by Jeff Frank | Nov 13, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Buying Furniture Online, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Manufacturers, Leather Furniture, RTA Furniture, Sofas & Couches
Question: I am shopping online for a leather sofa and narrowed it down to the Article Sven or the Poly and Bark Nappa sofas. Which one is better? Is it OK to buy these sofas online? May 2, 2021 Answer: Are you shopping online for leather sofas? You will find a huge...
by Jeff Frank | Jun 13, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Upholstery
Question What do you think of Maidenhome furniture? I am considering buying the Warren sectional with the Crypton fabric. Is it comparable to the Beale or Kipton sectionals sold by Arhause? Appreciate any insight you can share. It is so difficult to shop online for...
by Jeff Frank | May 26, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Manufacturers, Furniture Warranties, Leather Furniture, Reclining Furniture
Question I was seriously considering purchasing a Flexsteel reclining sofa & loveseat until I read reviews. The reviews left a lot to be desired. In fact, every negative review I read was about the Latitudes series. Quite a few of the reviews were posted by...
by Jeff Frank | May 18, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Maintenance & Repairs, Furniture Stores, Sectionals
Question I bought a sectional seagrass sofa from Pottery Barn for a lake house that has individual cushions. The cushions are 3 1/2 thick and very lightweight foam! They sit on the frame( 6 ) and everyone complains it hurts their bottoms! Should I try putting a much...
by Jeff Frank | May 9, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Costs, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Ergonomics, Furniture Warranties, Leather Furniture, Loveseats, Reclining Furniture, Sectionals, Sofas & Couches
Question I am confused between the following two reclining furniture options. Which is better? I am having back pain and need something which helps my back pain and looking for something with better cushion quality that is reliable and durable and should last long....
by Jeff Frank | May 5, 2021 | Ask the Expert, Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture Cushions, Furniture Manufacturers, Furniture Upholstery, Reclining Furniture, Sectionals
Question My wife and I would like to know your opinion on Southern Motion sectionals that have recliners on each end. The fabric is polyester. The motors are guaranteed only three years. My concern is durability of the motors. We are looking at a sectional that seats...
by Jeff Frank | Apr 13, 2021 | Furniture Construction, Furniture FAQs, Furniture Maintenance & Repairs, Furniture Manufacturers, Furniture Sales Tactics, Furniture Stores, Furniture Warranties
All warranties are not alike. Some warranties are designed to protect consumers. Most automobile warranties fall into this category. Other warranties may appear to protect consumers, but actually afford significant legal protections to manufacturers and retailers...
by Jeff Frank | Apr 12, 2021 | Furniture Construction, Furniture FAQs, Furniture Maintenance & Repairs, Furniture Manufacturers, Furniture Stores, Furniture Warranties
The question you should be asking is not why furniture warranties (both online and off) are typically for 1 year. The correct question is whether those 1 year warranties actually cover much of anything at all. Most consumers assume that furniture warranties are...
by Jeff Frank | Mar 30, 2021 | Beds & Mattresses, Furniture Construction, Furniture Costs, Furniture Ergonomics, Furniture FAQs, Furniture History
Box springs are more expensive than foundations made without springs. Mattresses have improved dramatically over the past 20 years. In general they have become thicker and heavier. The foundation (or box spring) that supports modern mattresses no longer makes a huge...
by Jeff Frank | Mar 29, 2021 | Furniture Brands, Furniture Construction, Furniture FAQs, Sectionals
Most sectionals are made from two or more separate seat units. These seat unit sections may have 1, 2 or 3 seats. Each of these sections will have attachment hardware that allows them to be on either the right or left side. For example in the photo below you can see a...
