ARTICLES BY JESSE AKRE

Left to its own devices, cloth patio furniture can be very resilient With a little annual maintenance you can keep your patio furniture looking like new, too

Ordinary everyday stains can really ruin patio furniture cushions And unlike indoor furniture, outdoor furnishings often can’t take standard fabric cleaners

In contrast to its dark wood cousins, light colored wood furniture can start to look dingy and dull much sooner Unfortunately dirt, grease and grime will quickly turn your light colored furniture into a leopard print of dark and light splotches

Quality patio furniture needs occasional maintenance to keep the cushions looking like new It’s easier to clean patio furniture cushions than you think and with the right products and a little elbow grease, you can keep your cushions in top form year round

If you’ve ever wandered through a country style furniture store or rummaged through antique stores, you’ve undoubtedly come across furniture that looks time worn and weather beaten Don’t let the looks fool you

Leather furniture seems to be more popular than ever these days, thanks to the fact that it is beautiful to behold and easy to care for Today’s leather furniture comes in so many styles and colors it fits almost any décor imaginable, from traditional to contemporary

It may seem a bit odd to want to make a newer piece of furniture look like an antique After all, isn’t that what antiques are for

Learning how to stain wood furniture isn’t difficult You don’t need to be a master furniture maker to breathe new life into your furniture, which may have become lackluster and dull over the years, thanks to ordinary household dirt and body oils – mortal enemies of fine furniture

Patio furniture is a big investment and you certainly want to make sure it’s there for you to enjoy year in and year out If you have a protected backyard area, you probably don’t worry too much about holding down patio furniture so that it doesn’t wander away in a strong wind or a tempest

Teak is one of the classic woods used in outdoor furniture Thanks to its density and natural oils, it’s impervious to invasion by insects and it won’t rot or dry out, even if you live in the hot Arizona desert

Arranging furniture is one of the quickest and easiest ways to give a tired looking room a fresh, new look That and a new color on the walls can work wonders with very little time and effort

If you’re looking at your furniture and wondering why you ever bought it in the first place, it may just be in dire need of a good cleaning Even if you dust your wood furniture regularly, the cleaning products you use, especially polish and waxes, can build up over time, causing a once beautiful grain to become muddy and dull looking

Microfiber furniture is a wonder to behold, but it also holds some challenges when it comes time to clean it If you’ve seen microfiber furniture, then you know that it can be made to look like virtually anything, including suede and leather

n contrast to paint, staining furniture takes a bit more work, mostly because you can’t just add another layer of stain Rather, you need to take the finish all the way back to the original wood, then build up from there

One of the great things about owning a home is that you can make it your own The bathroom is an obvious place to start

It’s great that small children love to explore their art, but it’s not so wonderful when they use your furniture as the canvas Even though your child is told time and time again not to color on the walls, it doesn’t dawn on them that that goes for furniture, too

Antique furniture can really give a room a unique look But deciding just which antique to decorate a room with and how to integrate them can be a bit confusing to many homeowners

Top quality patio furniture can be a big investment for a homeowner Imagine the shock when you head out to your deck or patio, towel, book and drink in hand, only to discover that your brand new chaise lounge is nowhere to be found

On a hot summer’s day patio furniture can be a real godsend, an oasis of relaxation and bliss that is nothing short of heaven Unfortunately, unsightly mold and mildew can be unwelcomed guests at the party

If you’ve watched any of the countless shows on television that deal with makeovers and remodels, then you’ve probably heard the show’s designers bandy about terms describing different styles: modern, rustic, antique, county, contemporary, colonial, etc But what do these all mean

If you visit many American homes, you’ll notice that the living room furniture is often shoved up against the walls, leaving a large amount of floor space empty This is a common decorating mistake, since it’s often believed that this will make a room feel larger and that no one wants to look at the back of a sofa

Whether you own a home with a great room or a condo with a combined living room and dining area, it can be a challenge to decorate a living room with dining area so that the two areas remain separate, but complementary Where does one start

Just like your indoor furniture, outdoor patio furniture needs a little tender loving care now and then to keep it clean and comfortable year round There’s been some mystery surrounding the cleaning of cushions

A first apartment is an exciting time for any young adult But knowing what furnishings you need can be a bit of a conundrum

Many people initially arrange their living room furniture the day they move to their new home or apartment Since there are so many other things to consider in a move, the furniture ends up where it ends up, with little thought about how it should be arranged