Don’t throw that old furniture out just yet. Even if it does seem tired, old-fashioned and feels like you’ve had it forever. Have you considered reupholstering the furniture? Try not to dismiss the idea too quickly without giving it some serious thought. Sure, it can seem counter-intuitive to spend money on something you were just [...]
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Plan on venturing out onto the deck or patio to enjoy the summer anytime soon? If you’ve properly maintained your outdoor furniture, feel free to enjoy. If not, you might be in for a little bit of work before you can relax. Or maybe you’ve just invested in some pricey pieces and are interested in [...]
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Upholstery can present a number of care and maintenance headaches, depending upon the material. This holds especially true if the materials aren’t cared for regularly. Each fabric and material is different from the next and care instructions for that particular item should always be followed. There are, however, a few maintenance tips that can be [...]
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Protecting an investment is just as important as the investment itself. No one would recommend investing hard earned income with a bank that wasn’t insured. Furniture isn’t an exception. Leather is already durable material, but regular maintenance ensures the furniture will maintain its original luster for years to come. Take preventative measures and treat leather [...]
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Lacquer is an age-old, almost ancient finishing material. It’s a varnish that has origins in artistic applications. Asian cultures were the first to truly cultivate and maximize lacquer’s potential. What resulted from the years of tinkering with the material was lacquerware, an ornate way of decorating and protecting wood furnishings and accent items. Decorative lacquerware [...]
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Bonds, insurance, warranties all have one thing in common. They are there to protect us in the event something should happen. Well, protecting investments doesn’t always pertain to financial matters. As with financial entities, sometimes regular maintenance is the best protection. Home furniture is most definitely an investment. Anyone who doesn’t believe so can just [...]
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Would you be comfortable driving a car or living in a home without insurance? It’s safe to say that you probably wouldn’t. You would do all you could to protect your investment. It’s heartbreaking to see furniture that has sort of gone by the wayside simply because of a lack of care and preventative measures. [...]
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