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Are you in the market to buy new furniture for your home? When you’re walking through endless furniture stores choosing furniture for your home can seem like an overwhelming process. There are so many different selections, how do you know which one to choose? Here are five very important elements to consider when purchasing new furniture that will help to make things less stressful. 1. Cost – Before you even begin to look at furniture stores you should set a budget. What is the maximum amount of money you are willing to spend on all of your furniture or a specific piece of furniture? Knowing your budget ahead of time will help to keep you from overspending. Additionally, it will also help the furniture salesperson to help you find the perfect furniture for your budget. 2. Colour and Style – Is there any particular colour or style you are looking for in regards to your furniture? Consider the overall style of your home and where you inten

Whether you are rearranging a room or you are moving to a new place, moving furniture can sometimes be a physically demanding task. In order to reduce risk of injury when moving furniture, you want to minimize the amount of physical stress you exert. There are some ways to make moving big and small furniture a breeze without damaging it! 1. Enlist Helpers While it may seem like common sense, having more than one person move furniture can save time, effort and help protect your furniture. You can ask friends, family and neighbors to lend extra hands while moving furniture around. You also have the option of hiring professional movers that can arrange your furniture and can transport it to another location. If you look into a moving service, find a team that charges a one-time flat fee so they do their job as efficiently and quickly as possible. Avoid hourly paid workers because they may not be as motivated or consistent! 2. Slide Sliding

Is there anything more stressful than moving! Moving from apartment to apartment or house to house can be very difficult regardless of where you live. Summertime is one of the most popular times to move, and you can bet that there will be tons of people trying to move before the end of the summer this August.  Don’t let yourself get too stressed about your next move.  Follow these tips to help the process go as smoothly as possible. Throw away while you pack: If you really want to get a grasp of the sheer amount of things you own, pack up your home for a move.  When some people pack, they try to put as much stuff in boxes as possible as fast as they can.  That can be a fast way to pack, but it really isn’t the most efficient.  If you want to make this move easy, make sure you

  [caption id="attachment_1100" align="aligncenter" width="608"] (8301 FC) Flyer Charcoal Sofa & Loveseat[/caption] If you are moving into a new apartment, it is important to make sure that everything is in its right place. An apartment is not quite home without some furniture and, of course, the décor that puts it all together. However, measuring furniture is a very critical part of the moving process. As fun as moving can be, there are a few details which can’t be overlooked, and measuring the furniture is just one of those details.

Whether you seek out shopping at Surplus Furniture to purchase your sofa and coffee table, you will most certainly want to ensure that the furniture fi

It doesn’t matter if you rent an apartment or make mortgage payments, energy bills are a given and those costs can sometimes stretch your budget and shrink your wallet. Here are five tips you can check out that could lower your energy bills and save some money!

1. CFL Bulbs – Swapping out your old light bulbs could make a big impact on your yearly energy costs. CFL stands for compact fluorescent lamp and it takes them less energy to light up and less energy to keep on. Not only do they generate the same amount of light as traditional incandescent light bulbs, but they last longer and on average, cost about $2 a bulb at stores like Wal-Mart or Home Depot.
2. Utilize Natural Light – While you may have changed over your light bulbs, utilizing the natural light in your place can cut energy costs. You want to maximize your natural lighting by positioning your furniture like couches and chairs away from the windows. For instance, move

If you are among the few lucky people that can have pets in your house than this article is for you! Pets are fun-loving companions that are always by your side and one thing to keep in mind when owning a pet is making your apartment pet friendly. Ensuring that your home is pet friendly really depends on what kind of pet you have or the kind of pet you plan on getting. Typically, cats and dogs are among the top choices for pet owners as they can be easily predictable and provide non-stop entertainment. When they get tuckered out, they will want some where to sleep, so what do you do? Just like humans, pets like to take naps, sleep and even dream so you want to have a space for them in your house to sprawl out and get some shuteye. Sometimes it can be challenging to designate a space for them in an apartment but there are some solutions. For a dog, consider a ‘doggie’ blanket that can be placed on a couch cushion because it will deter pet hair on the couch and be comfy enough

Have you recently purchased a couch, but aren’t quite sure how to plan the layout of your living space? The following are key considerations to keep in mind as you begin this next step in designing a layout that will work best for you. Determine Function The first step in determining the layout of your couch and loveseat is reviewing the function or purpose of the room in which the furniture will be placed. In most living rooms, TV viewing is prioritized as a primary focal point, resulting in layouts that place couches directly opposite from a television or the wall it hangs upon, with additional furniture like a love seats positioned with a comparably good view. But if you’re looking to place a couch in a basement intended for entertaining, or as added features to a master bedroom, your layout will be dependent upon differing components. In a master bedroom, a loveseat may work well in a nontraditional position such as facing the bed, placed at the end

Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse has stylish, affordable and most importantly, storage savvy and spatially efficient options. From storage unit bedroom sets, to lighting, sofas and dining room sets, Surplus Furniture in Canada has everything and anything needed to decorate, save space and look great all at once. Trying to reorganize your living space? Here we’ve broken down the top 5 ways to decorate and organize your home:

1. Storage furniture: There’s no quicker way to have sleek, stylish bedroom décor that simultaneously saves space than with storage bedroom sets. These great looking pieces are sturdy, chic and match any style. With large, deep drawers and hidden spaces for personal items, bedroom storage units are the best solution for any bedroom.
2. Floor lamps: Sleek, wrought iron floor lamps are a simple, subtle yet stylish way to add lighting to any room without taking up space. Avoid adding clutter to you

We've all had that thought when walking into a furniture showroom, how do they keep everything looking nice and new? Think about it – a lot of people come in every day to check out furniture to get a feel for it, sit down on it and envision it in their home. Showroom furniture can take a beating with consistent use but somehow, furniture stores manage to keep them looking spotless and new, time after time again. The sole purpose of furniture is to be used and if stores can keep their floor models looking amazing, than you can too! By checking out these four tips, you can keep your furniture looking showroom ready in your own place for years to come. 1. Couch Cleaning Furniture should be treated like any other object in your home, meaning you should clean it re

It goes without saying that space can be an issue when living in a small  apartment and we are all guilty of piling up paperwork all over the place whether it's on a coffee table or on the dining table. Not only does this create a cluttered mess, but it's unsightly and no one likes it. However, with some clever ways you can create a cozy office space to keep all that paperwork organized and in one spot! Even if you don't have a dedicated room to call the office, you can still make room to arrange a cozy office space. Main Living Space Solution First, reevaluate the floor plan of your apartment and figure out which areas are not maximizing the given space. The ideal room to create a cozy office would be in your main living space because you may have the most floor space to play with. Consider rearranging the layout of your couches, coffee tables and TV stand to create that additional space where your office can be placed. If that means you move furniture