Check out your home. Anything seem odd or out of place when searching the room? Do you see nice quality furniture that is still put to good use? Is it dingy and battered? Is each piece fulfilling its purpose? This article is perfect for anyone who needs new furniture.

Always look on the underside of used furniture to ensure stability. It is common for it to look solid, but actually be in poor condition. Rust and dry rot are common problems that tend to plague older furniture.

When shopping for antique furniture made out of wood, make sure that you aren’t just looking at the surfaces on the outside. This means looking underneath it and inside the drawers. In most cases, this visual inspection will give you a better idea of the condition of the piece than the surface wood. Often referred to as the secondary wood, these areas can