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Mattresses, furniture, clothing donations make way to Leaf Rapids
LEAF RAPIDS — Beverly Baker has been airing out her furniture in her front lawn since she arrived home last week. The 56-year-old Leaf Rapids resident, who was evacuated from the community for more than two months owing to wildfires, returned to a...

Asia's wooden furniture industry feels brunt of new U.S. tariffs
Trump tariffs Fresh levies unsettle manufacturers in sector with already tight margins Workers at a wooden furniture factory in Muar, Johor State, Malaysia. The industry has been plunged into uncertainty this week after U.S. President Donald Trump...

Sponsored: Furniture Finds is Celebrated for Value and Quality
Furniture Finds has been named a People's Choice Award winner, a recognition that highlights the store's dedication to providing quality furniture at affordable prices. Adam Ross, owner of Furniture Finds credits the win to a simple but powerful...

Amazon’s Early Prime Day Outdoor Deals Are Here—Shop Furniture, Storage, Lighting, and More Up to 68% Off
Amazon’s fall Prime Day (also known as Prime Big Deals Day) is happening on October 7 and 8, and the deals are already dropping. Fall is a great time to upgrade your outdoor space in time for football season BBQs and holiday gatherings, and right...

First Named Storm Of 2025/26 Season Prompts Warning From Rural Insurer: ‘Pack Up Your Summer Furniture.’
frontpage Photo by Ray Bilcliff: https://www.pexels.com/photo/sea-waves-crashing-on-the-seaside-8529398/ UK rural insurer NFU Mutual is urging people not to be complacent and to take action to prevent damage before Storm Amy brings dangerous winds...

Ikea and Lloyds Bank unveil new credit cards – here's what each offers
Ikea and Lloyds Bank have both unveiled new credit cards this week, aimed at very different types of spending. The Ikea Family credit card offers up to 20 months interest-free on in-store purchases, plus extra Ikea Family reward points. Meanwhile,...

IKEA’s Manhattan expansion includes SoHo and
The former Nike outlet at 529 Broadway in SoHo, where IKEA plans to open its second Manhattan store. Ingka Investments purchased the building for $213 million. Photo courtesy of Ingka Group IKEA is doubling down on Manhattan. The Swedish furniture...

AHFA announces Second Annual Furniture Safety Week
AHFA is preparing for its second annual Furniture Safety Week, which will be October 6-10. The initiative was launched last year to engage all segments of the home furnishings industry in public conversation about furniture and home safety....

Director of Guru Dutt's blockbuster lost his home, had to sell off furniture after one of his films flopped
There’s no biz like showbiz. In such a volatile industry, where people can experience stratospheric success overnight, they may also find Lady Luck abandoning them all of a sudden. In a candid chat with his daughter, Pooja Bhatt, director Mahesh...

Trump tariffs: U.S. soybean exports drop; furniture industry expecting success
The Magic Ingredient for Your Next IKEA Hack Is Only $36
Credit: Jujumin Chu/Shutterstock Searching for IKEA hacks online takes you down a wonderful rabbit hole of ways to create custom furniture using IKEA’s bestselling kits, including the KALLAX storage units, BILLY bookshelves, and HAVSTA cabinets —...
$15 Ikea buy saving shoppers hundreds on designer version
A $15 Ikea buy is the latest product to earn the title of a 'dupe' after a shopper purchased the bargain buy because of its similarities to an expensive design. Eva Pham shared her find in a TikTok video that shows her scrolling the Manu Matters...
Before & After: An IKEA BILLY Hack Turns a Dingy 1970s Room into a Dreamy Home Library
ABOUT THIS BEFORE & AFTER HOME TYPE: House PROJECT TYPE: Office & Dens STYLE: Parisian, Traditional SKILL LEVEL: DIY RENTAL FRIENDLY: No Sometimes 1970s wood-paneled spaces are great, but other times they just look old rather than retro. In Katie...

Trump Administration Announces New Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals, Furniture, and Heavy Trucks, Section 232 Investigations into Medical Goods, Machine Tools, Industrial Robots
Last week, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced Section 232 investigations into medical equipment and robotics and industrial machinery. The Commerce Department—which has been conducting the investigations since the beginning of September—is...

Furniture removed from downtown Winston-Salem park in response to 'disruptive behavior'
On September 26, the benches, tables and chairs that once formed gathering places at downtown Winston-Salem’s Merschel Park were removed by city staff. In a statement explaining the move, City Manager Patrick Pate points to a noticeable uptick in...

Colour Psychology in Bathroom Furniture: Which Shade is Right for You?
— Colours have the power to influence our mood more than we realise—especially in the bathroom, where relaxation and refreshment go hand in hand. The right shade of furniture can make your space feel larger, calmer, or even more luxurious. Whether...

IKEA Opens Doors in Pharr, Marking a Milestone for the Rio Grande Valley
Pharr Mayor Dr. Ambrosio Hernández, with scissors in hand, joined by Victor Perez, President & CEO of Pharr EDC, the IKEA family, and Larry Levin, cuts the ribbon to mark this great celebration officially. Photo Noah Mangum GonzálezTexas Border...

Miuform sets its focus on flexible & functional furniture
Editor’s note: Woodworking Network editor Karen Koenig was among a group of U.S. journalists and videographers invited by the Polish Investment & Trade Agency for a firsthand look at the country’s furniture manufacturing industry. Here’s one of...

Vaughan-Bassett Furniture see increasing demand
GALAX, Virginia — Vaughan-Bassett says demand for its U.S.-made wooden adult bedroom furniture is climbing, and as a result the company has increased hours across multiple departments, according to recent reports. “We have added hours to match the...
Ikea franchisee plans new store at acquired Manhattan property
Ikea franchisee Ingka Group has acquired a Manhattan property with plans to open a new store there. The company reportedly paid $213 million for the 53,000-square-foot building in New York City's SoHo district. A two-story Ikea store is slated to...