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It's best to be vigilant and thorough when you're furnishing your home. If you're looking for quality workmanship you need to check all the finer details A craftsman uses a small artists brush to press the gold leafing material into the detailed carved elements of the finial on a Georgetown bed.Ethan Allen via AP Americans spend billions of dollars a year on furniture, but they’re often not getting what they paid for. A big part of the problem is misleading labels, experts s


Muar Furniture Park to be game-changer for local furniture industry
MUAR: The development of Muar Furniture Park in Bakri will be a game-changer for the local furniture industry and will boost the industry further. Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Seri Mah Siew Keong said the park forms part of efforts to improve the export of local furniture and ensure that the industry will continue to grow. “The park is the first of its kind as all the facilities needed by the industry would be located in one place. This will turn Muar