I use my late Grandmother's wood ironing board. I don't remember a time that it wasn't sitting in her dining room while she was alive and I'm 60. I had to make my own cover cuz it's too big for store bought covers. It's against a wall, under a window in my sewing room. It's a bit of a struggle to press yardage but it works. Wish I could lift it in some way though. My back would really appreciate it!