Furniture

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in May


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It's easy to know that you're getting the best deal around when shopping through dealnews, but sometimes you want to plan for purchases in advance. So to help you out, we've mined our archives of product prices, sales, and coupons to see what consumer goods are best buys throughout the month of May.

While every month features its own unique deal fluctuations, we often see overlap across months, especially when they fall within the same season. As such, some of the advice for May might sound familiar if you've diligently followed the April guide. That said, May has some unique shopping characteristics to take note of, like stellar Memorial Day sales later this month. So dive in and brush up on the best and worst things to buy in May.Read more

The Best & Worst Things to Buy in April


April 2012 Calendar

Winter is thawing out, and spring is upon us. So what's a good buy in April, and what should you hold off on buying?

Cruises
Typically, April is a good month for cruises. But we discovered last month that cruise prices in general have been dropping when compared to last year, likely due to the industry's tumultuous string of recent public disasters. In fact, when compared to similar cruise deals from this time last year, 2012's offers are as much as 11 percent less. And we have continued to see an increase in the sheer number of cruise deals as well, making it still a good time (price-wise) to look into a vacation on the seas.

Spring Apparel… Almost
The general rule of thumb is to wait about two months after a new line of apparel hits stores to start seeing some of the better discounts. Many retailers began to debut their spring merchandise in late January and February, so that places April at about the two-month mark for some. Look closely at the discounts though: a spring sale that takes 30 to 40 percent off is still a mid-season promotion; you'll want a sale that takes at least 50 percent off or more, and if you can hold steady for a stacking coupon code, all the better. If you truly want the lowest prices — which of course comes with reduced selection — you'll likely want to wait until May.Read more

Save or Splurge: 5 Items That Are Worth Spending More On


Save or splurge?

Saving money is our motto, but occasionally we come across items worth spending a little more on. Yes, you can save money on these goods by waiting for a deal to come along, but generally speaking, these items are more of an investment where quality takes precedence over frugality. We've found that by spending a little more on items like computer systems, certain office gear, and yes, 500-thread count sheets, you actually wind up saving money in the long run because the higher quality of these items prolongs the need to replace them every year.

From desktop replacements to cosmetics, below is a list from dealnews of the top five items where - in their opinion - being too frugal doesn't pay.

1. Get a Laptop that Lasts: Invest in a Desktop Replacement
Buying a new computer is a major purchasing decision. Not only do you want a model that adheres to your budget, but you'll also want a machine that won't be obsolete in a year, nor one that requires constant upgrading or maintenance. Depending on your needs, you could opt for a budget laptop (you can even narrow your search to specific months for optimal savings). Or if you're a demanding computer user, why not invest in a desktop replacement?Read more

The Best and Worst Things to Buy in November


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November is finally here…prime time for budget-conscious shopping. The editors over at dealnews just posted the November Buying Guide to arm shoppers with essential information and shopping tips to get the best deals and discounts in November, and into the holiday season.

Home Furniture Surprises with Strong Deals:
Many other media outlets will tell you that January is the best time to buy furniture, since manufacturers begin introducing new styles in February. Our archives reflect that January is indeed a good month for bargains on home furniture, but November may be even stronger. Two years of data show that November featured the greatest volume of Editors' Choice offerings, as well as the most furniture deals in general. In fact, last year, we saw 39% more home furniture deals in November than we did in January 2011. Expect to see discounted pieces from Walmart, Target, Kohl's, JCPenney, Sears, Amazon, Overstock, and more. One caveat: January did offer a few more general furniture sales of note (like from Pier 1 Imports) than November.Read more

La-Z-Boy Chill Recliner Includes Built-in Cooler

by jessica on Tue, 2010-09-14 09:16


La-Z-Boy Chill

Football just kicked off this past weekend. Where were you when you watched the game? Lounging on the couch, running to the kitchen at every commercial break to refill your drink, hoping that you don't miss a big play? La-Z-Boy's Chill recliner solves that problem.

The La-Z-Boy Chill not only has a comfortable seat and a thermo-electric cooler built into the flip arm, it has heat and massage features. The "Chill" has two-temperature heat settings, two motors and three speeds of massage – so when the game stresses you out, hit the button, get a massage…and relax. Tell me this isn't the perfect game day accessory.

The new "Chill" recliner by La-Z-Boy will arrive in stores starting in November and will be available anywhere genuine La-Z-Boy furniture is sold. Prices start at $949. Visit www.lazboy.com to find the La-Z-Boy dealer near you.

BodySound Home Theater Furniture Gives You Personal Surround Sound

by jessica on Wed, 2009-11-04 09:05


BodySound Chair in Merlot

Now this is something different. How would you like to experience home theater sound without loudspeakers drilled into the walls? BodySound Technologies just unveiled a new line of furniture with "personal surround sound."

Each seat features a wireless 7-speaker surround sound system, powered by a built-in multi-processor and 650 watt amplifier. The system allows you to fine tune it to hear sound the way you like. BodySound technology will then automatically adjust the volume to match your settings. The built-in speaker system also produces vibrations throughout the seating area, which you can also customize with how much or how little you want to feel.Read more

Assembling A/V Furniture is Easier than Ever Thanks to Bell'O

by jessica on Mon, 2009-09-21 11:15


WAVS-326

We told you about Bell'O's new No Tools Assembly audio video furniture not very long ago…but now you can check out a new demo video from Bell'O to see how their patent pending No Tools Assembly latch system design works.

This A/V ready-to-assemble (RTA) furniture takes just minutes to set up! Three HDTV stand models are available in wood (WAVS-326, WAVS-333 and WAVS-321) and accommodate TVs of all types, including plasma, LCD, DLP, projection and micro-display, along with related electronics and a center channel speaker.

New HDTV Stands from Bell'O - No Tools Required!

by jessica on Wed, 2009-08-12 09:01


WAVS-333

If you are like me and despise the task of assembling furniture, Bell'O comes to the rescue! They just announced a new line of ready-to-assemble (RTA) HDTV stands that require no tools. You read that right…absolutely no tools are required to set these HDTV stands up! Featuring their No Tools Assembly™ latch system, the WAVS-326, WAVS-333 and WAVS-321 HDTV stands take just minutes to set up! Three new wood HDTV stands are available and let you update your living room without breaking a sweat…or, in my case, a nail!

All three models will hold TVs of all kinds - Plasma, LCD, DLP, Projection and Micro-display, including related electronics and a center channel speaker. A CMS Cable Management System is also included to conceal the wires. Read more

Furniture for Fans from Fathead

by jeff on Fri, 2008-12-12 00:30


DreamSeat Recliner with Tennessee Titans logo Now you can have your College team logo and your Professional team logo on the same chair. Not together, but interchangeably depending on when you want the chair to show your allegiance. Then, when your wife wants to have her Tupperware party, she can unzip your team logo from your chair to make the chair look plain again. This is all made possible with Fathead’s DreamSeat and the revolutionary new XZipit Recliner line.Check out the video here.

Now with the DreamSeat and/or the XZipit Recliner line from Fathead, and your Fathead poster on the wall, you can have your living room convert to a “Man Room” in seconds. There are three styles of chairs that range from $749 to $999 (thanks Megan T. for this info). Brock Weatherup, CEO, Fathead said, “Furniture For Fans is the next step for our passionate Fathead Nation Fans.”

Inada Sogno Massage Chair Relaxes Your Back and More

by jeff on Mon, 2008-11-24 11:12


Inada Sogno Massage Chair The Inada Songno massage chair is so modern and luxurious that you would assume that just sitting in it, you might be able to transport yourself out of this world. Actually, if you sit down and dial up one of the 106 stored profiles from the infrared body scan – you just might have an experience that is out of this world.

The Inada Sogno experience is one that every other massage chair wishes they could produce. The Inada Sogno starts with an infrared body scan and then it mimics the hand movements of a human massage therapist. How many massage chairs actually produce shoulder to finger-tip — head to tippy-toe massages? There is an air compression option for the more sensitive people (youth and seniors). The MSRP for the Inada Sogno is $5,999 available at Healthy Back stores, www.healthyback.com. If you know the value of one of these chairs, look no further as this is the best massage chair in the market.

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