1. Dealer Negotiated Furniture Discounts ? Dealers mark up their furniture something fierce. If you want to get a better deal, it is not particularly difficult. Just ask them! If that fails, offer to pay in cash and watch their eyes light up.
2. 20 Percent Furniture Discount ? When buying furniture, it is important that ask for a discount. A good starting point is to ask for 20 percent off. Dealers will often give it.
3. Hard and Soft Wood ? One would think a hardwood is better than a softwood. This is not really the case.
4. Coil Mattress Guidelines ? With coil mattresses, the more coils there are, the better. 540 is usually the top count and an excellent mattress.
5. Buying New Furniture Strategy ? Much like the chicken and the egg quandary, should you buy all your furniture at once or piece by piece? In general, going slowly is the better choice.
6. Furniture Shipping Fees ? Make sure you understand in detail what you are paying for with furniture shipping fees. Does it include delivery into the home and placement in a room? What if the room is upstairs?
7. Antique Furniture Investment ? Many people buy antique furniture for the investment value. In practical terms, this rarely works if you hate the look of the piece. Try to buy a good investment that matches your tastes.
8. Heating Vents and Leather ? Do not place your leather furniture around heating vents. They will dry the leather out.
9. Squeaky Wood Beds ? If you have a big wood bed and it squeaks, you are being warned the joints may be coming loose. Have it checked out.
10. Potpourri and Furniture ? As strange as it may sound, potpourri will destroy the finish on your furniture. Don't even sit the bag on it.
An important thing to remember is there is no reason you have to commit to a purchase right now. You can take your time. Many people will purchase pieces over months instead of all at once.
