Turning an Old Entertainment Center to a Bar

If you've got a bulky TV stand gathering dust in your garage, flipping that entertainment center to a bar might be the most satisfying DIY project you'll take on this year. We've all seen those massive, oak-colored units at thrift stores or left on curbsides. Back in the day, they were the crown jewels of the living room, designed to hold those giant, heavy tube TVs and stacks of DVDs. But now that our screens are thin enough to hang on the wall like a picture frame, these sturdy pieces of furniture often end up in the "what do I do with this?" pile. ...

April 27, 2026 · 7 min · Lamas Warneke