Where do you buy furniture?
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craigslist, estate sales, garage sales, resale shops, ect...
start here: https://chicago.craigslist.org/search/fuo?search_distance_type=mi
start here: https://chicago.craigslist.org/search/fuo?search_distance_type=mi
Yeah this is the type of shit im looking for. Might even throw them a Jeff obnoxiously low lowball.
I prefer getting good used stuff off of Craigslist with the exception of couches, beds, etc. My wife thinks I'm cheaping out and would rather buy something new that's lower quality. Boo.
We bought a sofa set from Ashley 5 years ago. It was a light microfiber and it SUCKED. It sucked so hard. It was uncomfortable, the framing came loose in the cushions so you could see parts of the cushion popping up, the side arm came off on one of them and overall it was all just trash. We got 2 years out of the stuff and threw it away.
When we came out here I started trolling Craigslist for Sectionals. I found one store that was blasting Craigslist cheap furniture. So I grab the wife to go inspect and it's in downtown Los Angeles, not in a great area, kind of ratty inside but the furniture looked good. We ended up buying a 3 piece sectional for $1100 and it's the best thing I've ever done. It's comfortable, stands up to the kids, looks good and feels high quality. Yay for Craigslist.
TL;DR - X2 on going to small furniture places. Ashley can sit on it.
We bought a sofa set from Ashley 5 years ago. It was a light microfiber and it SUCKED. It sucked so hard. It was uncomfortable, the framing came loose in the cushions so you could see parts of the cushion popping up, the side arm came off on one of them and overall it was all just trash. We got 2 years out of the stuff and threw it away.
When we came out here I started trolling Craigslist for Sectionals. I found one store that was blasting Craigslist cheap furniture. So I grab the wife to go inspect and it's in downtown Los Angeles, not in a great area, kind of ratty inside but the furniture looked good. We ended up buying a 3 piece sectional for $1100 and it's the best thing I've ever done. It's comfortable, stands up to the kids, looks good and feels high quality. Yay for Craigslist.
TL;DR - X2 on going to small furniture places. Ashley can sit on it.
Holy overkill Batman.... Just use a bunch of 2x6's for an aquarium that size.
2x4's up to 90 gallons, 2x6 (or 2x8 if you're really paranoid) is fine for 150 gallons... It's what I used to span for my 180g:
Here's my brothers 90g (2x4's):
Here's my old 180g (2x6's):
probably cant do that with the guys that custom build the shit, but you defiantly can with the people that say their reason for selling is "im moving"Yeah this is the type of shit im looking for. Might even throw them a Jeff obnoxiously low lowball.
I got my dining table set and family room set (14 piece) at Ashley's Furniture. The main sofa is awesome and extremely comfortable. After a few years of owning it, it's still like new (besides the few scratches from when my wife and I moved into our new home).
The dining room table and chairs are okay. Definitely decent and holds up. Quality is okay. Everything still looks good but nothing fancy.
The dining room table and chairs are okay. Definitely decent and holds up. Quality is okay. Everything still looks good but nothing fancy.
Holy overkill Batman.... Just use a bunch of 2x6's for an aquarium that size.
2x4's up to 90 gallons, 2x6 (or 2x8 if you're really paranoid) is fine for 150 gallons... It's what I used to span for my 180g:
Here's my brothers 90g (2x4's):
Here's my old 180g (2x6's):
lol I know, I did it just because it will look cool. Hell, its only a half stand really, half the tank will sit on a brick wall. The reason I stopped is that I will have to get a custom drilled tank for the overflow placement I want and that drove the costs up. I was going to hard plumb it into the basement where there is water for the washer dryer and slop sink that I can hook into, and the ejector pit I can dump into. This way for water changes I just have to twist a couple valves and drink a beer while it drains and refills.
Gotcha. I wish I lived in a two story house where I could do that. Unfortunately I live on a slab and I did mine through the attic. While it was nice, I couldn't do anything from October to March and had to run lines across the hallway when I needed to do a water change.lol I know, I did it just because it will look cool. Hell, its only a half stand really, half the tank will sit on a brick wall. The reason I stopped is that I will have to get a custom drilled tank for the overflow placement I want and that drove the costs up. I was going to hard plumb it into the basement where there is water for the washer dryer and slop sink that I can hook into, and the ejector pit I can dump into. This way for water changes I just have to twist a couple valves and drink a beer while it drains and refills.
I am slowly replacing my cheap, pressboard/veneered furniture with Amish furniture, started a few years ago with with my son's crib, dresser and bookcase. Now have end tables, tv stand, toy box, high chair, other shit I can't think of. Most of it is from Amish furniture gallery in Naperville. Here is a piece that I can see from where I'm sitting. Expensive, but it will last my entire life. Solid wood, and high quality. I think dining room is next. Gotta save for a while .
lol I know, I did it just because it will look cool. Hell, its only a half stand really, half the tank will sit on a brick wall. The reason I stopped is that I will have to get a custom drilled tank for the overflow placement I want and that drove the costs up. I was going to hard plumb it into the basement where there is water for the washer dryer and slop sink that I can hook into, and the ejector pit I can dump into. This way for water changes I just have to twist a couple valves and drink a beer while it drains and refills.
We drilled our own tank. It was surprisingly easy
Oh and back on topic. Any value type furniture place is pretty much junk. We had the typical $1000 family room kit from Ashley that comes with a couch and loveseat couple of end tables and lamps and a coffee table. It's all low grade Chinese shit. We had to have warranty repairs done and when the guy came to the house to fix it he took the couch apart and it was nothing but strips of 1/2" particle board. Like no wonder the frame cracked.
As far as brands go I found England to have pretty well built shit that doesn't cost a fortune like other brands. Plus everything is endlessly customizable
When I bought my townhouse we had to furnish a living room, dining room and family room/entertainment room. Living room furniture was from Ashley and its meh. The couches are comfy but I'm not sure how they'll hold up over the years when we have kids.
Dining room set we got from HHGregg and saw the exact same set at Ashley for a few hundred more than what we paid. Believe it or not the table and chairs are actually really nice and good quality.
Dining room set we got from HHGregg and saw the exact same set at Ashley for a few hundred more than what we paid. Believe it or not the table and chairs are actually really nice and good quality.
New sexional is on the list with taxes since wife is spoiled and now new house needs more furniture.
Also I made the coffee tables and end tables we have out of oak and have etched glass tops. Wish I had pictures to post up.
Kinda rustic looking redwood stain with thick clear and the 4 pieces of glass each have something different.
1 is a bear, fish, deer, and eagle.
I made them for my grandfathers lake place we build but when he sold the place I got them back.
Edit: them Krig jigs for blind screws are the business for making furniture and what not. Id like to attempt to build a dresser next.
Also I made the coffee tables and end tables we have out of oak and have etched glass tops. Wish I had pictures to post up.
Kinda rustic looking redwood stain with thick clear and the 4 pieces of glass each have something different.
1 is a bear, fish, deer, and eagle.
I made them for my grandfathers lake place we build but when he sold the place I got them back.
Edit: them Krig jigs for blind screws are the business for making furniture and what not. Id like to attempt to build a dresser next.
I would like to speak with your mother. I own and am restoring a Victorian Eclectic in Aurora so I am always on the lookout for furniture and odds and ends.
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