Look at online auctions, the classifieds, surplus stores and going-out-of-business sales to find bargains on used furniture, including desks, filing cabinets, chairs, and more. Furnish the office this way and save thousands: both cheaper and higher quality furniture will be much … [Read more...] about Save $1000s with used office furniture
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Make sure you can get it there
Hallways, door frames and room size all play a role in whether or not a desired piece of furniture will make it to its final location. Don't lose a deposit on a sofa that won't fit up the stairs, or on a king-sized bed that won't fit in the bedroom, because you forgot to measure … [Read more...] about Make sure you can get it there
Check the drawers
One trick that some furniture manufacturers use to save money is to skimp on the length of the drawers. Pull them all the way out to see how much room you are really getting. You might be surprised to see that the drawers stop several inches before the back of the furniture … [Read more...] about Check the drawers
Sign up to be the first to know about furniture sales
When you are in the market for a furniture deal, getting some spam and junk mail about sales is most very welcome! Signup for the mailing lists of your favorite local retailers, including stores like Target and Kmart, which send out sales fliers by both regular mail and email. … [Read more...] about Sign up to be the first to know about furniture sales
Raid the cabinet: fix scratches with crayons!
Many household items can be used to fix scratches in furniture. Crayons are one of the easiest for use both on wood and painted finishes. Just find a color that matches - you may have to mix two to get the ideal color - then rub the crayon into the scratch and smooth it with a … [Read more...] about Raid the cabinet: fix scratches with crayons!