So, I have a laptop with an HDMI port, a big ass HDTV, a Steam account and a comfy sofa and would like to bring all these things together. What peripherals do people use to do PC gaming on their TV? Some type of console-esque controller? A wireless keyboard and mouse? What do you balance your keyboard on? Trackball mouse?
Please enlighten me with describing your setup. Bonus points for avoiding RSI.
posted by fatfrank
on May 23, 2013 -
13 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 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
White cotton-upholstered couch -- help me keep it clean. Pros and cons of using Scotchgard or similar product? Health risks for people and pets? Other methods?
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posted by LobsterMitten
on Jul 24, 2012 -
3 answers
We have a dream... to rearrange our media room so that the couch is not against the wall. The problem? It's
this sofa, and the cushions do fall off after a few minutes of relaxed sitting, despite being weighted. We considered putting a heavy piece of furniture behind it, but that's not ideal as it takes up all the wonderful space we are trying to get back. Can you help us add a back to our couch?
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posted by two lights above the sea
on Apr 20, 2012 -
15 answers
Looking for a 90" (w) sofa sectional.
Cannot find one anywhere, with the sole exception of a model that is from Restoration Hardware (MAXWELL UPHOLSTERED LEFT-ARM SOFA CHAISE SECTIONAL) selling for 5k. This is a very nice couch but since I have to buy a small couch, I would rather spend less. That being said, I love the look of
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posted by Nellebee
on Mar 21, 2012 -
11 answers
How do you feel about your 2+ year old BoConcept sofa, couch or sectional? Was it properly upholstered? Is the leather wearing well? Do the legs stay on? Are you happy with your purchase?
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posted by Heart_on_Sleeve
on Feb 9, 2012 -
4 answers
What would be the best color for a leather couch (not knowing the future color of walls)? Is there a couch color you have regretted?
I'm going to buy
this sofa.
My plan is to keep it for a long time and through all the different places I will live. This is a couch that I eventually expect will be in my home office (and I think this classic design would be versatile).
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posted by niccolo
on Feb 3, 2012 -
36 answers
My boyfriend (who is 6'4") and I are buying a couch, and we're looking for one that would provide neck support for his head. My previous question about our cats
has led me to believe we'd be best with a microfiber couch, but most tall-backed couches seem to be made of leather. Any ideas?
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posted by odayoday
on Dec 29, 2011 -
11 answers
Do I cut the piping off a sofa when making a new cover? Please help me avert a diy-disaster!
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posted by motsque
on Oct 3, 2011 -
4 answers
I'm looking for the perfect futon (sofa-bed) in the UK (preferably the South East) that will work equally well as a bed or sofa, long-lasting, and easy to convert.
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posted by K.P.
on Jul 20, 2011 -
2 answers
I just moved into a dream wonderful "garden apartment" in a brownstone. The only downside is that it has an entryway that forces you to make a u-turn to get into the apartment. Normally, not a problem.
But we need to buy a couch. A regular sized, real, adult persons not-dormroom style nice couch. And there's no way anybody could possibly maneuver one into here.
Is there any places that sell couches that are nice but also can be partially disassembled? Even if just the arms could be taken off it would be great.
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posted by Threeway Handshake
on Jul 14, 2011 -
23 answers
A friend of mine is hunting for a sofa similar to
this one - which was available at World Market until they pulled it a few months ago. Does anyone know where I can buy either this exact sofa, or something similar (a nice, minimalist, wood-framed three-seater)?
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posted by The Shiny Thing
on Jul 9, 2011 -
3 answers
Leather versus fabric furniture pros and cons. Is it worth the extra cost to get a couch in leather? This is regarding a Room and Board sofa, so if you have an opinion on R&B in general, feel free to join in.
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posted by oneirodynia
on May 20, 2011 -
19 answers
We have a two-year old sofa that looks terrible and needs to be cleaned. The upholstery is 100% light-colored polyester that looks like linen. The problem is that any water leaves a very noticeable ring on the fabric. Although we're pretty good about keeping food and drinks off the couch, we have a very drippy-nosed greyhound who has left dozens of little drip marks all over the cushions. Cleaning with water and a wet rag only makes the problem worse. I also tried using Goddard's Dry Cleaning fluid (a solvent), which just left a whitish spot. Any suggestions? Would hiring a professional do the trick?
posted by jrichards
on Apr 14, 2011 -
5 answers
What are great furniture stores, specifically for living room? And in terms of quality, what am I looking for?
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posted by emkelley
on Mar 31, 2011 -
10 answers
By chance do you or someone you know own an Armen (Art) Furniture sofa, and if so, how does it rate it in terms of quality and comfort? Are you satisfied with it? I'm particularly interested in the
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posted by lolo341
on Mar 22, 2011 -
0 answers
I want to buy a convertible couch so guests can sleep in the man cave. What style of couch do I need?
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posted by bq
on Jan 26, 2011 -
15 answers
I found an awesome sleeper sofa: comfortable and compact. Also: ugly as sin. Help me find another with a similar mechanism?
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posted by piro
on Jan 17, 2011 -
11 answers
Where did the mould on my sofa cushions come from, and how can I be sure it won't come back?
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posted by anonymous
on Nov 8, 2010 -
3 answers
We've had a couch in a storage unit for a few years now. We'd like to bring it back into our apartment. What precautions should we take before we bring it? (i.e. concerns about dust, pests, molds.) The couch is fabric (not microfiber to my recollection) and has not been wrapped.
posted by entropicamericana
on Sep 21, 2010 -
1 answer
Anyone have any experience with Urban Barn furniture, good/bad/otherwise? I'm considering buying a used sofa and chair, but wondering if I should take the money and buy a lesser name new set elsewhere, instead.
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posted by nicoleincanada
on Aug 3, 2010 -
4 answers
Looking for a unique, comfortable chair for my office -- with a few odd requirements.
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posted by nitsuj
on Jan 5, 2010 -
8 answers
My landlord just bought a brand new sofa (
this beige model) for my apartment, and I seem to have ruined it already by letting my friend sleep on it for a few days using dark-colored sheets. The area under the head/pillow is now slightly darker than the rest of the sofa; it looks as if it's always slightly wet.
The cover can be dry-cleaned but will be expensive; what are the chances of it working? Are there any easier/less expensive alternatives?
posted by helios
on Oct 11, 2009 -
5 answers
The cushions on our family room sofa suffers from chronic dog-induced squashing. Is there any remedy aside from getting a new sofa?
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posted by tomwheeler
on Sep 22, 2009 -
8 answers
Need a shallow, regular-length sofa. Depth doesn't seem to be a very search-friendly dimension.
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posted by yellowcandy
on Sep 9, 2009 -
9 answers
Just bought a new very light beige color sofa and would like to protect it from spills and stains. Any advice?
I've read good reviews about "scotchguard". Any tips on that?
posted by WizKid
on Jul 15, 2009 -
7 answers
After 4 months in storage, my red microsuede couch is now a gray velvet couch. Can I clean mildew from microsuede? How?
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posted by Lou Stuells
on Nov 29, 2008 -
4 answers
We're reconfiguring our house to make room for a second child. We'd like to continue to have someplace comfortable for guests to sleep, but we're short on space.
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posted by larsks
on Aug 20, 2008 -
22 answers
Is it rude to purchase leather furniture if I have vegan friends?
posted by plexi
on May 27, 2008 -
36 answers
