Latex foam was first developed by Dunlop in 1929 and mattresses using latex rubbers were introduced by the 1940s. Although the popularity of Latex mattresses picked up over the following decades it has never accounted…
No. There are expandable metal frames that could work, but if you have a wooden box platform that does not expand there is no way to fit a queen size mattress and box onto a…
Bassett and LaZBoy are pretty much identical in terms of overall quality. Due to competitive pressures, the quality of both companies has drastically declined from what it was 15 years ago. The biggest problem with…
Simplicity Sofas has been building repairable, sustainable, recyclable (and affordable) furniture over the past 12 years. The company uses a modular system with a total of 40 different replaceable, interchangeable components in the entire system. 80%…
Choosing and buying a new mattress can seem overwhelming. After all, you’ll be sleeping on it night after night for years to come. So how do you decide on firmness, coil-count, and the myriad of…
“Pebbled” leather refers to a particular type of texture found in some leathers. The Pebble texture can be found on many faux leathers and vinyls. It is also a common texture found on animal hides…
Buying a soft, comfortable and affordable sofa for less than $500 isn’t that difficult. The problem is finding one that will stay that way for more than 1 year. There are many basic sofas with…
The answer will depend on your definition of “reasonably priced.” If you are looking for a long lasting sofa under $1000, I don’t know of any. If you are looking for a sofa in the Renovation…
Craftmaster is slightly above average in quality for U.S. made mid-priced sofas. The diagram below was taken from the Craftmaster website. I have made some observations in Bold Italics. – Hardwood Frame Consisting Of…
Many of the large retailers who specialized in high end furniture have gone out of business over the past decade. The most comprehensive collections of luxury home furniture available to the general public can probably…
For every highly experienced professional who actually earns a living in this difficult profession, there are dozens of amateurs or wannabees (with or without professional credentials) who dabble for a short time before disappearing. Knowledge…
In June 2018 American Reviews, an independent review site dedicated to finding the best American made products, published an article designating its selections for Best American Made Sofas. The top recommendation for the category of Best American Made…
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