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Types of Antique Tables

Tables are considered antique when they are found to be made before the early 19th century. The types of wood used in many antique tables ar...
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How to Use SketchUp: A Table Tutorial

Google Sketchup is a powerful and easy-to-use 3D modeling application. It comes in two versions: freeware and SketchUp Pro. The freeware ver...
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Can I Build Pedestals for Washers & Dryers?

Pedestals for washing machines and dryers are a good idea. If you have front-loading machines, they are a great idea. They make loading and ...
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What Is a Drexel Chippendale Banded Table?

The Drexel Heritage furniture company produced its first furniture piece in 1903. After building its reputation as a maker of quality furnit...
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How Does a Food Service Steam Table Work?

Steam tables have been used in commercial kitchens for decades. Steam tables allow the cooking staff to serve a large amount and variety of ...
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Furniture Styles of Chairs & Tables

When buying furniture for your home, choosing the right style can make all the difference in creating the right look for a room. In particul...
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Height of a Normal Kitchen Counter

Most kitchens built today are fitted with stock cabinets finished to a standard 34-1/2 inches in height. That standard was researched in the...
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What Size Dining Table to Use for a Dining Room

There are a lot of things to consider when decorating your dining room and picking the furniture. The size of your table is one of the first...
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How to Build a Pedestal Platform Bed

Bed frames are typically constructed out of metal, in which sits a mattress on top of a box spring. If you do not want to use a metal frame ...
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How to Design a Breakfast Bar

A breakfast bar can add an extra place for family gatherings, socialization and food preparation to your kitchen. Breakfast bars are usually...
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How to Make a Dining Table Expand

If you love to entertain a big group for dinner but do not have the space to keep a full-length table on display year round, why not make an...
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Carving Techniques: Table Side in the Dining Room

Carving meat is a skill that requires practice. Meat is made up of thousands of strands of muscle, and randomly hacking at it will detract c...
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How to Make Round Kitchen Tables

With a few tools and building materials, making a simple 5-foot-wide round kitchen table able to seat six to eight people can be accomplishe...
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How to Make a Small Living Room Look Modern

Give a small living room the illusion of more space by reducing clutter and keeping furniture and decor at a minimum. By taking a minimalist...
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Restaining a Table Top

Refinishing wooden furniture such as a table with stain can repair damage or give the piece a whole new look. Re-staining a table top can re...
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How to Sand Table Legs

After years of wear and tear, most wooden furniture could use a touch up to help restore its former beauty. This process of restoration is u...
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Food Steam Table Uses

Restaurants, cafeterias, catering outfits and even food carts use steam tables in their daily operations. While the number of uses may be li...
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How to Install a Pedestal Sink

Pedestal sinks add a touch of elegance to a bathroom. They are a more stylish alternative to the typical countertop sink. Installing a pedes...
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How to Restore the Wood Finish on a Dining Room Table

Restoring the wood finish your dining room table may seem like a difficult task. Once you understand the process and tools involved, however...
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How to Protect a Wood Table With Glass

Whether you have a newly acquired wood table or an antique, a glass cover can protect the wood surface from accidents and general wear and t...
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Standard Heights for Counter Tops

Countertops are used for food preparation, small appliance storage, eating and other chores. They have different standard heights depending ...
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How to Design a Contemporary Den

Create a sleek and streamlined space where you and your family and friends can kick back and relax in contemporary style. A den is a common ...
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How to Make a Clay Pedestal

A clay pedestal, sometimes called a clay stem, is the long vertical piece on a pottery item that connects the bowl with the base. A clay ped...
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Counter Heights for Bar Stools

Bar stools are designed to fit a bar countertop that is set almost a foot higher than a typical table but lower than the average bar. Theref...
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How to Build a Residential Restaurant Booth

There are three major factors to consider when building a residential restaurant booth: seating, the table and space. With seating, you need...
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How to Build a Round Night Stand

Nightstands are an essential part of bedroom furniture, regardless of whether you're 7 or 70. You need a place for a bedside lamp, a boo...
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How to Decorate Pedestals

Pedestals are available in many materials, ranging from plaster and wood to marble and granite. You can use pedestals in your home to hold p...
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How to Make a Farmhouse Table

A nice looking table can brighten up any room. A farmhouse table is a sturdy table that can go in almost any kitchen. A farmhouse table can ...
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How Much Will I Need to Open a Restaurant?

Opening a restaurant is a substantial investment and can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. A restaurant built from scratch requires eve...
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How to Build an "N" Scale Train Set Coffee Table

The concept of a coffee table book is fairly common -- a large book containing interesting photographs left out to strike up conversations. ...
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