Skill Guide

OSRS Construction Guide 1-99 — Oak Larders & Mahogany Tables

Complete Construction training guide: fastest methods from oak larders to mahogany tables, Mahogany Homes for budget, essential POH items, costs, and XP rates. Build the ultimate player-owned house.

Time to 99
30-40hrs

Mahogany tables method

Fast Cost
200M

Mahogany tables 1-99

Budget Cost
30M

Mahogany Homes 1-99

Max XP/Hr
900k

Mahogany tables + butler

Construction Training Methods — Level by Level

Level 1-33: Crude wooden chairs
Oak planks x2 + Nails
~5M
58 XP per action
100k/hr per hour
~5M to next level
Level 33-52: Oak larders
Oak planks x8
~15M
480 XP per action
400k/hr per hour
~15M to next level
Level 52-74: Mahogany tables
Mahogany planks x6
~120M
840 XP per action
800k/hr per hour
~120M to next level
Level 74-99: Mahogany homes OR Mythical cape racks
Varies (homes) or Teak planks x3 (capes)
~3M (homes) or ~150M (capes)
840-1123 XP per action
170k/hr (homes) or 900k/hr (capes) per hour
~3M (homes) or ~150M (capes) to next level

Mahogany Homes — Budget Training Method

Mahogany Homes Overview

Mahogany Homes is a construction minigame where you repair player houses for contracts. Much slower XP but 85% cheaper than traditional methods. Great for ironmen and budget players.

150k-200k XP/hr
~30M for 1-99 (vs 200M traditional)

How it works: Talk to Amy in Falador, get a contract, repair furniture in NPC houses, turn in for XP and points.

When to Use Mahogany Homes

Use Mahogany Homes if:

  • • You're on a tight budget (saves 170M)
  • • Playing an ironman account
  • • Don't mind slower XP rates
  • • Want construction outfit/rewards

Use traditional methods if:

  • • You have 200M+ to spend
  • • Want 99 fast (30-40 hours)
  • • Prefer AFK training
  • • Can afford mahogany planks

Essential Player-Owned House Items

These are the must-have items for an efficient POH. Focus on getting these before 99:

47

Portal to Varrock/Lumbridge/Falador

Essential teleports for daily activities

50

Portal Nexus

Holds all portals, saves space (expensive ~30M)

65

Jewelry Box

Unlimited charges on glory, games necklace, etc.

80

Ornate Rejuvenation Pool

Restores all stats + run + spec energy + cures poison

High Priority
84

Fairy Ring

Unlimited fairy ring access from POH

High Priority
90

Occult Altar

Change spellbooks instantly without lunar isle

High Priority

Useful POH Rooms

25

Combat Room

Stores combat equipment, display armor sets

40

Workshop

Repair barrows armor, make furniture

42

Prayer Altar

Restore prayer and HP, change spellbook

47

Portal Room

Unlimited teleports to common locations

50

Portal Nexus

Combines all portals into one, best teleport hub

65

Achievement Gallery

Store quest items, skillcapes, max cape

80

Occult Altar

Switch spellbooks and restore stats instantly

Oak Larders Method — Step by Step

How to Train with Oak Larders (33-52)
1

Build a Kitchen in your POH

You need a Kitchen room to build larders. Build one if you don't have it.

2

Buy 10k oak planks from GE

~10k oak planks gets you to 52. Cost: ~5M. Also buy noted planks for butler.

3

Hire a Demon Butler (50 Construction)

Butler fetches planks from bank. Demon butler is fastest (costs 10k per 26 planks).

4

Build and remove larder repeatedly

Right-click larder space → Build Oak larder. Then right-click → Remove. Repeat for 480 XP each.

5

Use butler to get more planks

When low on planks, use noted planks on butler to fetch more (26 at a time for 10k).

Pro Construction Tips
•

Level 83 is the magic number: With crystal saw (+3) and spicy stew (+5), you can build everything at level 83

•

Use Demon Butler: Fastest butler, holds 26 planks. Costs 10k per trip but worth it for speed

•

Rimmington house location: Best location for Portal Nexus access. Move house for 5k at estate agent

•

Building mode hotkey: Set hotkey for "Building mode" in settings for 1-click toggling

•

Oak larders to 52, then mahogany tables: Most efficient path. Don't train past 74 if budget is an issue

•

Ornate pool at 80 is game-changing: Restores HP, prayer, run, spec, cures poison. Save up for this first

•

Portal Nexus costs 30M+ fully loaded: Expensive but worth it. Add portals as you can afford them

Complete Construction Training Guide for OSRS

Construction is one of the most useful skills in OSRS, providing unlimited teleports, stat restoration, and convenience features through your Player-Owned House (POH). While expensive to train, a maxed house is essential for efficient gameplay. This guide covers the fastest and most cost-effective training methods.

Fast Method: Oak Larders and Mahogany Tables

The fastest way to 99 Construction is building and removing furniture. Train to 33 with crude wooden chairs, then oak larders from 33-52 (480 XP each, ~5M cost), and finally mahogany tables from 52-99(840 XP each, ~180M total cost). With a demon butler, you can achieve 800k-900k XP/hr at mahogany tables. Total time: 30-40 hours.

Budget Method: Mahogany Homes

Mahogany Homes is a minigame where you complete house repair contracts for Construction XP. It's 85% cheaperthan traditional methods (~30M for 1-99 vs 200M) but much slower at 150k-200k XP/hr. Talk to Amy in Falador to start. Best for ironmen and budget players who don't mind the slower pace.

Essential POH Items

Focus on these game-changing items:
Level 50: Portal Nexus - Unlimited teleports to all major locations. Costs 30M+ fully loaded but worth every penny.
Level 65: Jewelry Box - Unlimited glory, games necklace, ring of dueling teleports.
Level 80: Ornate Rejuvenation Pool - Instantly restore HP, prayer, run energy, spec energy, and cure poison. Essential for PvM.
Level 84: Fairy Ring - Access fairy rings from your house without visiting Zanaris.
Level 90: Occult Altar - Change spellbooks instantly without traveling to altars.

Level 83 with Boosts

You only need 83 Construction to build everything. Use a Crystal Saw (+3 boost) and Spicy Stew with orange spice (+5 boost) to reach 91 Construction temporarily. This saves ~40M in training costs. However, boosting is tedious and most players just train to the required levels naturally.

Cost Breakdown

Fast method (1-99): ~200M total (oak larders + mahogany tables)
Mahogany Homes (1-99): ~30M total (85% cheaper)
Oak larders only (33-52): ~5M
Mahogany tables only (52-99): ~180M
Mythical cape racks (74-99): ~150M (alternative to tables)

Related Tools

Calculate exact plank costs with our Skill Calculator. Check current plank prices at GE Tracker. Plan your POH layout with the House Planner.