Unsure about how to take care of your furniture? Follow these maintenance rules, regardless of the material:
 
1. Dust wood finishes with a magnetic cloth.
2. Avoid harsh commercial/retail oils, sprays or cleaners on wood and fabrics.
3. Apply only a light coating of paste wax once a year to preserve woodwork.
4. If liquids come into contact with the furniture, wipe them up immediately.
5. For added protection to coffee tables or dining room tables, use a tablecloth to repel water, food and other destructive substances that might spill.
6. If heavy objects are placed on top of furniture, put padding underneath them to protect exposed surfaces.

DirectBuy has a wide selection of beautiful furniture for every room of your home, including dining room furniture, bedroom furniture, living room furniture and more – all at manufacturer-direct prices and all from leading manufacturers and their authorized suppliers.

White bedroom furniture is making a comeback and with the summer months approaching, it is the bedroom furniture style of choice.

But don’t let the thought of white bedroom furniture scare you in terms of keeping it clean and looking fresh and new for years to come. When you invest in high-quality white bedroom furniture, you don’t have to worry about that.

And did you know that all shades of white furniture are not the same? There are different finishes from antique white bedroom furniture to cottage white furniture.

No matter what style of white bedroom furniture you choose, know that you are purchasing timeless elegance that looks great in any season of the year. 

DirectBuy carries a wide array of white bedroom furniture and many other styles and finishes to suit your taste. With manufacturer-direct prices, you can choose high-quality and stay within your budget.

There are a lot of different types of wood cabinets available today, but the following are three of the most popular.

Oak – oak wood cabinets fall into the light-colored wood category. Some people like the shade of oak because its lightness can make a smaller room look larger and brighten up a room overall. For others who want a statelier look, darker cabinets might be the best way to go.

Cherry – cherry wood cabinets fall in the middle of light and dark and are usually the top choice when upgrading old cabinets for a more posh look and feel.

Mahogany – mahogany wood cabinets can give the illusion of a smaller room but they add a rich elegance to any home, so the trade-off may be worth it.

DirectBuy offers a wide range of high-quality brand-name cabinets for your home in various woods, finishes and styles at manufacturer-direct prices. You can choose the style you like best and stay within your kitchen remodeling or new design budget.

Patio furniture comes in different styles so you want to make sure it flows with the décor on the inside of your home.

Here are the five main styles to choose from:

Cushioned Seat Design – offers additional support to traditional patio furniture padding.

Metal – made of aluminum and iron, metal is a common style of patio furniture.

Strapped/Sling Seat Design - offers great lumbar support because of its design that resembles a chaise recliner.

Resin – save money and look stylish at the same time.

Wood – wood patio furniture comes in all varieties such as pine, cedar, teak and wicker.

DirectBuy offers a wide range of patio furniture to help you create the outdoor area right for you and your family. With manufacturer-direct prices and top-quality outdoor furniture and accessories, you can entertain or relax outside in style.

Step outside your backyard and step into your very own “Secret Garden” created with lovely outdoor fountains, outdoor arbors and outdoor sculptures.

Your garden should be a place for rest, relaxation and reflection. With different types of garden décor, you can create a natural haven outside. 

Want to hear the soothing sounds of water trickling through your garden? Place an outdoor fountain in your garden. It can be a small bird bath or a larger, more elaborate fountain. The choice is totally up to you and how you want to decorate your garden. 

Another great touch to your backyard is a garden arbor. Used to mark a path in your backyard, garden arbors enhance your outdoor living area. 

Who said works of art are limited to the living room? Display your tastes in art by placing outdoor sculptures throughout your backyard. Styles range from fancy to whimsical to make your garden complete. 

DirectBuy carries a large selection of outdoor furnishings and garden décor to help you create your own special outdoor area – all at manufacturer-direct prices.

Your knowledge of outdoor sculptures may be limited to those cute little garden gnomes, but there is a huge selection and variety available when it comes to art work for your backyard or garden. 

Garden sculptures range in weight from light to heavy, but most of them are very low maintenance to make keeping up your garden a breeze. You can choose from various designs such as animals, geometrical forms or statues. 

To ensure that your garden sculpture coordinates with the rest of your garden décor, you should consider the finish. Different tones and materials are used including cement, plaster, polyvinyl and come in assorted colors. 

To bring greater dimension to your outdoor garden, consider a water garden and other design accents to create the perfect backdrop.

DirectBuy offers a large selection of outdoor products at manufacturer-direct prices to complete your secret garden or outdoor entertaining area with everything from garden statues to pergolas to outdoor furniture and everything in between.

Succulent BBQ roasting over an open fire is enough to tantalize anyone’s taste buds. But who said BBQ was the only thing worth grilling? Think out of the box with the following foods you might not have considered cooking on a grill.

Fruits – popular fruits for grilling include pineapples and peaches, but the possibilities are endless.  

Vegetables – zucchini, corn on the cob, mushrooms and more. Pick whatever veggies you want.  

Pizza – forget delivery. When you want fresh pizza, grill it yourself on your grill. Pizzas cook up fast and the topping combinations are endless. 

When grilling fruits and veggies, cut them in pieces large enough not to fall through the grates or use skewers or a grill basket to prevent small chunks from falling through. 

DirectBuy carries a wide range of top-quality brand-name grills and accessories (at manufacturer-direct prices) to make your outdoor cooking and grilling a pleasure.

There are different factors to think about when considering a gas or a charcoal grill. One of the main factors is taste.

Charcoal gives that smoky, rich, woodsy flavor that people tend to associate with BBQ, while gas grills have a more traditional oven-cooked taste. Another factor is convenience.

Gas grills light up quickly with the turn of the knob and after getting warmed up, they’re ready to go. Charcoal grills require tending to get the coals to the right stage for grilling. 

The final, and maybe most important, factor to some is cost. Gas grills tend to be more expensive than charcoal grills, but if you grill frequently, the gas grill is probably worth your consideration even though the initial cost may be higher. 

DirectBuy carries a wide range of outdoor grills and accessories to make your outdoor grilling and entertaining much more enjoyable. Brand-name grills are available in many styles at manufacturer-direct prices.

Sure you might have a closet but you know you could always use more storage space for clothes and shoes. You can get the space you crave to get organized with a wardrobe.  Also known as armoires, wardrobes are a great addition to any bedroom set and often come in coordinating furniture styles to keep your bedroom in harmony with your home décor. 

The size of your bedroom and the amount of belongings you want to store should help you determine the size wardrobe you need. Some wardrobes also double as entertainment centers if you have TV and audio/visual equipment in your bedroom. 

DirectBuy carries a beautiful selection of coordinating bedroom furniture sets to help you create the look and feel you want. With wholesale prices, you can stay within your budget and decorate your bedroom in style.

Now that you have that nice, new ceramic tile, you want to take good care of it. Here are two quick and easy ways to keep your ceramic tile looking like new.

Cordless Brooms – These handy little helpers are all the rage in homes everywhere because they are so easy and convenient to use. No need for an old-fashioned broom and dust pan. Just charge a cordless broom/sweeper overnight and you are ready to go. It automatically sweeps up hair, crumbs, dust and dirt before it sets in and stains your ceramic tile.

Steam Mop – The cordless broom is great for day to day maintenance but when you need a deep down clean, go with a steam mop. Using water and heat to generate steam, steam mops give your ceramic tile that squeaky clean look and feel. Steam heat is also a great way to kill germs making your ceramic floor safer and more hygienic.

DirectBuy carries a large selection of beautiful ceramic tile in a wide variety of styles, colors and sizes to create the look you want in your home – all at manufacturer-direct wholesale prices.