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Are You Looking for a Pet Bed? Here's One!

Are You Looking for a Pet Bed? Here's One!

We often discuss the importance of healthy, restorative sleep—and for good reason. Spending our days tackling one task after another burns so much of our energy that quality rest each night is non-...

A Woman Sleeping in Bed Hugging a Pillow

Tips for Better Sleep: 8 Ways to Make Your Bedroom Fit for Sleep

When you browse tips for better sleep, you'll most likely come across suggestions to make your sleep environment as conducive as possible. And no, this idea isn't just a bait for a bedroom makeover...

Enso Dining Table and Dining Chairs by TY Fine Furniture

Standard Sizes for Basic Furniture

Many manufacturers follow a standard size for various types of furniture. This makes buying furniture for your house a little less complicated. You can look up the dimensions of a piece that you’re...

Cedar tree from the Pacific Northwest

Is Cedar a Good Wood for Furniture?

If you’ve been looking for wood that has incredible rot resistance, chances are you’ve come across cedar. But which one? The word "cedar" has been loosely used to refer to several species of conife...

Interior of a Modern Living Room with Accent Furniture

Easy Tips for Choosing Accent Furniture

We don't think much about accent furniture when we first furnish our homes. Our priority is creating a functional space, so we naturally focus on acquiring the essentials: the dining table, the bed...

Living Room with Furniture

Dangerous Chemicals Lurking in Fast and Cheap Furniture

Fast and cheap seem to be the trend, from jeans to shoes, and pretty much everything else, including furniture. Who can blame anyone? With the economy these days, a cheap furniture deal is a fantas...