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Buy and arrange furniture with ease using the tips and tricks from eHow’s home furnishing experts. Take the stress out of choosing and placing furnishings in your home by researching beds, dining room sets, media storage and tables. Searching for antiques? Learn how to evaluate quality before you buy, and then get tips on protecting your new investment. Additionally, eHow can help you design a backyard getaway with tips on patio furniture and suggestions for special arrangements, like how to create a Feng Shui friendly environment.

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How to Add Wheels to an Ottoman

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An ottoman can be a comfortable place to prop up your feet as well as a hiding place for DVDs, videos or your spare blanket. Some ottomans are too heavy to be moved by one person unless you empty it or it has wheels. Before you buy a new ottoman, ... more »

How to Apply a Crackle Finish To Wood Furniture

By TiffanyB

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Many times with antique or older furniture the top coat of the paint will crackle and peel off and reveal the previous coat of paint. If you want to get that old and antique look on your furniture there is a way you can achieve it without much ... more »

How to Avoid Injury When Moving

By rosswhite1

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People move from place to place all the time. As time goes on, you acquire more and more furniture and possessions and this can be quite difficult the more times you relocate. Here are a few tips for staying safe while moving!.. more »

How to Build a Cat Play House

By Gardengates

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Building a cat play house is a fun and easy project. This one is made out of easy-to-find materials from your local home or hardware store. Mine has lasted more than 15 years with heavy use. The cats love it... more »

How to build a hammock

By dete49

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Build your own hammock.. more »

How to Build a Hanging Shoe Rack

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A hanging shoe rack is a great way to organize shoes. This hanging shoe rack lifts the shoes off the floor and keeps matches together. You can place the rack on the back of a closet door or on a closet wall. Read on to learn how to build a ... more »

How to Build a Picnic Table

By Danarax

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Picnic table plans that are dedicated to the "not so professional" wood worker with very little experience and even fewer tools. You can build this table with some simple instructions, using simple tools on a small budget.. more »

How to Buy a Box Spring

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Shopping for a mattress and box spring can be a bit like looking for a wedding dress—showrooms full off fluffy white variations of the same product, but in a zillion different brands, prices and models. Follow these steps to buy a box spring ... more »

How to Buy a Craftmatic Adjustable Bed

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The Craftmatic Adjustable Bed has the ability to adjust to a variety of comfortable positions including a seated position, or elevate your legs for better circulation if needed. Additional features include built-in heating and massage. When ... more »

How to Buy a Pillow for a Side Sleeper

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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People who sleep on their sides have specific needs to support their head and properly align their neck and spine. The pillow can't be too full or too flat. Here's what to consider when you buy a pillow for the side sleeper in your life to ... more »

How to Buy a Visco Mattress Online

By 01KendraWrites

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A Visco mattress is another term for a foam bed. The top brand name is Tempur Pedic, but there are many, many different companies that sell beds of the same high caliber. Of course, there are the duds, and you definitely need to stay away from ... more »

How to Buy an Inflatable Mattress

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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An inflatable mattress can be taken on a camping trip. It's also a handy item to have at the house too. It's adjustable and travel friendly and can be put up with relative ease and speed. If there's not a guest room in your home, an inflatable ... more »

How to Buy Antique Victorian Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Victorian furniture achieved popularity during the late 1800s. Named for England's Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901, the intricately carved pieces were heavy and cumbersome. Wealthy Americans filled their homes with Victorian ... more »

How to Buy Antique Wicker Furniture

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Antique wicker furniture can be a wonderful addition to your inside decor and a piece of family history to pass down. If you are in the market to buy a piece of antique wicker, it is a good idea to read about the various styles and periods before ... more »

How to Buy Antiques and Collectibles

By Samanthe

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At the age of nineteen I bought my first piece of furniture. It was a distressed antique. Although no one else seemed to appreciate it, to me it was beautiful. Years later my unusual taste became popular. Funny. Over the years I have bought, ... more »

How to Buy Bedroom White Furniture

By 01KendraWrites

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Finding bedroom white furniture can be a chore if you don't know the correct way to approach it. First of all, I know the term "Bedroom white furniture" sounds cumbersome, but a lot of people use that exact terminology when searching ... more »

How to Buy Cheap Furniture

By shesaidthat

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When I was newly married, I was faced with a big problem, finding furniture for my new apartment! As I began to look around the stores, I noticed that if I wanted nice furniture, I would have to pay a pretty penny to get some. My mother told me ... more »

How to Buy Green For Baby.

By ***amylaine

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When raising a green family, why not start when they are a baby. Doing your part in saving the environment does not have to be stressful or empty out your bank account... more »

How to Buy Wrought Iron Bar Stools

By George Kramer

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Are you in the market for bar stools? Want to give it some extra pizazz? Why not try wrought iron for your bar stool needs?.. more »

How to choose a memory foam mattress online

By FunkyFunMom

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Choosing a memory foam mattress can be an overwhelming task. Choosing one online can be even harder. After all, you spend a third of your life on it! But, there are a few advantages to buying online versus buying in a store... more »

How to Choose a Swivel Chair

By 01KendraWrites

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The swivel chair is one of the most versatile chairs you can buy. You can use one as an office chair, nursery chair, reclining chair, or merely for extra sitting room. If you are thinking about purchasing a swivel chair, read further. This ... more »

How to Choose Patio and Garden Furniture

By Ruby Bayan

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Choosing patio furniture can sometimes be a challenge. Unlike indoor furniture, patio pieces get exposed to harsh and extreme weather conditions as well as potentially rough, rowdy and messy garden activities. To find the best tables and chairs ... more »

How to Clean a Mattress

By LNAngel

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Everyone knows that you should flip your mattress two times a year to prevent sagging. While you do this, use these simple tips to clean your mattress to prolong it's life... more »

How to Clean Patio Umbrellas

By JPaint25

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Whether they are stored outdoors, in a shed, or in your garage, patio umbrellas are usually filthy when you first set them up in the spring. Do not worry - cleaning a dirty patio umbrella is easier than you think. You will have it looking great ... more »

How to Clean Teak Wood Patio Furniture

By JPaint25

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Teak wood patio furniture may be expensive, but it is beautiful and virtually maintenance free. The natural oils in the teak wood help resist water, and make it a great choice for patio furniture. With simple seasonal cleanings, your teak patio ... more »