life while reducing landfill waste. It's not available in the U.S. — yet.

Even in the smallest spaces, there's room to make a big splash. Shopping for a comfy couch or lounge-worthy sectional...

At first glance, this bench may look like a complex project....

Nothing says easy outdoor living like the iconic Adirondack chair. With its wide arms, spacious low-slung seat, slanted back and...

Elegant outside, enormous space inside!

Build the perfect little shoe bench for your entryway

If shoes are taking over your entryway, it's time to do something! A shoe storage bench is a simple, double-duty...

Fan Spotlight: These Family Handyman readers put their woodworking and carpentry skills to good use, designing fun and functional bunk...

This is a classic mid-century modern bench design that you can buy for about $1,200 or build in one day...

Build this bench dog to make it easy to hold and work on ﬂat and irregularly shaped project parts. Just...

Make old furniture look new again in a weekend!

Open up cramped spaces by expanding a small kitchen

Cure back-door chaos!