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

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

There are many things to look for when buying a quality sofa. It doesn't have to be name brand, just good quality. Make sure arms are well-padded and do not jiggle, patterns and stripes in the fabric match at the seams, seams are straight and neat, any moving parts are clear of … [Read more...] about Check the sofa quality to get the best deal

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!

Three cheap, "quick fix" options are great for removing water rings. Rub a warm iron over a thick piece of cloth placed over a water ring, until the ring disappears. Apply and rub in a mixture of equal parts white toothpaste and mayonnaise on the water ring. Apply lemon oil or … [Read more...] about Raid the cabinet: remove water rings with toothpaste and mayonnaise!