It's not the heat; it's the humidity. I do not care which; it sure can be uncomfortable! Thank goodness for the modern comforts of swimming pools, air conditioning, fridges, and fans.Humidity, which is the measure of moisture in the air, affects furniture. Regardless...
I recently read the results of a survey on how much the average new condo owner in Guadalajara spent on their furniture. This survey was conducted in February 2022, and the participants were those that purchased a new condo that cost $200,000 to USD 500,000. Those...
When outfitting our bedrooms, we often think that the mattress is critical to a comfortable sleep. Although it plays a considerable part, what it sits on is just as important. Without the proper support, the best mattress will not perform. A good foundation will...
With many people relocating between states and provinces and across borders, the demand for shipping services in North America has increased exponentially. Sadly, so has the rise of unscrupulous companies and their scams to get more money out of your pocket than they...
Almost all the new condo buildings going up in the Bay of Banderas area offer one- and two-bedroom units. The days of larger units seem to be over, at least for the foreseeable future. Smaller condos mean it is more important than ever to maximize space. A sofa bed...
At our house, we are hitting the "ten-year mark." I have been mentally and economically preparing for this auspicious occasion, knowing that most appliances and electronics have an average life span. Some of our household items have already bit the dust and have been...
If you are a new condo owner in Puerto Vallarta or Nuevo Nayarit, you may be wondering if you should ship furniture from the US or Canada. Although laws change here from time to time and more often, the enforcement thereof is sporadic at best, I thought it would be...
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I love daybeds! A daybed is one of those functional furniture pieces that do double duty. By day, a great place to sit and, by night, to sleep. Daybeds are a cross between a bed, a chaise lounge, and a couch.If you have a smaller size condo, this piece of furniture is...
If you are like me, you probably have a memory of sleeping (or more realistically not sleeping) on a sofa bed back in the day. Not sure which was worse – the hard metal bar under the skimpy mattress or the horrible mattress itself. No wonder people roll their eyes...