It’s a new year — have you resolved to finally upgrade your sagging living room sofa ignoring it for far too long? If it's been a while since you purchased a new sofa, you may want to brush up on the basics of a well-built sofa before you head to the furniture store.

With daylight savings ending and nights getting longer, we tend to spend more time cuddled up beneath the warm covers of our bed — a perfect time to think about how well we are sleeping these days.

Too often in today’s furniture world; hidden behind a façade of stylish designs, trendy colors, and vibrant fabrics; are inferior materials and poor construction techniques. While the price tag may look attractive, remember that you get what you pay for.

Fall is upon us — summer days have given way to cool, crisp mornings and colorful natural surroundings. While you may still be able to enjoy your outdoor patio furniture, there will soon come a time when it’s simply too cold to sit outside. Home experts advise if you want to keep your furniture looking good and survive those frosty winters, take care to make sure it’s protected. These easy steps can add years to your investment and keep the weather-worn look at bay.

These days, consumers are jumping on the “buy local” bandwagon, searching for ways they can support their local communities, reduce their carbon footprint, and have greater control over the quality and origins of their purchases. This rings true not only for purchases of food and sundries but also for larger items like home furnishings.