We're moving into a 38' RV in the next month and getting rid of our three bedroom apartment. We're trying not to put too much in storage so the vast majority of stuff has to go. I'm getting overwhelmed and I'm not sure of the best way to go about this.
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posted by desjardins
on May 15, 2013 -
42 answers
Where do you go when you've graduated from IKEA and are ready for decent, but not necessarily heirloom quality furniture? We're just hoping to find some stuff to carry us through the next 8-10 years, or is that unrealistic? How much should we honestly expect to spend?
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posted by Diagonalize
on May 13, 2013 -
27 answers
We are making a rare trip to IKEA tomorrow in part to get a table and chairs for our one-year old. What are other IKEA items that we should look at for him?
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posted by Xalf
on Apr 27, 2013 -
26 answers
I found
this coffee table on Craigslist for $15. While structurally it's pretty sound, the previous owners painted it; it looks like they may have just spray painted the poor thing without a drop of primer or sealant, because the top is chipping (see photos). Not ever one to leave passable alone, I decided that I had to repaint it. I've read as many furniture painting tutorials as I could get my hands on - the best seemed to be
DIY on the Cheap,
Young House Love,
Centsational Girl, and
Mouse House - and I still have a few questions for you guys.
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posted by Devika
on Apr 25, 2013 -
10 answers
I ordered a 2-piece sectional sofa 15 weeks ago, and it was supposed to be delivered in 8-10 weeks. Half of it was delivered at 8 weeks, the other half is still missing. How much should I ask for in compensation as the delivery gets later and later, and what's the best way to handle asking for such compensation?
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posted by vytae
on Mar 24, 2013 -
15 answers
We're moving soon! Yay! Our new house has a difficult room, though: a long, narrow sunken living room that is making it difficult to plan. How can we best make use of the space?
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posted by synecdoche
on Mar 23, 2013 -
14 answers
Dear adventurous loungers of Metafilter, please tell me about the cleverest space-conserving bed or couch replacements you've ever seen.
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posted by WidgetAlley
on Mar 20, 2013 -
32 answers
I just bought a farm table that the previous owner had in a NYC apt that got hot and cold with vicious radiator heat.
It's got some
warping and cracking, but it's still beautiful and I'd like to do everything I can to prevent it from getting further damaged over time.
I thought I'd just give it a good coat of linseed oil, but the surface is very lightly stained, and I read elsewhere that linseed oil is meant for naked wood.
Any suggestions on how to treat my new baby? Thank you!
posted by subpixel
on Mar 14, 2013 -
9 answers
We are moving into our first flat! Hooray! However, it is unfurnished, so we need to buy us some furniture - specifically, a good sofa and a good dining/gaming table. If we go Ikea, what's the sweet spot between price and durability?
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posted by mippy
on Mar 8, 2013 -
39 answers
The husbot and I really wanted this
media console from CB2 for our new TV and electronic whatnots. It was in stock and ready to ship the other day, but now it's listed as "Estimated in mid-March." Knowing how backorders go, it could be sooner or later than that, or just never materialize at all. Can you help us find something similar that is available now?
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posted by dayintoday
on Mar 3, 2013 -
4 answers
Can a hypothetical furniture buyer ethically keep this hypothetical dining table?
Say someone you know ordered a dining room table and chairs from a major furniture retailer (think Pottery Barn). The table was delivered by a third-party furniture delivery company and the chairs were sent, a week later, via UPS. Once it's all together, the buyer decides that it's not what he wants and calls the retailer to arrange a return.
"No problem," the customer service agent says. "Repackage the chairs and send them back via UPS. The third-party delivery company will contact you to arrange pickup of the table within five days."
Chairs go back the next day. Seven days elapse and no call from the delivery company. The buyer calls the retailer and explains the situation, and the customer service agent refunds the entire order price to the buyer's credit card and says that the third-party delivery company should call one of these days to arrange to pick up the table.
"What if they don't?" asks the buyer. "Well, you've received a full refund for the order," says the agent, "so you're not really responsible for the table anymore."
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posted by ndg
on Feb 28, 2013 -
15 answers
Are there any documentaries about George Nakashima available to view online? I would like to know more about his life and his work. I am particularly interested in the architecture of his studio.
posted by Infernarl
on Feb 25, 2013 -
1 answer
I have an apartment where adding in more seating is needed but I don't want another couch, but do want couch-density seating. I want something that makes sitting yoga-style on my hardwood floors more comfortable. What should I buy, and where should I buy it?
posted by Exonym
on Feb 18, 2013 -
8 answers
I'm looking for information on the various bits of furniture and storage boxes that Lewis and Clark took with them on their voyage of discovery but am not finding much. This isn't really my period of history, so I suspect I'm looking in all the wrong places using all the wrong search terms. Please point me in the right direction.
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posted by Kid Charlemagne
on Feb 13, 2013 -
7 answers
Should I get a standing desk? Please share your pros and cons, and any tips!
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posted by Miko
on Jan 30, 2013 -
27 answers
One of my 17 year old Laserline CD towers broke. The one that broke held 400 CDs and my total collection is somewhere in the 800 range. I need one or more storage towers/racks to hold at least 400, and possibly all of them at some point.
Besides being able to store a lot of CDs, the other feature it needs to have is "slots". Most current storage options for large quantities of CDs, are basically empty shelves for you to fill. My CDs are in a particular oder, so if one is out, I want to be able to see the missing CDs at a glance.
Any suggestions?
posted by Mr.X
on Jan 28, 2013 -
6 answers
I bought a new couch. It got delivered yesterday. The couch is damaged (though it's very minor). I'm going to call "the guy" today and "work something out." Please help me choose the best option.
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posted by phunniemee
on Jan 22, 2013 -
25 answers
I have an old armchair that I'd like to reupholster, but I have zero prior experience in the "furniture repair / restoration" field. I was wondering if anyone could recommend a very basic "step-by-step" guide to get me started.
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posted by NYC-BB
on Jan 21, 2013 -
5 answers
I have used Soft Paws to prevent my two cats from scratching our furniture in the past, and they worked really well. However, either they redesigned their glue dispenser, or I've developed serious glue-handling issues, because I went through three bottles of glue spilling all over the place before I gave up. Is it safe to use Krazy Glue, or some similar product instead of the glue they provide?
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posted by odayoday
on Jan 15, 2013 -
15 answers
Bought a cheap wooden coffee table. Want to decorate it in a weird way. Any suggestions? It's your typical rectangular shape, nothing special. Some scratches on top. Design style: eclectic.
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posted by melodykramer
on Jan 3, 2013 -
27 answers
I'm thinking of buying and repairing this vinyl
sofa and
chair set, but some of the tufted buttons are missing. Anyone know how possible it is to repair this?
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posted by nosila
on Dec 14, 2012 -
2 answers
How can I find a seamstress to do some moderately difficult work, specifically re-covering foam cushions with provided fabric, and is this the best way to go about doing the job?
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posted by maxreax
on Nov 30, 2012 -
8 answers
I bought a timber couch to restore. Is it a designer piece, and if so, does anyone recognise the designer?
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posted by lottie
on Nov 25, 2012 -
11 answers
What can I do with a
massive entertainment cabinet after getting rid of the television? None of the local charities are interested (and I don't blame them). For reference, it's 6'10" tall x 8' wide x 2' deep, the doors need 18" clearance to open, the upper shelves are glass, and I hate needing to worry about the glass doors. All suggestions (kindling? cat gym? ding-dong ditch it somewhere?) on where to take it or how to repurpose it are welcome!
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posted by VelveteenBabbitt
on Nov 16, 2012 -
17 answers
Is
good-quality (not obtained from Freecycle or off the street) used furniture, from a reputable dealer, still a high (or high enough) risk for bedbugs?
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posted by Rosie M. Banks
on Nov 5, 2012 -
12 answers
We have the Sanford metal headboard featured in
this set. We would like to have the footboard (as featured in the product picture) too but an afternoon in the company of Mr Google turns up nothing. Any ideas where I can get this or a similar black metal footboard without buying a whole new headboard and footboard set? Thanks!
posted by merocet
on Nov 3, 2012 -
3 answers
I've apparently been gifted with a couch and a chair from relatives in Victoria and I need to figure out the best way to get them to the Fraser Valley. Are there any movers that will move such a small number of items for a not-crazy price?
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posted by barc0001
on Oct 30, 2012 -
10 answers
Asking for a friend- [Furniture lovers/buyers/sellers in NYC filter:] How can I sell and get a great price for my midcentury modern desk?
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posted by foxy_hedgehog
on Oct 25, 2012 -
6 answers
How long have furniture manufacturers been dousing foam padding with chemical flame retardants? My husband and I would like to start a family in the near future and we're trying to eliminate and replace our PBDE-saturated furniture in order to create a safer environment for baby. All the new organic/ natural latex padded furniture we've found is way out of our price range, so I'm wondering if vintage finds (sans lead paint) might be another safe alternative?
posted by lmpatte2
on Oct 23, 2012 -
9 answers
My partner and I are considering an apartment that has a private patio that's as large as a room. We'll be furnishing the new place mostly from scratch and would love to get living room furniture and dining set that work equally well on the patio or indoors so we can switch things up a lot. Can you help us find the perfect stuff?
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posted by palegirl
on Oct 2, 2012 -
5 answers
I'm in the process of setting up a planted aquarium and I'm trying to figure out what to do with the furniture it will be sitting on from an aesthetic standpoint.
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posted by xyzzy
on Oct 2, 2012 -
7 answers
I'm about to purchase a cheap dining room set at IKEA that is unstained solid pine that I am planning on either staining or painting. What colors might fit, and what kind of stain or paint should I use? I confess, I don't know what I'm doing.
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posted by Mister Fabulous
on Oct 1, 2012 -
20 answers
Is there a company in the SF Bay Area that can deliver a futon to me without making me miserable or driving me insane?
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posted by eeby
on Sep 21, 2012 -
3 answers
