• Be careful while buying wooden furniture. Furniture made of particleboard and medium density fiberboard is also called “solid wood”. But furniture made out of these is not worth buying, as it is harder to repair and heavier than real wood. Buy furniture with signs that explicitly say solid oak wood or cherry wood or ash wood. These are safer to buy.

• A number of times you want to know the kind of finish that has been used on your furniture. To find out you will have to do a solvent test. Dip cotton in some nail polish remover or acetone and rub over an area that is not easily visible. If the finish softens then the finish is nitrocellulose lacquer, which is the most popular finish in the furniture industry. If the finish softens with alcohol then the finish is shellac. If it does not soften with either acetone or alcohol then the finish is varnish, polyurethane, catalyzed lacquer etc. that cannot be dissolved by its original solvent.
• If you are applying finish on your furniture then remember to account for humidity. High levels of humidity in the air will prevent the finish from drying and it will turn white or have a dull finish. If a professional is finishing your furniture then allow the piece to dry completely, for a few days before using it.
• Placing any kind of potpourri directly on the furniture will damage the finish even though it is kept in cloth or plastic bag.
• If metal bed frames are squeaking then just apply oil to the rivets and this will stop it from squeaking. If a bed made out of wood squeaks, it means it is getting loose and needs re-gluing.
• In a drawer wood moves against wood and certain parts need to be lubricated. If drawers stick rub some paste wax on the drawer and the wood that it rides on. If this does not work then the drawer needs some repair or is very worn out.
• Glass tabletops actually protect the wooden tables. Do not allow moisture get trapped between the glass and the wood. Raise the glass tabletop with rubber bumpers, this will allow airspace and let the wood breath.
• Before using wooden screws rub a little candle or bee’s wax or soap on the screw threads and it will move more smoothly.

The most easy-to-clean furniture is the cane furniture. The cane furniture is scratch proof, weather proof, and can withstand almost any kind weather. You can just dust it. If you see stains on the furniture, you can use a wet cloth to swipe and clean it.

For leather furniture, you will have to spend much time. The leather has to be dusted first. You have to swipe it using a dry cloth. Then use some sort of liquid cleaner on cotton or a soft cloth to clean off the leather. Once done, wipe it again using a dry cloth. If the leather is losing luster, add some polish to the cloth.

If the furniture contains fur or faux fur, you need to be extra careful. Liquids tend to spoil the fur. You will need a brush to clean it carefully so that the fur does not get affected. Alternatively, a vacuum is the best method for furniture containing fur.

Feng Shui has been an inspiration for many. In fact, the Chinese science has ensured that people live in a harmonious environment blessed with peace and tranquility. It also strengthens their positive energy and lets them absorb maximum out of their immediate atmosphere.

Feng Shui makes your bedroom a calming retreat. It uses colors and shapes for the purpose. For instance, those who have a brewing ambition shall paint their bedroom red. It will give them peace as well as ambitious hopes. Those who have problem sleeping shall use blue and purple. It gives them better chance of fighting insomnia and instills sound sleep in them.

Shapes are also very important according to Feng Shui. Feng Shui recommends us not to use spiral or pointed objects as these objects take away the peace from us and propagate negative energy. Feng Shui can really tackle a lot of sleep disorders.