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Friday May 04, 2012

Leather Myths Debunked

We’ve been watching a lot of Mythbusters recently, so now seems like as good a time as any to bust a few myths we’ve heard regarding leather furniture. Particularly, we'd like to emphasize that leather is not hard to care for, fragile, or expensive. Continue reading →

Thursday May 03, 2012

High Blood Pressure Awareness Month

May is High Blood Pressure Awareness Month. High blood pressure, or hypertension, is known as the silent killer and for good reason. High blood pressure can seriously endanger a person’s health, and it generally builds up gradually over time as a result of unhealthy lifestyle behavior. Continue reading →

Wednesday May 02, 2012

Hosting Visitors on the Couch

It can be nice to have visitors for a little while and it’s always fun to host visiting friends and family on the couch for a few days. Read on for a few tips to help everyone feel a little more comfortable during the visit. Continue reading →

Tuesday May 01, 2012

Toxic Chemicals in Sofa Foam Endanger Public Health

In 1975, California State legislators passed a bill titled TB 117 which required sofa manufacturers to treat sofa foam with a wide variety of flame retardant chemicals. The law, it turns out, appears to have caused more harm than good. Continue reading →

Monday April 30, 2012

Watch Out For Your Favorite Spot on the Sofa

We’ve all got a favorite spot on the sofa. Usually it’s the one with the best view of the TV, but some people tend to vary their choice. Make sure to give your spot a little extra care, so it doesn't fade faster than the rest of the sofa. Continue reading →