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Patio Furniture Buying Guide: Materials, Layout, and Seasonal Care
Outdoor furniture has to do three jobs at once: be comfortable, look good, and survive the climate. Most sets do one or two well and fail at the th...
Memory Foam vs. Hybrid Mattresses: Which Sleeps Better?
A mattress is a long-term purchase. Most last seven to ten years, and you'll spend roughly 25,000 hours on it during that time. Picking the wrong t...
Loveseat Buying Guide: Sizing, Styles, and Where They Fit Best
Loveseats are sized for two people, but their best feature isn't who fits — it's where *they* fit. Apartments, condos, smaller living rooms, bonus ...
Leather vs. Fabric Sofas: Pros, Cons, and How to Decide
Leather and fabric are the two dominant sofa upholstery options, and they couldn't be more different. Leather is durable, easy to clean, and ages w...
How to Measure Your Space Before Buying Furniture
Measuring takes about twenty minutes per room and prevents the most expensive mistakes in furniture shopping. At S&S Furniture Gallery (Irvingt...
How to Choose the Right Sofa for Your Living Room
The average sofa lasts seven to fifteen years. Pick the right one and you've made a smart investment in your living room. Pick the wrong one and yo...
How to Choose the Right Sectional for Your Living Room
Sectionals are the most-used piece of furniture in most homes that own one. They also take up the most floor space, cost the most to replace, and c...
How to Care for Leather Furniture (and Make It Last)
Leather furniture isn't high-maintenance, but it does need some maintenance. Skip it entirely and the leather dries out, cracks, and fades. Do a fe...
Dining Room Buying Guide: Tables, Chairs, and How to Pick the Right Set
A dining set has more variables than most furniture purchases — table size, table shape, chair count, chair style, finish, and whether to add a lea...
Bedroom Furniture Buying Guide: Sets vs. Individual Pieces
A bedroom needs at minimum a bed, a dresser, and a nightstand. Beyond that, every piece is optional but adds something — a chest of drawers for clo...