Fourteen in-depth buying guides from 30+ years in the furniture and home business — written by the people who buy, sell and deliver this stuff every day. Measurements, trade-offs and the things spec sheets leave out, whether you shop online or visit our Romulus warehouse. How we research and recommend →
Sixty-two furniture, mattress, appliance, delivery and retail terms defined in plain language — eight-way hand-tied, diagonal depth, foam density, MAP pricing, prorated warranties — with why each one matters when you shop.
Read the Guide →How to furnish a small apartment or tight room: apartment-scale dimensions, multi-function pieces worth buying, vertical storage, rug sizing, studio zoning, and renter-friendly fixes that come back off the wall.
Read the Guide →Desk depth, standing desks, ergonomic chair anatomy, monitor height, lighting and cable management — how to build a home office that does not wreck your back, and where to spend a $1,000 budget.
Read the Guide →Gas, charcoal, pellet, kamado and griddle compared. Sizing, the BTU myth, build-quality checks, placement clearances and fire safety, plus how to winterize a grill through a Michigan season.
Read the Guide →Top load versus front load, capacity by household size, gas versus electric versus heat pump, venting rules and safety, stacking and installation — including the shipping bolts that destroy machines when people forget them.
Read the Guide →Bed sizes with real frame footprints and minimum room dimensions, six frame types, foundations and slat spacing, the six-point drawer inspection, layout clearances, and the order to spend your budget in.
Read the Guide →The guide to read before any large purchase. Measuring the room and the delivery path, the diagonal depth rule that decides whether a sofa clears the door, stair turns, clearance minimums and a delivery-day checklist.
Read the Guide →Make everything in your home last years longer. How to clean and protect wood, upholstery, leather, mattresses, appliances, and patio furniture — plus a stain-removal cheat sheet, the upholstery code-tag guide, and Michigan seasonal tips.
Read the Guide →Buy the right TV the first time. Learn what screen size fits your room, OLED vs. QLED vs. LED, what HDR and refresh rate really mean, how to pick a soundbar, and the setup mistakes that wreck picture and sound — plus a printable buying checklist.
Read the Guide →Buy the right fridge, range, dishwasher, and microwave the first time. Learn how to measure every opening, check your hookups, compare gas vs. electric vs. induction, pick a finish, read energy labels — plus a printable buying checklist.
Read the Guide →Stop guessing on table size. Learn exactly what fits your room, how many people it seats, the best shapes and materials, chair heights, and the mistakes that lead to returns — plus a printable buying checklist.
Read the Guide →Everything you need to furnish your living room. Sofas, sectionals, recliners, coffee tables, TV stands, and design tips — plus Michigan-specific advice on humidity, delivery, and winter comfort.
Read the Guide →Everything you need to create an amazing outdoor patio. Furniture, grills, fire pits, lighting, and design tips — plus Michigan-specific seasonal advice and a maintenance checklist.
Read the Guide →Learn about mattress types, sizes, firmness levels, and what to look for before you buy. Innerspring, memory foam, hybrid, latex — we break down the pros, cons, and price ranges of each.
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