Shopping for a new couch can be a challenge: You have to make sure whatever you get is comfortable, the right size for the space, a material that will stand the test of time, and a color you love. So ...

Reupholstery can seem very intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but with a good tutorial and some patience, you can ...

First, how gross is the couch in question? Has it been sitting outside, getting rained on and moldy? Have the filling/cushions rotted out or disintegrated? If we're talking about a couch that it is ...

Buying new may not be all it’s cracked up to be right now in home furnishings. If you’ve ordered furniture in the past year or so, you know it’s become a mysterious waiting game. “Backordered” and ...

If you're eyeing your old couch with disdain or hiding it under an ill-fitting slipcover, a re-upholstery adventure may be in your future. Many customers are looking to update what they have as ...

When a well-worn sofa starts to show its age, it raises a surprisingly emotional question: Should it be tossed or transformed? What used to be a default decision for previous generations – fix rather ...

Learn how to reupholster a chair seat and back (and even a couch), and you’ll be able to bring custom design into your space while extending the lifespan of a cherished piece of furniture. Upholstery ...

Being able to upholster something at home is an incredibly useful skill. Once you learn to reupholster a chair, you can turn all kinds of thrift store throwaways into useful, good-looking furniture. A ...

If your furniture is starting to show its age, you may be considering shopping for a new piece. But throwing out a sofa with fraying fabric means it’ll go to a landfill, not to furniture heaven. And ...

“Hearst Magazines and Verizon Media may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below.” First, it's important to understand the difference between recovering and reupholstering.