Renter’s Advice and Resources

Renter’s Advice and Resources

Make Cheap Furniture Look Expensive With These 4 DIY Tricks

Lisa Wright

 · Aug 9, 2022

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Not everyone has the money to deck out their space with those luxe, expensive looks we see on social media — but that doesn’t mean you have to go full-on thrift store, either.

One of the most cost-effective ways to redecorate is to start with what you already have – or what you can acquire for cheap or for free

Teresa Bergen

 · Mar 22, 2022

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From leather sofas to wooden chairs, all furniture needs a little TLC from time to time to stay in good shape. Still, the exact methods you use to protect your pieces from the wears and tears of daily life will vary depending on how old they are and what materials they’re made from. Read on […]

Juliette Moore

 · Jul 16, 2019

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Furniture reupholstering is an alternative to getting rid of furniture that’s worn out, ripped or shabby. With a little instruction and sewing know-how, you can save your furniture or make it look as if you purchased a new set of furniture altogether. If the furniture you bought to begin with was used and not worth […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 22, 2010

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Leather furniture is durable and attractive and makes a versatile addition to most any style of apartment decor. However, if you want to protect your investment properly and make your furniture last longer, you need to practice regular proactive care: 1 – Check for Water Repellency Many pieces of leather furniture are naturally water repellent, […]

Staff Writer

 · Jul 9, 2010

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