Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Buying new may not be all it’s cracked up to be right now in home furnishings. If you’ve ordered furniture in the past year or so, ...

Furniture slipcovers have a bad rap. Maybe it's because they can be so frumpy, the perfect foil for a finely upholstered antique. (We all know someone who self-slipcovered, bunching and stapling new ...

Creating a new look or simply freshening your home’s style can be a costly endeavor. But there’s one decorator fail-safe that can give your home some pizzazz without blasting your budget: slipcovers.

If you're making a slipcover, it's best to use heavy, tightly-woven fabrics, said Amy Keeker, manager at Jo-Ann Fabrics and Crafts in Racine. They're more durable, and slipcovers will be subjected to ...

Each summer, interior designer Ken Stückenschneider transforms the look of his country home’s wicker porch furniture with ease. The cushions, dressed in off-white and tan stripes to complement the ...

Which recliner slipcovers are best? A good recliner is hard to find. It can be even harder to replace it once you’ve properly ...