What is Knock Down Furniture?

Knock down furniture may not sound too appealing. You might be drawing mental images of poor quality furnishings that you can “knock down” with little effort. You might be surprised to learn that knock down or “break down” furniture simply means that the pieces arrive unassembled and you have to put them together. We’ve all seen pieces like these at discount centers. Some are rather cheap, pressboard bookshelves, desks, accent tables, futons, and dressers that can aptly be described as “knock-downable.” However, you may not realize that many of the pieces that appear in local furniture shops and showrooms are … Continue reading

Selling Your Home? Do the Work

If you want to sell your home quickly, sell it for top dollar, or both, it is important that you do the work. You can get lots of great tips and ideas from shows like Designed to Sell on HGTV, but you can also learn a lot by having an open mind. Ask a friend or family member to look over your home and give you a brutally honest assessment. Ask your realtor to tell it like it is. Remember, this is for your own good, so don’t be offended by their comments. We tend to get sidetracked by sentimentality … Continue reading