Get Ready To Assemble Your Furniture!
Need new furniture but Pottery Barn prices may put a hole in your pocket? Why not try Ready to Assemble Furniture (RTA)! It is becoming more popular in homes of today. You can’t put together furniture you say? Yes you can, and I will tell you how to do it Barbara’s Way!
First do your research and do price comparisons for the best deal. Make sure you are getting good sturdy wood, find out what kind of finish and make sure the item was not re-stocked. Once you get your purchase home do the following steps.
1. Read all of your directions first and keep the 800 no. or website on hand just in case you need help.
2. Lay out all of your parts in the order they are labeled and make sure everything that is supposed to be in the box was included.
3. Make sure to have on hand a pair of gloves and goggles.
4. Assemble the parts according to the directions on a rug or blanket for a softer surface and so as not to damage the pieces. If the furniture is too heavy then assemble it in the area it will go. Don’t put it near a hot air vent because it will cause the furniture to warp.
5. A little tip. Have a tube of water based glue on hand. It added protection and works to lock in the pieces more securely. Just make sure you are assembling the pieces in the proper order and direction before you glue them together
And don’t forget putting furniture together is like anything else in life; do it until you get it right!
Lastly, make it fun. Invite some friends over for wine and pizza and do it together!
