Long term durability is one of the most important criteria for most people shopping for sofas. 15 years ago mid-priced couches could be counted on to last for 7 – 10 years. Today the average…
The lifespan of your couch will be determined by the first major component that wears out. That makes cushion construction the single most important factor in determining the lifespan of your couch. Ashton-Mid-Size-Leather-Sofa by Simplicity Sofas…
There are a lot of good reasons to buy used furniture. Older wood pieces that are still in good shape are often better quality and almost always far less expensive than more recently made similar…
In my opinion, the answer is mostly no. Yes, better quality used items sell for more than poor quality used items. On the other hand, there is an attractiveness of having something new, even if…
You can find cheap L-shaped desks at IKEA or virtually any online furniture retailer. These are made primarily with engineered woods such as fiberboard or particleboard with a high (or low) pressure plastic laminated top….
Price matching is no longer as common for most consumer related products in the U.S. Nationally branded commodities, such as food and pharmacy items have been declining in popularity over the past decade. This is…
There is a low cost alternative available. The problem with sleepers in general is that they are not as sturdy as stationary sofas. The mechanisms are heavy and relatively delicate. They are far more likely…
When buying replacement sofa legs there are two things to watch out for: The leg height. Raising or lowering the leg height by 1″ or more can make your sofa much less comfortable than what…
A couch that costs $5000 or more should last longer than a used car that can be purchased at that price. Keep in mind that if you try to resell that $5000 couch one year…
Depending on the size and style of the sectional and the type of leather used the price can be anywhere from $3000 – $10,000+. For a very large sectional, with top quality leather, from a…
Furniture sales that offer deep discounts on sofas are generally marketing gimmicks. “List prices” are manipulated so that it appears you are getting a bargain. [See Are 50% off Mattress Sales Really a Good Deal? for a…
Question: How is Ashley Furnitures Quality and is it worth to get the extended protection plan for a polyester polyurethane loveseat? Guy 8-30-2022 Answer: Check out my blog article What is the Quality of Ashley Furniture?…
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