Munggur is a type of wood that is widely used in furniture making. It comes from the munggur tree (Pithecellobium jiringa), which is native to Indonesia. It grows in various regions of Indonesia, including Sumatra,…
GREEN STARTER FURNITURE
by Jennifer Uscher Green wood furniture can be dauntingly expensive, whether it's certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) as a product of well-managed forests, shaped from reclaimed materials or made with least-toxic finishes and…
Tips to avoid CO2 poisoning
By Telegraph Staff Carbon monoxide poisoning kills or injures someone in New Hampshire every year. Since the danger rises with increased use of furnaces and generators, state Fire Marshal Bill Degnan issued a warning this…
Carbon nanofibres can reduce upholstered furniture’s flammability
Washington, December 14 (ANI): A new study suggests that the flammability of upholstered furniture can be dramatically reduced by adding a small amount of carbon nanofibres to the polyurethane foams that are used in them.…
Designer transforms discarded farm tools, tree roots into…
By ANDY SAYLOR SPECIAL TO FURNITURE & DESIGN "What do you want to call this groovy stuff we are making?" asked Chris Bruning. His partner, Jeff Singleton, didn't know what to call it either and,…
Making furniture the old-fashioned way
By Janis Mara Staff Writer BERKELEY — The door of the bamboo kitchen cabinet glides open smoothly as customer Rick Unvarsky pulls the knob at the Berkeley Mills furniture showroomhere. Read More
6 Tips for Choosing Long-Lasting Furniture
WOODBRIDGE, Va., Dec 08, 2015 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ -- How to not get bamboozled by too-good-to-be-true deals How do you know that you're really getting a good deal during a furniture store's "Going out of…
Before You Buy a Sofa
From About.com When you're thinking about a new sofa, you'll want to check our sofa buying tips. While it is important to get a sofa in just the right color, it is just as important…
Solve Storage Challenges With an Armoire
Every Room in Your Home Could Use One From About.com An armoire is a tall cabinet, usually with drawers, shelves, and doors, used for storing clothes or household items. With our help, you'll find ways…



