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The Best Types of Sofas for a Vacation Home or Rental Property

If you're lucky enough to own a vacation home or rental property, then you know the importance of a good couch. It can be tricky to decide what pieces are necessary, and it's easy to go overboard. In this article, we will discuss the different types of sofas that are perfect for a vacation home or rental property. What to Consider When Sofa Shopping? The sofa is one of the most important aspects of any vacation home or rental property. It can be the difference between a comfortable and enjoyab ....

Working in the Warehouse: The Furniture Mall Volunteers at the Salvation Army

Remember the excitement you would feel on Christmas Day? Tearing through gift wrap and seeing that present you had so desperately wanted for so long, was a feeling that stays with us long into adulthood. Some children, unfortunately, don’t get to experience that, but that’s why the Salvation Army has taken a stand. Their Angel Tree program provides new toys and clothing to children in need during the holidays, through the support of donors. The Furniture Mall volunteered recently to help the ....

Help for the Holidays: Furniture Mall of Texas Volunteers at Marbridge Foundation

You turn down a long road, tires crunching the gravel. There is a white picket fence to your right, a field stretched out behind it, filled with horses and a little donkey grazing on the soft grass. Everywhere you walk, you are greeted warmly and enthusiastically by the residents. Sounds like a dream, right? It’s real, and it’s called the Marbridge Foundation, a non-profit residential community that provides lifetime care to those with cognitive and intellectual disabilities. Image by the ....

6 Signs It's Time to Replace Your Furniture

You're a responsible person. You take care of your belongings and you love your home. It's been a while since you've replaced any furniture, but signs have started to show that it's time to buy new stuff. The signs can be subtle, so let me break them down for you: wood splintering, mattress not being as cushy as it used to, or leather couch cracking? If one of these signs has shown up on an item in your home, it might be time to get you a piece that will last many more years. Mattresses Mattre ....

Fundraising and Furry Friends

Everywhere you look in Austin, there are pets. They’re our best friends, companions, and our sources of endless serotonin. There are so many great things about owning pets, that we often forget about the times where they almost thrust us into financial ruin. Although a bit dramatic, pets are expensive. Luckily for us, a non-profit organization, Emancipet, works for affordable and accessible veterinary care. Image by Erika Rich On Oct. 24th, The Furniture Mall of Texas participated in Emanc ....