TIP! If you run across an older furniture piece, be sure to check the underside to see if it's stable. Looks can be deceiving. Do you feel like you have ...

TIP! Whenever you buy furniture made from wood, especially antiques, look beyond the surface. Open the drawers, look underneath and check the back too. Do ...

TIP! Take drawers out and really look at antique pieces of wood furniture before purchasing them. At first glance, the furniture may appear in good condition, ...

TIP! When buying old items, check the underside of each piece. It is common for it to look solid, but actually be in poor condition. Do you feel you could be ...

TIP! Choose your outdoor furnishings with care, making sure they are very well constructed. Inspect every weld so you're sure that there aren't any welds that ...

TIP! Sometimes, furniture can be expensive. For this reason, you may wish to consider purchasing gently used furniture. Although purchasing new furniture can ...

TIP! When shopping for wood furniture, especially antiques, check the inside as well as the outside surfaces. Inspect the undersides as well as the outside, ...

TIP! Think about the color scheme of your home when you seek out new furniture. If you select colors that are bold, you may not be able to easily match your ...

TIP! Do you have a large yard you want to put furniture in? If so, save your furniture shopping until the fall season. Summer furniture is marked down at this ...

TIP! When purchasing wooden furniture, especially antiques, pay attention to more than just the outside appearance. Open the drawers, look underneath and ...