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Furniture 101: Tips on how to buy and what to look for
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April 28, 2020
How to pick the best outdoor furniture at any budget
We break down the different types of outdoor furniture—like teak, aluminum, and wicker—and share over a dozen picks at various price points.
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May 9, 2019
How to buy quality outdoor furniture
The outdoor furniture market is booming. These tips will help you navigate the scene.
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February 12, 2019
8 tips for buying antique furniture
One of our favorite places to furniture shop is at an antiques store or an auction house—but how can you tell trash from a treasure?
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February 11, 2019
6 important things to consider when buying furniture
Ergonomics, size, and construction are a few of the key things to keep in mind when buying furniture.
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February 6, 2019
How to spot quality furniture at Ikea
Here are a handful of expert tips and tricks for buying high-quality pieces at Ikea. Spoiler: You have to look beyond the particle board.
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March 24, 2017
How speakers went from statement furniture to unseen tech
Today, small, easily hidden speaker systems are the mainstays of home listening. But how did we get from full cabinetry to speakers not much bigger than a tin can?
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September 12, 2016
What's the deal with wireless charging furniture?
We talked with Grant Reig, Product Manager at the MIT-born wireless energy company WiTricity, to find out everything you need to know about this brave new world of cord-free, device-charging goods.
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August 26, 2016
A guide to interior lighting
The owner of lighting design shop Cedar & Moss shares her foolproof tips for navigating the lighting market to find the perfect fixtures for any space.
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July 22, 2016
After Ikea: 8 mid-range furniture stores that won't break the bank
Where do you shop when you graduate from Ikea?