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Spring is a perfect time to give your home a brightening up. Yes, spring spruce-up includes "traditional cleaning grinds." Things like power washing the deck, washing your windows (don’t miss clearing window weep holes - these prevent water from seeping into the...

Now that Punxsutawney Phil has announced an early spring, take a moment to evaluate your outdoor living space. If your furniture is oil finished, a quick clean with warm water is a great prep - add a drop of dish soap if you discover sticky residue. Do not power...

Tired of setting the same old new year’s resolution? Ready for a change that will improve your outlook, spread goodwill to others and possibly save you time and money? My 2024 new year’s resolution? It’s time to think small, baby! According to the Census bureau,...

Giving back during the holidays is important because it helps spread goodwill throughout our communities. By volunteering our time or donating to local charities, we can bring happiness to people who may otherwise not have access to basic necessities or resources...

In the “spirit of the season” (pun intended), here are a few tricks and treats when looking at rejuvenating your family areas for the upcoming holiday season. Trick: Count backwards from your special event. This time of year, sofa/recliner factories are running...

Whether it’s a matter of opening up a wall to join kitchen to dining area or “carving out a breakfast nook” in the corner of your cooking area, the place we eat is no longer exiled from the place we create our meal. Because the preparation of our meals has become a...

In September 1973, Ruth Murphy opened Murphy Manor Antiques, what has become Murphy’s Furniture. As with any great start-up, what began in the basement of the family home evolved into Murphy's Furniture. Ruth’s "little home-based business" quickly outgrew their...

We all know having a comfortable, designated workspace can help our young ones stay organized and be more successful in their studies. The question is, how do we do this? Location, location, location - just like in business, where is often the most important...

In Murphy’s humble opinion, right now is a unique time in the history of US consumerism. During recessions, consumers set stricter priorities on what they purchase. Not to pigeonhole anyone but, while some customers may have an understandable “slam on the brakes”...

There are many benefits to buying unfinished furniture. One is that you are able to see what you are buying. Unlike finished furniture, you will be able to immediately see if your furniture has defects like discoloration, knots, or clear weak points. Manufactures...