The Indonesian furniture industry is targeting export revenue of 6 billion U.S. dollars, or approximately 101 trillion rupiah (at an exchange rate of 16,905 rupiah per U.S. dollar), over the next five years. The Indonesian…
How to Repair Kitchen Cabinets
Learn how to repair damaged kitchen cabinets; includes step-by-step instructions along with tips, materials, and tools lists. During a HouseCall to Augusta, Georgia, Ron found himself in a situation where he needed to repair a…
Green trends make headway in Las Vegas
Heath E. Combs -- Furniture Today ecycling, reclaimed products take stage LAS VEGAS — The furniture industry’s green wave kept rolling at this summer’s Las Vegas Market with product introductions and smaller, more nuanced moves.…
Turning your deck into a tropical sanctuary
Kelly Deck This week, we're turning over a new leaf. Although we've talked a lot about creating a West Coast look for your patio that blends subtly with the B.C. landscape, we don't want to…
Furniture fair with a dreamy ambience
SAM THAM THE Midvalley Home and Furnishing Fair is back again with the theme “Fairytales do come trueâ€. Home lovers can shop at the 25 participating tenants on the ground floor and the lower ground…
Green values at Contemporary Furniture Fair
Zahid Sardar Designers at the 20th annual International Contemporary Furniture Fair in New York this month were asking hard questions about their use of materials and were veering away from fashionable all-bamboo or all-bio-fuel solutions.…
How to care for that backyard furniture
Tips for protecting some popular materials Karen Turner, Canwest News Service Not sure what kind of furniture to buy for your backyard? Maintenance, comfort and budget are the top three issues to consider when shopping…
Furniture Brands New Board Official
It’s official: The board of directors for Furniture Brands International includes three directors proposed by Sun Capital. The board reconvened Tuesday. Because the election of directors was contested, a final reconciliation of the election results…
Preserve wood furniture with TLC
1. If old furniture smells musty ... Try this trick to get rid of mold spores: Paint unfinished surfaces inside drawers, on backs or under tabletops with a solution of 1 teaspoon bleach per gallon…



