Guides
Sofa buying guides
Best-of guides by need and budget: what each pick was judged on, then the picks.
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Best Lift Chairs: Sizes, Positions and What Medicare Covers
The best lift chair fits the person: seat height, width and weight capacity for five chairs from Pride, Golden and La-Z-Boy, plus what Medicare covers.
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Best Couch Cushion Replacement Foam, by Density and Firmness
The best couch cushion replacement foam grades from four foam retailers, each with its published density, ILD firmness and life estimate, plus how to measure.
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Best Sofa Slipcovers, and How to Size One to Your Sofa
The best sofa slipcovers for a sofa you are keeping, from stretch covers to custom fits, with published size ranges, care lines and what each fit costs.
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Best Couch for Families With Kids: Covers, Parts and Labels
The best couch for families with kids, judged on washable covers, replaceable parts and warranty terms, plus what the TB117-2013 tag and flame retardant line mean.
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Best Sleeper Sofa Under $1,000, With Bed Sizes in Inches
Best sleeper sofa under $1,000: IKEA and Wayfair picks from $599 to $999 with published bed sizes, mattress type, seat numbers and return terms side by side.
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Best Recliner Chairs: Manual, Power, Rocker and Swivel Picks
The best recliner chairs by type, manual, power, rocker, swivel and wall-hugger, with seat height, open length, wall clearance and warranty for each.
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Best Sofa for Back Pain: Seat Height, Depth and Support
The best sofa for back pain starts with your knee height. Five sofas compared on published seat height, seat depth, back height and firmness, with prices.
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Best Storage Ottomans: Sizes, Storage Space and Lid Hinges
Six of the best storage ottoman picks with outside size, storage in cubic feet, seat rating and lid hinge type, plus how to match the height to your sofa.
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Best Daybeds for Guest Rooms, Offices and Small Spaces
Choosing the best daybed for guests, an office or a small room: seven metal, wood and upholstered picks with the weight limit for the top bed and the trundle.
