How to Fix those Nagging Door Issues
Some of the most common, and frustrating, problems that many homeowners deal with are malfunctioning doors. Issues with sticking, squeaking, opening and closing can drive someone absolutely crazy – especially because these problems occur several times during the day. Door repair isn’t always a straightforward process that can be easily repaired. However, it isn’t entirely difficult either. If you’re tired of your doors causing you headaches, here are some tips that may help you with your repairs. Sagging Occasionally, you’ll see a door sag under its own weight and sort of bind to the doorframe. It’s important that this issue is corrected immediately as it will worsen further over time until it becomes unusable. A solution to this is to replace the...
Breaking Down Memory Foam and Their Benefits
If you’re new to memory foam, then you’ve been missing out on one of the most revolutionary products that’s currently out on the market. They offer a variety of benefits that other mattresses don’t and significantly improve your quality of sleep. If you’re planning on switching to memory foam anytime soon, then it’s important that you become familiar with the different types that are available. Traditional Memory Foam This is the most basic of memory foams without all of the other amenities that specialty lines have. Making the change from a spring mattress offers more benefits that you might believe. It’s a much healthier sleeping environment, reducing the number of dust mites and bugs that are attracted to traditional spring mattresses. Another...
What You Need to Know When Buying a New Mattress
Written by: The Foam Factory If you are in the market for a mattress replacement, then there are plenty of considerations that you need to think about. Because a new mattress is a significant investment, you’re going to want to make sure that you approach your purchase correctly the first time. Here are some tips that you should take with you when you visit the mattress store. Don’t be Swayed By Descriptions When you enter a mattress store and take a look at the description, you’ll most likely see some strong details that might sway you to take a second look at that product – “This foam mattress is like sleeping on a cloud.” These details are what keep prospective buyers intrigued. The billion dollar retail mattress industry coins these phrases to...
What to Ask Yourself When Fixing Your Curb Appeal
Your home’s front façade is the first and last image that your guest is going to see. This is why maintaining a design-friendly and unique appearance is crucial when it comes to home design. Curb appeal is obviously important for selling a home but it’s also great to make your home look clean and welcoming. Front Doors Front doors, or entry doors, are your gateway into your beautiful home. The moment your guest walks up to your door to knock on your door, they can be met with either a faded, wooden block of a door, or a glossy, visually-appealing door. Depending on the style that you want your house to look like, you can adapt by pursuing doors that have a certain type of material or even a distinct feature to make it stand out in your neighborhood. Double...
Ensuring Quality Comfort in Your Seat Cushions
Written by: The Foam Factory There are a variety of factors and values that you should pay attention to when shopping for a new foam seat for your sofa or couch. These values determine how comfortable you’ll be sitting down, how long it’ll last, and the amount of firmness provided. Here are some helpful tips that will help you understand what you should be looking for. Personal Preferences First, you need to know what your personal preferences are. Do you want your couch to be firm or soft? Do you want it to sink easily? Or maybe you want to rid of your back aches by providing a more stiff backing. ILD Indentation Load Deflection (ILD) determines how firm the seat foam will be. If you want a more firm seat, look into getting a higher ILD rating. Same goes for...
The Advantages of Acoustically Treating Your Home Studio
Written by: Foam Factory, Inc. So, you’ve created the home studio of your dreams. Your mic’s, monitors, and amplifiers are all set up and you’re raring to go. The only thing is, you’re missing one of the most important aspects of your recording room, and that is your room’s acoustics. If you’re debating whether or not you need acoustic treatment inside your studio, you should take a long hard look at what benefits you’re going to miss out on without it. First of all, if you’ve built a studio at home, you’re going to need to make sure it’s in a comfortable tracking environment. Certain additions like acoustic foam panels and diffusers help enhance the quality of your recording. A good indicator of whether or not your room is adequate for...