Furniture 101
Buying and Caring for your Home Furnishings
Buying furniture can seem like a complicated process, especially for those who are not familiar
with it. Overspending is easy if you aren't prepared. That means doing your research before you
set...
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Furniture 101
Buying and Caring for your Home Furnishings
Buying furniture can seem like a complicated process, especially for those who are not familiar
with it. Overspending is easy if you aren't prepared. That means doing your research before you
set foot in a store. Continue reading to learn everything you need to know about furniture.
If you run across an older furniture piece, be sure to check the underside to see if it's stable.
Looks can be deceiving. Dry rot and rust are the most common issues with older furniture.
When you're purchasing a sofa, check for its durability and then check for comfort. Springs need
to be supporting the cushions. Hand-tied eight-way springs are generally best, but the serpentine
ones work too if they're in good shape. Test out the springs by using your hands to feel them.
Good ones are the ones that are more firm when they're built to where they're placed together
closely.
The end of summer is really the best time to buy patio furniture. When a seas
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