A REVIEW OF STUCK IN MUD HOW TO GET OUT

Large dining room tables could be prohibitively pricey—Until you make your have, that is. "Just sand down the wood with an orbital sander, increase a coat of stain, and wipe it off. Allow it dry and then apply whitewash for the entire table," says Austin Alvarez of Building Our Rez.How to do it: Include a shelf above a doorway, paint it to match