Most kits include something called confirmat screws, large dowel-like fasteners with a coarse auger thread. They're used with particleboard and predrilled holes. Usually, they're easy to drive. I ...

Tragic injuries and deaths from furniture tip-overs are a safety epidemic across the nation, but families can significantly reduce the risk by properly anchoring dressers, televisions, and other items ...

Dressers are now safer than ever for homes with small kids, thanks to the Stop Tip-overs of Unstable, Risky Dressers on Youth (STURDY) Act, which went into effect in late 2023. Furniture manufacturers ...

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Crystal Dvorak has been fixing, creating, restoring, and upcycling furniture for more than 20 years. The owner ofUrban Patina in Shakopee, MN, she's seen every problem a piece of furniture can have.