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  1. Posted In: Mattresses

    What's Inside Your Mattress?

    Do you ever wonder what you are sleeping on? Mattresses are made up of many different features and choosing the right one that best suits your needs is extremely important! This article will outline some mattress features that you will come across when shopping for the right mattress. Manufacturers usually modify the innerspring of mattresses, change the colour, padding, quilting pattern and so forth. That way, they can manufacture mattresses for different retailers using different names. For example, one company's ultraplush will be another companies supersoft. This makes comparable shopping and price matching nearly impossible. So it's important to look at the nuts and bolts of a mattress as opposed to the name. [caption id="attachment_306" align="alignright" width="300"]Innersprings Innerspring Mattress[/caption]

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  2. Posted In: Mattresses

    Tips on How to Choose the RIGHT Mattress!

    Choosing The Right Mattress Buying a mattress is probably the most important personal home item that you will purchase. So it's important to take the time to ensure you purchase the right mattress. A good nights sleep is worth a million bucks. We all know that we're supposed to get at least seven hours of sleep each day, but what happens if we aren't getting enough sleep? Below are 8 health concerns linked to sleep deprivation. 1. Lack of sleep increases your risk of a stroke. 2. Too little sleep can lead to obesity. 3. Poor sleep can increase

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  3. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Bedroom Furniture

    Metal vs. Wood Bed Frames, Which is Right For You?

    Are you planning on redecorating your bedroom this year? Is a new bed set in your future? Well if so, some of these tips will be very helpful to you! First things first, you have to decide whether you will be upgrading your bed frame, your headboard, your complete bedroom set or all of the above!

    If you are planning on buying a new Complete Bed Set such as our 7400 Dark Espresso Complete Bed from Crown Mark, that comes with headboard, footboard and rails then you won’t be needing a bed frame as all of our “complete” beds include rails and slats in place of a bed frame! If you are more interested in a 3PC Bedroom Set such as our 0375 Malaga Chocolate 3PC Bedroom Set from Dynamic Furniture Corporation, which includes: Headboard, Dresser and Mirror then you will be needing a new bed frame for sure! Many headboards attach directly to your metal bed frame

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  4. Posted In: Careers , The Surplus Furniture Difference

    2014 Grand Openings!!

    Grand Openings! Well, we are almost halfway through 2014 already! You know what they say, time flies when you are having fun and oh, boy we are having FUN at Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse this year! It has been an exciting and eventful year so far, having already opened 3 new store locations! We are so excited to welcome these new locations into our ever growing family and we wanted to take a few moments to introduce them to you! Surplus Furniture In Brantford First up is our new location in Brantford, Ontario, a short one hour drive from Toronto. Brantford is also known as the Telephone City, since it is home of Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of the telephone. It's also the birth place of Wayne Gretzky, Phil Hartman and Lawren Harris (from the Group of Seven).

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  5. Posted In: Community , The Surplus Furniture Difference

    Surplus Furniture is in your community

    Surplus Furniture in your CommunityAt Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse, we are committed to saving our customers money. “Furniture can be a large expense for families. So if we can work together and save our customers money, then they will be able to focus those savings on what really matters, their family.” Saving our customers money has been the goal since we opened the doors over 10 years ago and this commitment has made a difference for thousands of families every week. At the heart of this initiative is the community we live in. That’s why Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse continuously supports their community through a variety of different charitable organizations.

    Surplus Furniture and Mattress Warehouse is proud to support several charities, like the Canadian Cancer Society, Sick Kids, Nanny Angel Network, our proud Canadian Military, Canadian Veterans, Firefighters Association, Police Association, Wounded Warriors, local women’s shelters, and so many more. We believe that through

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  6. Posted In: Design Tips and DIY , Living Room Furniture

    Fabric Upholstery: Warranty & Cleaning

    After making a furniture purchase (big or small), you need to consider purchasing a Fabric Warranty available at Surplus Furniture & Mattress, when purchasing any type of fabric upholstery! 6765_fabric There are so many benefits when purchasing a warranty package for your fabric upholstery. At Surplus Furniture, fabric warranty that is purchased is handled through Ultra Shield (third party); a reputable company at the forefront of the furniture care industry since 1987. When an incident occurs, a simple call to Ultra Shield will initiate the warranty process. If you do decide to go ahead and purchase the Fabric Warranty, the following will be covered: Food & Beverage Stains, Human & Pet Bodily Fluids, Rips, Tears, Cigarette Burns, Mold

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  7. Posted In: Living Room Furniture

    Living Large in a Small Space

    Trying to make the most out of your small space can seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be! There are some easy solutions to maximize every square inch in your home, without breaking the bank.

    1. Have your furniture do double duty. This simple trick can add up to a lot of extra space that you could be missing. Looking for more storage in your bedroom but don't have any wall space? Try a storage bed. Make all of that wasted space under your bed work for you! It's the perfect place to store off-season clothes. Here are two great options for optimizing your space. Our 0395 storage bed in espresso by Dynamic Furniture or our 5046 bunk bed in cappuccino by Monarch. Need a place for guests to stay but don't have the room for an extra bed? Try a futon like our 5290 futon from Crown Mark and get additional seating as well. Even our storage ottoman OTTO ST can work

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  8. Posted In: Home Decor

    Update Your Home Using Designer Accent Pieces!

    Looking for ways to update your home but don't want to spend a lot of money or do a complete over-haul? Buying new furniture, painting and decorating can all add up to TOO much money, so how can we update our existing space without breaking the bank? Well, a good place to start is by adding some new accent pieces. Accent pieces are an easy way give your room a new look and feel without hurting your wallet. Here's some tips/suggestions to get you started on updating your room: - Try swapping out your lamp shades. If the lamp bases are out-dated or looking less than desired, swap out the whole lamp! Maybe your room doesn't have any lamps.. Well, maybe it's time it did! The right lighting can bring ambiance and warmth to any room. Some new lamps for the end tables in the living room, a single lamp for an office or study, even lamps for the bedroom! Lamps are a great way to introduce a little colour to an otherwise dark or dull room

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  9. Posted In: Mattresses

    Mattress Protectors and Why They Are Important.

    Do you remember the last time you bought a mattress? Do you recall the salesperson trying to sell you a mattress protector? Did you think to yourself, this guy is just trying to sell me something else..? Well, I'm here to bust that myth! Mattress protectors are a crucial element to your mattress and especially if you have just bought a new one or are considering buying a new mattress, you should read this first! Mattress Protectors Mattress protectors are important for many reasons but the top two reasons to purchase a mattress protector are: 1. Keeping the mattress clean and healthy and 2. Protecting your mattress warranty. Let's start with protecting your warranty. Did you know that even the smallest stain on your mattress can void your mattress warranty?

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  10. Posted In: Home Decor

    Update your area with discount bar stools!

    Whether you are looking to update an existing entertainment area or are considering building a new bar area, a great option for improving your entertainment space is by adding bar stools. From retro feeling to modern and stylish designs, there are thousands of different bar stools on the market right now. Choosing the right bar stools for your space can seem like a daunting challenge. No worries! We've got the tips to help you find the right bar stools for you and your space! First things first. You are going to have to measure the existing table/counter that you have or get the dimensions of the table that you are planning on having. Measure the distance from the floor to the top of the table. It is recommended to have a 10-12" space between your tabletop and bar stool. ie. a 42" table top works best with a 30" stool. For a reference, dining tables are typically 28-30" high, therefore you could use shorter stools that measure 18" high. Counter height tables are typically

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