Question: How long will my new couch last? Answer: A well-known axiom states, "You get what you pay for." That axiom is dangerously...
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Shopping for upholstered furniture? Nobody wants to spend $1000 (or much more) for seating that will need replacement 3 years later.
Most sofa shoppers assume the frame and foundation are the key to a sofa’s long term durability. Wrong! Cheap engineered wood frames & sinuous wire foundations will hold up for 10+ years in most sofas.
Cushions are the real key to a couch’s long term durability. Cheap cushions wear out quickly, often within 3 years or less. Better quality cushions can last 15 years or more.
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Where Can I Purchase a Quality Sofa for Under $3000?
Question: Where can we purchase a quality 84” sofa for under $3,000? We’re tired of purchasing furniture that doesn’t last! I have been...
Where Can I Find a High Quality 8 way hand tied Sofa at a Reasonable Price?
Question: I have searched your website, but I can't find what I'm looking for. I'm replacing a 20-year-old 8-way hand tied sofa with...
England Furniture or Craftmaster? – Which is Better Quality?
Question: Which brand of furniture is better quality? England Furniture or Craftmaster? Answer: In my opinion, Craftmaster is slightly...
Can I Buy a High Quality Sofa for $1500?
Question: I know what to shop for and what to ask, but are there any high-quality sofas out there that will last at least 15 years like my...
Do Joybird Sofas Use Bagged Cores in their Cushions?
Question: Hello! I just ordered 2 Joybird Lewis Sofas but am a bit nervous after reading some negative reviews. Do you know if this sofa...
How Can You Say That 8 Way Hand Tied Foundations Are a Waste of Money? You Get What You Pay For!
Question: I have been selling furniture for a very very long time. I strongly disagree with your opinion that 8 way hand tied foundations...
Do High Quality Sofas, Sleepers & Sectionals Still Exist?
Small custom upholstery shops still continue the tradition of top quality upholstered furniture craftsmanship. Thousands of small custom...
Which Full-grain, Pure Aniline Leather Sofa is Better? – Article Sven vs. Poly & Bark Nappa?
Question: I am shopping online for a leather sofa and have narrowed it down to the Article Sven or the Poly and Bark Nappa sofas. Which...
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