Don’t you love the gorgeous epoxy river tables that are so popular right now? If you’ve thought about buying one, but the price put you off, why not make one yourself? If you’re handy, you can do it!

Small homes have a way of teaching you what really matters. Every square foot counts. Every piece of furniture needs to earn its keep. And sometimes, the smallest upgrades make the biggest difference.

In a cluttered metal building a few blocks from the ocean, Joe Twombly transforms sand, seashells and Caribbean currency into high-priced furniture. The casting room, where he pours several inches of ...