There are hundreds of furniture companies to choose from, so consumer reporting agencies don't provide with as much help as they do in the auto, electronic, or home appliance industries. Plus a lot of unforeseen problems can be traceable directly to the store selling you the merchandise. Since there is apparently no really reliable direction to be gotten anywhere, everyone is left to somehow become their own self-styled "expert". But there should be a better way! And there is. This brief booklet will quickly "bring you up to speed" on most of the important things you should consider, even before you take your next trip to the furniture store. It will allow you to have a lot of "insider" information, that will enable you to have greater confidence when shopping, and a much more enjoyable buying experience!