

Make Sure You Buy Quality Furniture with this Simple Guide
Anyone can identify a rip, scratch, or stain, or decide whether they like a certain color, without special knowledge. But judging whether a piece is likely to last two years or twenty — just by looking at it — is harder stuff. Time to research! Wood furniture — composition Hardwood means ‘from a deciduous tree’ and softwood means ‘from a coniferous tree’, and some hardwoods (like aspen) are softer than some softwoods. What you want on exposed surfaces is a wood that’s reasona


The Hottest Colors for your House for 2016
Color-trend forecasters have spoken about the paint-color trends worthy of your walls for the New Year, and there's something for everyone, even several options for lovers of white. Read on to find out what shades top paint companies think you should spend your hard-earned cash on in 2016. White: Can white be a color trend? Yes, say experts at Benjamin Moore Color Studio, where researchers found the versatile hue in both traditional and modern spaces. "The color white is tran


8 Easy Ways to Decorate Your Garden
From yards and terraces to patios and porches, these easy decorating ideas can work for any spot you plan to improve. 1. Use Ornaments as Finishings Much more than an afterthought, garden ornaments can guide how you shape and use your outdoor space, and affect how it feels when you're in it. A wrought-iron gate can mark the entrance to a world of green, a tree-hung lantern raise your perspective, a curved bench inspire a nap. Carefully placed, pretty yet practical, these elem


9 Items You Should Always Buy Second Hand
When you tighten your budget, you may realize that you’ve been ignoring secondhand stores and the value of buying certain items used. Consider these ten items, which are much cheaper secondhand, and you don’t even have to sacrifice quality – or pride. 1. Gold and Other Jewelry
Instead of going to the stores, individuals and families are often looking to sell valuable used jewelry on their own, and they can give you a great rate and still get more than they would at a store.


7 Tips to Make your Home look Fancier on a Budget
1. Flowers Fresh flowers are always ideal. Good fake flowers can also work. Flowers give off an organic feel that can really brighten up a room. They add life to a room. Flowers can complement or can be used as a focal point in a room. Either way, putting flowers in an elegant vase will absolutely class up your space making it feel more expensive. 2. Hang Curtains High The logic behind hanging your curtains higher is that they will give the illusion of higher ceilings, making


How to Clean Your Sofa in 4 Steps
Furniture cleaning isn’t rocket science: You will have to try several techniques to choosing the one that is right for your upholstery. This guide explains how to clean your sofa in a few steps: Before using any upholstery cleaning products, vacuum the sofa or chair first to remove as much surface dirt and dust as possible. Be sure to use the correct attachments to avoid damage to the material – a soft brush attachment is ideal. Spot Clean. Using baby wipes or vinegar poured


Sell, donate and get rid of stuff in the UAE
New year means annual clean up in our apartments! Whether you have tons of unwanted bags of clothes or want new furniture, there’s a few option to get rid of your things in Dubai. You have to get ready for the new year after all! If you want to sell The best way to get rid of your stuff while making money is to resell your goods. Cash Converters offers you the service of buying your used goods, so do not hesitate to send us an email with the pictures and descriptions of your


Cash Converters Dubai, an introduction
Just arriving in Dubai and in need of second hand yet quality furniture? Got a new laptop and want to sell your old one? All of this is possible at Cash Converters Dubai. Launched in Australia in 1984, the Cash Converters brand has taken second hand buying and selling to a whole new level. Our two floors 850 sqm store on Sheikh Zayed Road is part of a chain present in 21 countries. We offer several buy and sell options, as well as a consignment service, where you can leave yo