If you are like most people, the furniture you buy becomes an important part of your life and your home's décor. But one thing you may fail to realize is that after your house and your car, your furniture may be your biggest investment. Like any investment, it is important to make educated decisions before making a major purchase. If you want your furniture to look and feel as great down the road as it did when you bought it, then purchasing this book can help.

What's in the book?

Table of Contents

Introduction
A Brief History, Using This Guide, Salespeople

The Frame
Types of Wood, Flex, Construction

Springs
Coil vs Zigger Springs, Spring Edge vs Hard Edge

Padding

Cushions

Fabric
Fiber Content, Weave, Fabric Protection, Tailoring

Leather

Warranties

How to Care for Upholstered Furniture
Fabric Upholstery, Cleanability Codes, Cleaning Tips for Upholstered Furniture, How to Care for Leather

Conclusion

Appendix

Glossary

Index

 

Explained in the book are some simple ways to test the quality and craftsmanship of each piece of furniture. This information is important because, while anyone can judge and compare the price and outside appearance, it is much more difficult to judge and compare the quality of what actually makes up the structure of the furniture. You need to be able to ask your salesperson intelligent questions in order to get the answers you need to make smarter, more informed decisions to ensure you get your money's worth.

To help you, we have included 24 pages of checklists for you to use as you shop Here is partial example below. Want to see more? Buy the book.

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Product Details
Softcover: 72 pages
Dimensions (inches): 5.25 x 7.25 x 0.25
Publisher: V.A. Olson, © 2003
ISBN: 0974202304