Cho Dalsgaard

Check the bottom of any furniture you buy. Looks can be deceiving. Old furniture may have rust or dry rot.

Open and jiggle any drawers in a piece of furniture before purchasing. You want to know how well those drawers are fitting into the furniture. If they move when jiggled, that’s not a good sign. The furniture may have been poorly built.…[Read more]

Before purchasing a piece of furniture, always open drawers and doors. You should not purchase a piece of furniture if the drawers do not open all the way and close evenly. Make sure the doors stay open and close properly. You should also check the knobs or handles to make sure they are properly attached.

When you are having new furniture…[Read more]