https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chairs-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-quantum-1_d1c6863d-e7ea-4b79-b1b1-aad9ccc280df.jpg?v=1791311973 What to look for in a massage chair: the seven Cozzia chairs at Merit, compared Cozzia Quantum massage chair in black - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-radiance-massage-chair-review 2026-11-02T10:31:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-radiance-massage-chair_aca7df50-3d56-444d-806a-bd73e6676187.jpg?v=1791311976 Cozzia Radiance review: what the $4,199 massage chair does, who it fits and the room it needs Cozzia Radiance massage chair in black, three-quarter view - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-bliss-proflex-chair-review 2026-11-02T10:31:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-bliss-proflex-1.jpg?v=1792191258 Cozzia Bliss ProFlex review: is the narrowest Cozzia the best massage chair for small spaces? Cozzia Bliss ProFlex massage chair in black - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-fusion-pro-chair-review 2026-11-02T10:31:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-fusion-pro-1_a80e74e1-ef40-42b7-b509-f7124641a9ad.jpg?v=1790980264 Cozzia Fusion Pro massage chair: price, floor space and who it suits Cozzia Fusion Pro massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-zen-2-chair-review 2026-11-02T10:31:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-zen-2-massage-chair_cb30504e-5d91-44b0-8bea-354f003c5459.jpg?v=1790983253 Cozzia Zen 2 massage chair: the 3D roller, the room it needs and who it suits Cozzia Zen 2 massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-zen-duo-chair-review 2026-11-02T10:31:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-zen-duo-1_cb6bae64-e392-4238-a803-f84b9505e294.jpg?v=1790983209 Cozzia Zen Duo massage chair: two 3D mechanisms, measured and priced Cozzia Zen Duo massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-qi-xe-pro-review 2026-11-02T10:31:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-qi-xe-pro-duo-1_4bf7512c-c637-4215-8ae7-e27e584b5069.jpg?v=1791042026 Cozzia Qi XE Pro Duo review: what two 4D mechanisms add, and who the chair suits Cozzia Qi XE Pro Duo massage chair in silver and light blue - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozzia-quantum-massage-chair-review 2026-11-02T10:31:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-quantum-1_020652f4-79c4-4a02-b1ca-f650e2064118.jpg?v=1792193166 Cozzia Quantum massage chair review: what $16,549 buys, and whether it fits your room Cozzia Quantum massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chair-worth-it 2026-11-02T10:31:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-zen-2-massage-chair_9d74e698-3606-4dce-8393-ab35b6d65f25.jpg?v=1792193389 Are massage chairs worth it? The cost per session, set against a massage appointment on the Island Cozzia Zen 2 massage chair in grey and cappuccino - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chair-vs-massage-therapy 2026-11-02T10:31:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-qi-xe-pro-duo-1_1842c17e-8204-43e4-8575-910664c36cf5.jpg?v=1790172133 Massage chair vs massage therapy: what each one is for, and when a therapist or doctor comes first Cozzia Qi XE Pro Duo massage chair in silver and light blue - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chair-fit-through-door 2026-11-02T10:31:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-zen-duo-1.jpg?v=1791643867 Will a massage chair fit through your door? Doors, hallways, stairs and the ferry, measured Cozzia Zen Duo massage chair, one of the two-box chairs - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chair-price-canada 2026-11-02T10:31:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-quantum-1_ed0f1d73-2f9a-4202-a372-625eb50f8844.jpg?v=1790981469 How much does a good massage chair cost? Seven Cozzia prices, delivered on the Island Cozzia Quantum massage chair in black - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/2d-3d-4d-massage-chairs 2026-11-02T10:31:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-zen-2-massage-chair_dea57045-b972-44e2-9a5a-a4dea1bffe2f.jpg?v=1790984131 2D vs 3D vs 4D massage chairs, plus zero gravity, explained with the seven we sell Cozzia Zen 2 3D massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/is-cozzia-good-massage-chair 2026-11-02T10:31:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-qi-xe-pro-duo-1_a9952045-c56c-4fd6-be55-0f829f09a96f.jpg?v=1791041791 Is Cozzia a good massage chair? Where it is made, who backs it in Canada, and who repairs it on the Island Cozzia Qi XE Pro Duo massage chair in light blue and grey - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chair-financing 2026-11-02T10:31:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-fusion-pro-1.jpg?v=1792193108 Massage chair financing on Vancouver Island: how a store plan works and what to ask Cozzia Fusion Pro massage chair in sand and black - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chair-tall-heavy-fit 2026-11-02T10:31:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-quantum-1_a0f29ec4-6bd1-41e7-b491-6f15c82cd54c.jpg?v=1791042896 Massage chairs for tall, short and heavier people: the fit numbers for each Cozzia chair Cozzia Quantum massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/massage-chairs-health-safety 2026-11-02T10:31:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-radiance-massage-chair.jpg?v=1792193196 Are massage chairs good for you? Who should ask a doctor first, when it's 9-1-1 instead, and Cozzia's time limits Cozzia Radiance massage chair in black, three-quarter front view - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/try-massage-chair-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/cozzia-zen-duo-1_2cd0f4bb-d2e0-454b-86d3-aecb304efb05.jpg?v=1791043940 Trying a massage chair before buying: where to sit in one on Vancouver Island, and how to test it Cozzia Zen Duo massage chair - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/furniture-delivery-victoria-south-island 2026-11-02T10:31:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_e3652734-79cc-4a5d-a261-ae1274c6fa5e.jpg?v=1791225658 Furniture stores in Victoria: we have none, so here is how delivery from Duncan works Sofa from the living room range - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/comox-valley-courtenay-merit 2026-11-02T10:31:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_35a05cf2-3d74-464b-b541-c542f8d217ac.jpg?v=1791225660 Furniture in the Comox Valley after our Courtenay store closed: where to find us now Sofa from the Merit Home Furniture range, delivered and assembled on Vancouver Island - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/furniture-delivery-gulf-islands 2026-11-02T10:31:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_344708c8-8699-4121-a16a-adc845f5c3f0.jpg?v=1792191510 Furniture delivery to the Gulf Islands: the ferry, the fares and how we book it Sofa from the Merit Home Furniture range, delivered and assembled on Vancouver Island https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/recliner-chairs-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_0c98ed1d-c17b-4576-bf97-0c71fddc4928.jpg?v=1791584256 How to choose a recliner chair: size, type, power or manual, and what we carry on the Island Scandi Cameo recliner in graphite with the footrest raised - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/chair-that-reclines 2026-11-02T10:31:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_4b186c5e-0741-4f99-bdce-ea7f880c5da9.jpg?v=1790980529 A chair that reclines: what it's called, the types of reclining chairs, and the room each one needs Scandi Cameo recliner in graphite leather with the footrest raised - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/power-recliner-vs-manual 2026-11-02T10:31:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74.jpg?v=1790980525 Power recliner vs manual: what the motor costs, what it adds, and who should skip it Grey leather recliner on a round swivel base with the footrest raised - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/reclining-sofas-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/33202-87-ANGLE-OPEN-SW.jpg?v=1790980857 Reclining sofa vs regular sofa: what the recliners cost, the room they take and who they suit Ashley Barnsana power reclining sofa in grey chenille with one end seat reclined - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/reclining-loveseats-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/448727_d0224625-5a2e-4077-8d39-f9e8f55efa72.jpg?v=1790981613 Reclining loveseat with a console or without: widths, prices and space La-Z-Boy Brooks reclining loveseat - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/rocker-recliners 2026-11-02T10:31:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_96f554db-2bec-4f37-8014-cb44670bba4b.jpg?v=1790983203 Rocker recliner pros and cons: what rocks, what does not, and the Duncan display models Rocker recliner in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/wall-hugger-recliners 2026-11-02T10:31:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/016803_alt1.jpg?v=1791041927 What is a wall hugger recliner? The wall gap, the open length and ten La-Z-Boy and Ashley figures La-Z-Boy Cade wall recliner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/swivel-glider-recliners 2026-11-02T10:31:34-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/banff_recliners_38_42200_front_angle_pdp_desktop.jpg?v=1791042949 Are swivel recliners good? Swivel and glider recliners, the room they take and the downsides Palliser Banff swivel glider recliner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/leather-recliners 2026-11-02T10:31:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_095697e1-3a2b-4240-9d65-98634f542c6f.jpg?v=1791043523 What is leather match? Leather recliners in the makers' own words, with prices Grey leather swivel recliner with its footrest raised - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/comfiest-couch-measured 2026-11-02T10:31:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_b59ed73c-369e-4aeb-8e84-9f2bb8191077.jpg?v=1791043931 The most comfortable couch: what makes a sofa comfortable, measured Sofa - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/recliners-for-back-pain 2026-11-02T10:31:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_fb094dfd-8add-4fb8-a19b-23e6dff3ff98.jpg?v=1791584258 The best recliner for back pain: what a chair can and can't do, and how to fit one Dark grey leather swivel recliner with its footrest part way up - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/recliners-for-tall-people 2026-11-02T10:31:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_05474638-7934-4c97-81b4-c34b1785b6bb.jpg?v=1790983236 Recliners for tall people: seat depth, back height and legrest length on the chairs we carry Recliner from our recliners collection - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/recliners-for-small-spaces 2026-11-02T10:31:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_4c9abe3d-8a11-4b51-a15d-673359d5ada4.jpg?v=1791584260 Recliners for small spaces: width, wall gap and open length for 25 narrow chairs A recliner in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/recliners-for-seniors 2026-11-02T10:31:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/scandi-galaxy-evolve-charcoal-angle-facing-left_fdf90103-ef4a-489f-9721-93fbd1b20601.jpg?v=1791584262 Best recliner for elderly people: seat height, a steady base, and when to choose a lift chair Scandi Galaxy power lift chair in charcoal leather - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/la-z-boy-recliners-merit 2026-11-02T10:31:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_537ea44a-8a6c-4ded-bc7b-e1c629696fe3.jpg?v=1791043113 Are La-Z-Boy recliners worth it? Prices, warranty and limits La-Z-Boy recliner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/lift-chairs-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/scandi-galaxy-evolve-charcoal-angle-facing-left_a4421da9-a9df-4218-b96f-96f67ee87c75.jpg?v=1791584264 How does a lift chair work? The lift, the positions, the fit and the prices on Vancouver Island Scandi Galaxy power lift chair in Evolve Charcoal fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/lift-chair-for-parent 2026-11-02T10:31:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/scandi-galaxy-evolve-charcoal-angle-facing-left_cf54f5b4-3ca3-4b8d-8528-e5c68ffcd0ed.jpg?v=1790206610 How to choose a lift chair for an elderly parent: what to measure at home, the controls, delivery and tax Scandi Galaxy power lift chair in Evolve Charcoal fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/lift-chair-pst-exemption-bc 2026-11-02T10:31:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/scandi-galaxy-evolve-charcoal-angle-facing-left_6b96ae4f-a6c8-4ac2-ade7-e0266074a1ee.jpg?v=1791311988 Are lift chairs tax exempt in BC? The PST rule, the GST written order, and what to bring Scandi Galaxy lift chair upright in Evolve Charcoal fabric, angled to the left - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/canadian-made-furniture-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_c4bfef17-1f25-47ca-862b-66ce6030637b.jpg?v=1791586118 Canadian made furniture on Vancouver Island: which makers build it, where, and what the label means Decor-Rest 2003 sofa, made in Canada - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/canadian-made-sofas 2026-11-02T10:31:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/island-living-hatley-sofa-2.jpg?v=1793600256 Canadian made sofa brands: who builds in Canada, and how Decor-Rest and our Island Living Collection compare Island Living Hatley sofa and loveseat in grey fabric with patterned toss cushions - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/canadian-made-sectionals 2026-11-02T10:31:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2006-sectional-1_72dad1a3-5bf0-4da6-9725-976c1145f304.jpg?v=1790172400 Canadian-made sectionals, piece by piece: what the pieces are called and which ones are built in Canada Decor-Rest 2006 L-shaped sectional in grey fabric with plaid toss cushions - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/canadian-made-bedroom-furniture 2026-11-02T10:31:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/island-living-elk-queen-bed.jpg?v=1793600258 Canadian made bedroom furniture brands: which makers say they build in Canada, and what Merit can confirm Island Living Elk upholstered queen bed with a tall fabric headboard - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mako-wood-furniture-surrey 2026-11-02T10:31:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-aspen-mirror.jpg?v=1792194087 Where is Mako furniture made? What Mako says, what the wood is, and what it costs on the Island Mako Aspen dresser and mirror in a dark stain - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/decor-rest-furniture-merit 2026-11-02T10:31:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_f3e4fb72-84df-43d8-8a0a-b1ff2d0eb5f7.jpg?v=1790983264 Decor-Rest furniture: is it good quality, where it is made, and what it costs on the Island Decor-Rest 2003 sofa in a fabric cover - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/island-living-sofas-made-to-order 2026-11-02T10:31:51-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/island-living-mesachie-sofa.jpg?v=1793600260 Island Living Collection, exclusive to Merit Furniture Duncan: Canadian-made custom-order sofas, and the ready-made range Island Living Mesachie made-to-order sofa in green fabric with a tufted back and tapered wood legs - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/restwell-mattresses-merit 2026-11-02T10:31:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_a78206d6-bea6-436d-b127-61195da3ac6d.jpg?v=1791042866 Restwell mattresses at Merit: every model, its build and its price Restwell mattress - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/where-is-ashley-furniture-made 2026-11-02T10:31:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-bovarian-3-piece-sectional_ff204765-bfac-4c54-bcf0-274ad508c185.jpg?v=1791586248 Where is Ashley furniture made? Ashley's own plant list, and what it means on the Island Ashley Bovarian 3-piece sectional - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/buy-canadian-buy-island 2026-11-02T10:31:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1.jpg?v=1792192773 How to tell if furniture is made in Canada: the rules, the tags, and what our makers say in their own words Decor-Rest 2003 sofa in a light fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/custom-order-furniture-lead-times 2026-11-02T10:31:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_d0de8052-ac56-4ac7-bd51-adb6682b1072.jpg?v=1791041916 Custom order furniture: how made-to-order works at Merit, from the cover you choose to the order you sign Made-to-order sofa in a chosen fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/recliners-made-in-canada 2026-11-02T10:31:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_091a7f89-eaf1-468b-ad51-fd5222b3824d.jpg?v=1791584269 Is La-Z-Boy Made in Canada? Recliners Made in Canada, Maker by Maker Leather swivel recliner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/sectional-sofas-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:31:57-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2006-sectional-1_ce7309df-a191-481a-8c30-8b4188998115.jpg?v=1792194336 How to choose a sectional sofa for an Island home: the room, the door, the side it faces and the 61 listings on our site Decor-Rest corner sectional in grey fabric with rolled arms - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/left-vs-right-facing-sectional 2026-11-02T10:31:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2006-sectional-1_e751e077-c8ad-490b-a54d-280fd57b32e7.jpg?v=1790980512 Left-facing vs right-facing sectionals: how to tell, and how each maker names the side Decor-Rest 2006 L-shaped sectional in grey fabric, with a rolled arm at each outside end - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/sectionals-for-small-spaces 2026-11-02T10:31:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2006-sectional-1_2fc18501-dce0-4504-a98f-3a0d62d6e91c.jpg?v=1790980507 What size sectional fits a small living room? The walkway rule, the door and the compact sets we list Decor-Rest 2006 L-shaped sectional in grey fabric with rolled arms - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-measure-sectional 2026-11-02T10:32:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2006-sectional-1_6a91e2d8-a764-4f91-95ac-f8ef545839db.jpg?v=1790980262 How to measure for a sectional: the room, each piece, and the door Decor-Rest 2006 sectional - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/will-sofa-fit-through-door 2026-11-02T10:32:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_40aded94-0541-434f-b17f-4e1efa5efa52.jpg?v=1790981628 Will the sofa fit through the door? Measuring the route before delivery day, with BC door sizes Grey three-seat sofa with track arms in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/delivery-day-what-to-expect 2026-11-02T10:32:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_4cbe016a-c703-4595-bd06-63b315877e22.jpg?v=1791225670 Furniture delivery prep: what to measure, what it costs from Duncan, and what happens if it arrives damaged Decor-Rest 2003 three-seat sofa in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/special-order-lead-times 2026-11-02T10:32:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b.jpg?v=1792187492 Furniture lead times by brand: how long each order takes on the Island, and what we do when one runs late Made-to-order sofa on display - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/furniture-warranties-explained 2026-11-02T10:32:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_72bb2c86-8095-4d49-a1ed-e8a33fb29473.jpg?v=1792193673 Furniture warranties explained: what each maker covers, what voids it, and who fixes it Decor-Rest 2003 sofa in cream fabric with rolled arms - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/floor-model-looks-different-home 2026-11-02T10:32:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_8973d780-bc70-4827-8d70-b8ec8e7078f5.jpg?v=1791042999 Why furniture looks different at home: light, leather and fabric variation, and the display sofa you sat in Grey fabric sofa in a room lit by tall windows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/fabric-vs-leather-sofa 2026-11-02T10:32:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/island-living-kinsmen-sofa.jpg?v=1793600264 Fabric vs leather sofa: pets, spills, a wood stove, sun, and what leather costs on the same frame Island Living Kinsmen in-stock sofa and apartment sofa beside tall windows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-choose-a-dresser 2026-11-02T10:32:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/sleepchest-cabos-open_81947be1-8196-449d-9bd4-50f72c422aac.jpg?v=1790980860 How to choose a dresser: height, drawer count, solid wood or not, and what one costs here Bedroom furniture - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/nightstand-height-guide 2026-11-02T10:32:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-soho-solid-wood-2-and-a-half-drawer-nightstand_2a9401f3-e62c-448c-b6a0-59d856da6aeb.jpg?v=1792192541 Nightstand height: measure the bed first, then match the mattress top within two inches Mako Soho solid pine 2-and-a-half-drawer nightstand in a dark stain - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/sofa-dimensions-guide 2026-11-02T10:32:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_3dbc0350-2836-40ce-87a5-84e0327af704.jpg?v=1790983531 Sofa dimensions: standard sizes, seat height and depth, measured from our own listings Grey fabric three-seat sofa with a single bench seat cushion - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/bed-frame-sizes-canada 2026-11-02T10:32:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/sleepchest-cabos-open_17018cd9-dee2-43a1-b04a-291db202b914.jpg?v=1791586057 Bed frame sizes in Canada: what each frame measures outside, and what fits a queen Sleepchest Cabos cabinet bed folded open - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mattress-sizes-canada 2026-11-02T10:32:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_ee288b99-e9fb-48c8-9ded-35af115b04a6.jpg?v=1792193988 Mattress sizes in Canada: every size in inches, feet and centimetres, the room it needs, and what we carry Restonic mattress with two pillows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/queen-mattress-dimensions 2026-11-02T10:32:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_42e54158-e58f-484e-8aa1-0c2e1ea953e8.jpg?v=1792192151 Queen mattress dimensions: 60 by 80 inches, in feet and centimetres, with the frame, room and stairs it needs Queen mattress on a bed - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/king-mattress-dimensions 2026-11-02T10:32:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-juararo-king-panel-bed_44b7f414-548b-4fad-bbde-b9d989ab5dc4.jpg?v=1792192402 King mattress dimensions: king vs California king, split kings, frames and room size Ashley Juararo panel bed in king size - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/queen-vs-king-mattress 2026-11-02T10:32:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_47a98b57-3422-4311-88c1-c03df80dd683.jpg?v=1792192461 Queen vs king mattress: 16 inches of width, what it costs and which one fits two Queen and king mattresses - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/double-vs-queen-mattress 2026-11-02T10:32:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/sleepchest-cabos-open_06ddf312-bb92-4ea4-9b15-66f3939de811.jpg?v=1792192589 Double vs queen mattress: 6 or 7 inches wider, 5 longer, and what the queen costs more Cabos cabinet bed folded open as a queen bed - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/twin-vs-twin-xl 2026-11-02T10:32:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/sleepchest-cabos-open_baf91eed-8f52-4b4c-84ad-a45937f3b0dc.jpg?v=1791225678 Twin vs twin XL: five inches longer, same width, and why the fitted sheet is the catch Sleepchest Cabos cabinet bed, opened - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/adjustable-bed-bases-guide 2026-11-02T10:32:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/1_3faadce1-5288-4cd5-880f-0f5986a95ac2.jpg?v=1792192726 Adjustable bed bases: what they do, which mattresses and frames work, and what ours cost Restwell Pinnacle adjustable base raised at the head and foot - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mattress-protector-guide 2026-11-02T10:32:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_c8b5aaa5-e5fc-4edd-9332-d957089dc30f.jpg?v=1792192878 Do you need a mattress protector? What the warranties say, which type does which job, and what ours cost Mattress and bedding - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-long-mattress-lasts 2026-11-02T10:32:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_1a5afc5b-1169-470f-916f-bdcf00d34609.jpg?v=1792192925 How long does a mattress last? What the sources say, and the signs yours is done Restonic Euro top mattress with pillows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/returns-exchanges-deposits 2026-11-02T10:32:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/012d739b5c45209954a2cdd3e9e6fb3b_e3980918-ed4a-4e96-a270-ae006102a00a.jpg?v=1791225685 Furniture return policy at Merit: returns, deposits and special orders Sofas in a living room setting - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/which-mattress-is-right 2026-11-02T10:32:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_9a7314f0-ac21-48dc-9679-db2e6a19b5fc.jpg?v=1792193008 Mattress quiz, written out: choose a mattress by sleep position, body weight and firmness Restonic pillow top mattress - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/firm-vs-plush-mattress 2026-11-02T10:32:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_bdcadee7-9d97-4740-87f5-84d2d1730f17.jpg?v=1792194159 Firm vs plush mattress: what firm, medium, plush and pillow top mean, and who each suits Restonic mattress with a Euro top and two pillows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/foam-vs-hybrid-vs-coil 2026-11-02T10:32:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_25579a4b-fa3b-4432-82aa-08a7139a902a.jpg?v=1792193520 Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: how foam, latex, pocket coil and hybrid beds are built, and who each suits Restonic Treviso Euro top mattress with two pillows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mattress-for-side-sleepers 2026-11-02T10:32:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_40174902-ce63-4f27-8b25-b66668360996.jpg?v=1792193552 Best mattress for side sleepers: firmness by weight, pillow height, and what we list on the Island Restonic Euro top mattress with two pillows and a bed runner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mattress-for-back-sleepers 2026-11-02T10:32:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993.jpg?v=1792192020 Best mattress for back sleepers: medium to firm, what the research says, and the beds to try on the Island A Restonic Euro top mattress with matching pillows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mattress-for-hot-sleepers 2026-11-02T10:32:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_414f51d9-c6f7-4bab-89e0-ef7569e090e5.jpg?v=1792192093 Best mattress for hot sleepers: coils, cooling covers, and the Island's damp nights A Restonic Euro top mattress with matching pillows - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-mattress-back-pain-canada 2026-11-02T10:32:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/restonic-notte-mattress.jpg?v=1792192155 The best mattress for back pain in Canada: what four studies support, and the medium beds to try on the Island Restonic Notte Euro top mattress, which Restonic says sleeps medium overall - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mattress-in-a-box-canada 2026-11-02T10:32:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/primo-balance-12-wrapped-coil-medium-plush-euro-top-mattress-in-box.png?v=1792192278 Mattress in a box vs regular mattress: what the box trades away, and where our boxed beds are carried Primo Balance euro top mattress shipped in a box - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/sealy-mattresses-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:32:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/sealy-plus-jayden-14-wrapped-coil-firm-euro-top-mattress_ae0f65dd-891a-43b2-a5b2-66783eeed521.jpg?v=1792192333 Sealy mattresses at Merit: Posturepedic, the warranty and the beds at Campbell River Sealy Plus Jayden 14 inch firm euro top mattress - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/tempur-pedic-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:32:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/tempur-pedic-tempur-proalign-mattress-12-white_c60736a7-f291-4a55-b031-d31495ccb604.jpg?v=1792192392 Tempur-Pedic mattresses: the Align beds, the warranty, and the disadvantages Tempur-Pedic ProAlign 12 Medium mattress at Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/beautyrest-mattresses-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:32:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/beautyrest-world-class-lucor-165-pocketed-coil-soft-pillow-top-mattress.png?v=1792193255 Beautyrest mattress lines on the Island: core, World Class and Centennial at our Campbell River store, with bases Beautyrest World Class pillow top mattress - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-choose-a-pillow 2026-11-02T10:32:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/tempur-pedic-tempur-align-prohi-pillow_d15f4e78-d38e-4ccb-8f43-9b8efe6a44c2.png?v=1791225700 How to choose a pillow: height by sleep position, fill, and when to replace one Tempur-Pedic Align ProHi pillow - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/humidity-solid-wood-furniture 2026-11-02T10:32:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-brandon-solid-wood-6-drawer-dresser_c4b9ffa1-d1d5-4b73-90fa-66a319365d51.jpg?v=1790980498 Ideal humidity for wood furniture on Vancouver Island, and what woodstoves and empty cabins do to it Mako Brandon solid wood 6-drawer dresser - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/leather-furniture-care-coast 2026-11-02T10:32:32-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/d97b4ef981a92bed8ef84566bc036c74_5765177c-d6ad-4c2a-ac03-f71cb9c2ba56.jpg?v=1792193701 Leather furniture care on Vancouver Island: woodstove heat, summer sun, spills, and what each maker allows Scandi Cameo recliner in graphite with the footrest raised - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cabinet-beds-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:32:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/sleepchest-cape-cod-open.jpg?v=1792192765 Cabinet beds: how a bed in a chest opens, the room it needs, and how it compares with a Murphy bed or sofa bed Sleepchest Cape Cod cabinet bed opened into a queen bed - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/why-islanders-buy-local 2026-11-02T10:32:34-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_eda3564a-ddd1-4518-8d0d-9e10127cc26d.jpg?v=1792192796 Shop local on Vancouver Island: what an Island furniture store does after the sale Decor-Rest 2003 sofa in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/wine-cooler-beverage-centre-guide 2026-11-02T10:32:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/silhouette-napa-24-stainless-steel-wine-cooler_76f65ba0-d2b0-443b-8fad-b8516f65f20d.jpg?v=1790153670 Wine cooler vs beverage centre: temperatures, one zone or two, built-in or freestanding, and where each can live Silhouette Napa dual-zone wine cooler with French doors - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/silhouette-wine-coolers 2026-11-02T10:32:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/silhouette-pro-gen-3-24-stainless-steel-built-in-wine-cooler_75eb303f-16ac-4260-99dd-a38b3e1a399a.jpg?v=1790154137 Who makes Silhouette wine coolers? Danby, its five lines, our 16 models and Island service Silhouette Pro Gen 3 wine and beverage centre in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/why-we-quote-furniture 2026-11-02T10:32:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_0a2ac760-9acb-42b9-a8aa-4b1cab0701cb.jpg?v=1791225665 Why some Merit furniture says Call for Best Price, and how our online prices work Decor-Rest sofa in a living room setting - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/furniture-stores-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:32:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/decor-rest-2003-sofa-1_1fe07d15-1160-49ba-82a1-33911d78f6bf.jpg?v=1791584253 Furniture stores on Vancouver Island: Merit's four showrooms and the towns each one serves A Decor-Rest sofa in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/ashley-furniture-vancouver-island 2026-11-02T10:32:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-olten-sofa_68fbc3b6-26f3-4de6-9372-5e9949b4388c.jpg?v=1791585980 Ashley furniture near me on Vancouver Island: where to buy it, what it costs and how ordering works Ashley Olten sofa in graphite fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/pocket-coil-vs-innerspring 2026-11-02T10:32:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/restonic-revive-tiffany-rose-jasmine.jpg?v=1793595895 Pocket coil vs innerspring: how the springs differ, and what coil counts and gauge tell you Restonic Revive Tiffany Rose and Jasmine pocket coil mattress - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/range-hood 2026-11-02T10:32:41-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GLA1303SS_1.jpg?v=1793595989 Do I need a range hood? Gas, electric, ducted or ductless, and how many CFM Broan Glacier 30 in. under-cabinet range hood in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-wash-pillows 2026-11-02T10:32:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/natura-organic-latex-pillow-premium-natural-support.jpg?v=1793595995 How to wash pillows: the washer, feather and down, memory foam and latex, and drying Natura Organic Latex Pillow - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-stainless-steel-appliances 2026-11-02T10:32:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/MFB2055FRZ_72110c6554ded39c862180556d601eb7bb74c013_800x800_72_dpi__58939.1788927179.jpg?v=1793596001 How to clean stainless steel appliances without streaks, finish by finish Maytag French door refrigerator in fingerprint-resistant stainless - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-a-microwave 2026-11-02T10:32:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FMOS174CBS-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596004 How to clean a microwave inside and out Frigidaire 1.7 cu. ft. over-the-range microwave in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-stop-snoring 2026-11-02T10:47:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/restwell-peak-adjustable-base.png?v=1793596007 How to stop snoring: side sleeping, alcohol, weight, raising the head of the bed, and when it may be sleep apnea Restwell Peak adjustable base with the head section raised - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/dining-table-size 2026-11-02T10:32:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GIA010BRN_7d40aca8-40fc-4bfb-bf12-a838b4d4409c.jpg?v=1793596013 Dining table size: how many it seats, how much room it needs, and when a leaf helps LH Home Gia solid acacia extension dining table in warm pecan - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-check-for-bed-bugs 2026-11-02T10:32:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/health-guard-organic-bamboo-mattress-protector.jpg?v=1793596016 How to check for bed bugs: the signs, a mattress inspection, hotel rooms and what to do next Health Guard Organic Bamboo mattress protector - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-a-mattress 2026-11-02T10:32:48-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/8233_Robin_Front.jpg?v=1793596021 How to clean a mattress, including after an illness Restwell Robin euro top mattress - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/feng-shui-bedroom 2026-11-02T10:32:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-brandon-upholstered-low-profile-bed.jpg?v=1793596028 Feng shui bedroom: where the bed goes, the headboard, nightstands and mirrors Mako Brandon upholstered low profile bed with a solid padded headboard - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/laundry-room-ideas 2026-11-02T10:32:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/hero-YWET4024HW.jpg?v=1793596031 Laundry room ideas for Island homes: layouts, clearances, venting and the machines that fit Whirlpool 24 inch stacked laundry center with a top-load washer under a dryer - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/what-temperature-should-a-fridge-be 2026-11-02T10:47:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WRS312SNHB_ce1bd76964a8e77c4d39bcf6db5e561863555524_800x800_72_dpi__43605.1788914273.jpg?v=1793596041 What temperature should a fridge be? 4 °C, the freezer at -18 °C, and how to check yours Whirlpool WRS312SNH side-by-side refrigerator with electronic temperature controls - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-sleeping-position 2026-11-02T10:47:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/natura-dream-mate-pillow-latex-support.jpg?v=1793596045 Best sleeping position: side, back or stomach, and what HealthLink BC and the research say Natura Dream Mate pillow with granulated latex fill - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/double-oven-vs-single-oven 2026-11-02T10:32:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/593a68e7-8da8-4c1a-94de-cf83f35a8404.jpg?v=1793596049 Double oven vs single oven: capacity, cost and fit on the Island LG 30 inch freestanding double oven electric range in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/small-living-room-ideas 2026-11-02T10:47:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-mahoney-loveseat-chocolate.jpg?v=1793596052 Small living room ideas: walkways, sofa sizes and furniture that does two jobs in an Island home Ashley Mahoney loveseat in a dark brown fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-an-oven 2026-11-02T10:32:54-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/hero-YWFE745H0FH.jpg?v=1793596060 How to clean an oven: self-clean, AquaLift, steam, baking soda and oven cleaner, by the makers' rules Whirlpool YWFE745H0FH electric range with AquaLift self-clean - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/stages-of-sleep 2026-11-02T10:47:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/8235_Starling_Front.jpg?v=1793596065 Stages of sleep explained: the 90-minute cycle and a BC sleep study Restwell Starling Euro top mattress, listed for the Duncan store - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-set-a-table 2026-11-02T10:32:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-rokane-dining-table-and-chairs-set-of-7.jpg?v=1793596072 How to set a table: basic, casual and formal place settings, and the table a holiday dinner needs Ashley Rokane dining table and chairs, set of 7 - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/home-bar-ideas 2026-11-02T10:47:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-pinnadel-bar-height-bar-stool.jpg?v=1793596078 Home bar ideas: counter or bar height, stools, cabinets and a coffee bar Ashley Pinnadel bar height swivel stool - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/small-entryway-ideas 2026-11-02T10:47:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/fc076ab46ad343ac90a94989c1b45ffa.jpg?v=1793596082 Small entryway ideas for an Island home: consoles, benches, hooks and a place for wet boots Sunny Designs Marina hall tree with coat hooks and a storage bench - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/top-load-vs-front-load-washer 2026-11-02T10:32:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/D3.jpg?v=1793596086 Top load vs front load washer: water, spin speed, mould, height and price, with the washers we list on the Island LG 5.2 cu. ft. white front load washer - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-remove-stains-from-clothes 2026-11-02T10:47:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WTW5057LW_993899be371ea7e3e81055b5e5adb629635e6411_800x800_72_dpi__95968.1788888925.jpg?v=1793596089 How to remove stains from clothes: a stain by stain guide with water temperatures Whirlpool 5.4 cu. ft. top-load washer with built-in water faucet for pretreating stains - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozy-bedroom-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-brandon-upholstered-low-profile-bed_f677e80f-3560-4c17-ab8d-62465c53d7a7.jpg?v=1793596095 Cozy bedroom ideas for an Island home: the bed, the bedding layers, warm light and paint Mako Brandon bed with an upholstered headboard and a low wood footboard - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-load-a-dishwasher 2026-11-02T10:47:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/KDPS624SPS_6cc693bbe4635a973b31fad800e6e008c8750640_800x800_72_dpi__34403.1788917508.jpg?v=1793596107 How to load a dishwasher: each rack, the cutlery basket and what stays out KitchenAid KDPS624S dishwasher open with all three racks loaded - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/spring-cleaning-checklist 2026-11-02T10:33:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/health-guard-cool-ice-mattress-protector.png?v=1793596115 Spring cleaning checklist, room by room: mattresses, upholstery, appliances and the depot run Health Guard Cool Ice mattress protector - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/kitchen-layout-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:04-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/KCID930SBL_579d39f19e45ad268684f8b8cbca50722b5fec8e_800x800_72_dpi__42053.1786768539.jpg?v=1793596123 Kitchen layout ideas: galley, L, U, island and peninsula plans, with the spacing each one needs KitchenAid 30 inch induction cooktop with a built-in downdraft vent - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-make-a-bed 2026-11-02T10:33:05-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/Stone_grey_sheets_rendering.png?v=1793596128 How to make a bed, step by step: sheets, pocket depth and the headboard Health Guard Luxury Microfiber sheet set in Stone Grey - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-long-should-a-nap-be 2026-11-02T10:33:06-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/la-z-boy-mercury-rocking-recliner-white.jpg?v=1793596132 How long should a nap be? 10 to 20 minutes, 90 minutes, children's naps by age, and where to take one La-Z-Boy Mercury rocking recliner, 30 inches wide - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-a-refrigerator 2026-11-02T10:33:07-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WRS321SDHZ_73e23f6c195f3c173ab8959bdb612159d7d1766f_800x800_72_dpi__72648.1788901813.jpg?v=1793596138 How to clean a refrigerator inside and out: shelves, mould, coils, water filters and the ice maker Whirlpool side-by-side refrigerator in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-temperature-for-sleep 2026-11-02T10:33:08-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/bamboo-cotton-sheet-set-healthguard-772103.jpg?v=1793596143 Best temperature for sleep: the range in Celsius, babies and older adults, and Island summers and winters Health Guard bamboo cotton sheet set in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/do-i-need-a-box-spring 2026-11-02T10:33:09-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-claudette-solid-wood-platform-bed.jpg?v=1793596151 Do I need a box spring? Foundations, slats, platform beds and what Restwell and Restonic warranties require Mako Claudette solid wood platform bed with slats - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/guest-bedroom-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:10-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/510593_e68df6e1-ed6d-43c9-90e5-e2479a5eeb1c.jpg?v=1793596154 Guest bedroom ideas for an Island home: the bed, the floor it needs and a guest-ready checklist La-Z-Boy Kennedy queen sleeper sofa in a room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/slide-in-vs-freestanding-range 2026-11-02T10:33:11-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/28159159_HGF3050MUC_STP_def.webp?v=1793596164 Slide-in vs freestanding range: controls, countertops, cutouts and price Bosch 300 Series 30-inch slide-in gas range with front controls - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/coffee-table-size 2026-11-02T10:33:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-cabalynn-coffee-table.jpg?v=1793596169 Coffee table size: length, height and spacing for your sofa, measured against our Duncan tables Ashley Cabalynn rectangular coffee table in a light brown glazed finish with rounded corners - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/convection-oven-vs-regular-oven 2026-11-02T10:47:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/hero-YMFES8030RZ.jpg?v=1793596172 Convection oven vs regular oven: how the fan cooks, when to switch it off, and turkey times Maytag 30 inch freestanding electric range with a true convection oven - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/over-the-range-microwave-dimensions 2026-11-02T10:47:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/hero-YWML55011HS.jpg?v=1793596180 Over the range microwave dimensions: width, height, depth and the space it needs above the stove Whirlpool low profile over-the-range microwave in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/cozy-living-room-ideas 2026-11-02T10:47:14-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-midnight-madness-oversized-chaise-chocolate.jpg?v=1793596184 Cozy living room ideas for a wet Island winter: deep seats, warm light and the room around the stove Ashley Midnight-Madness oversized chaise in chocolate jumbo corduroy - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-whiten-clothes 2026-11-02T10:33:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WTW5057LW_993899be371ea7e3e81055b5e5adb629635e6411_800x800_72_dpi__95968.1788888925_f9bcc214-c830-403d-a46d-f1e719ef1dca.jpg?v=1793596191 How to whiten clothes: chlorine or oxygen bleach, bluing, water temperature and washer cycles Whirlpool 5.4 cu. ft. white top load washer with a presoak option - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-wake-up-early 2026-11-02T10:33:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-decora-solid-wood-4-drawer-chest.jpg?v=1793596195 How to wake up early: small steps, morning light on the Island, and where the alarm goes Mako Decora solid wood four-drawer chest - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/kids-bedroom-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-youth-solid-wood-slide-bed-with-trundle.jpg?v=1793596199 Kids bedroom ideas: safe bunks, anchored dressers and beds that grow with them Mako Youth solid wood slide bed with a pull-out trundle - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/why-is-my-food-freezing-in-my-refrigerator 2026-11-02T10:33:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FRAE2024AW-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596206 Why is my food freezing in my refrigerator? The causes in order, the fixes, and fridges for a cold garage Frigidaire Garage-Ready upright refrigerator in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/what-is-a-dual-fuel-range 2026-11-02T10:47:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ECFD3068AS-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596210 What is a dual fuel range? Gas burners, an electric oven, and what it takes to install one Electrolux 30 inch dual fuel range with gas burners and an electric oven - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-fall-asleep-faster 2026-11-02T10:33:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/mako-grace-solid-wood-2-drawer-nightstand.jpg?v=1793596213 How to fall asleep faster: the 15 to 20 minute rule, a set wake time, CBT-I and a bed kept for sleep Mako Grace solid wood 2-drawer nightstand - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/chest-freezer-vs-upright-freezer 2026-11-02T10:33:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FFCL1562AW-34R-psd.jpg?v=1793596238 Chest freezer vs upright freezer: real kWh, prices, outages and garage ratings Frigidaire 14.8 cu ft convertible chest freezer in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-washing-machine-filter 2026-11-02T10:47:16-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ca-front-loading-washer-wf45t6000awa5-wf45t6000aw-a5-554451410.png?v=1793596241 How to clean washing machine filters: the drain pump, the inlet screens and the lint trap Samsung WF45T6000 front-load washer in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/minimalist-living-room 2026-11-02T10:33:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/3855_Sofa_front_view_v2.jpg?v=1793596245 Minimalist living room ideas: fewer, better pieces, closed storage and the Duncan furniture that fits the look Decor-Rest 3855 leather sofa on square wood legs, front view - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/freezer-organization 2026-11-02T10:47:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/MZCC4316TG_38b387e40a81a7702a08913015e2b799811a9a77_800x800_72_dpi__01276.1788886899.jpg?v=1793596249 Freezer organization for chest, upright and fridge freezers, with storage times Maytag 16 cu. ft. chest freezer in glacier grey with the lid closed - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-essential-oils-for-sleep 2026-11-02T10:33:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/Lavendercollagenpillows-mediumshot.png?v=1793596254 Best essential oils for sleep: what the reviews found, how to use them, and the safety rules Two Health Guard NuGlow Collagen Pillows with Lavender on a made bed - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/why-does-my-dishwasher-smell 2026-11-02T10:33:27-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/KDFS224SWH_d02488f76d0edf1d9738c4ad7654bb8db402b668_800x800_72_dpi__07338.1788924051.jpg?v=1793596260 Why does my dishwasher smell? Sour food, sewage, wet dog, burning plastic and the new-machine smell KitchenAid 24 inch front control dishwasher in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-organize-a-fridge 2026-11-02T10:33:28-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GRFS2023AF-34R.jpg?v=1793596265 How to organize a fridge: shelf by shelf, crisper settings, cheese and small fridges Frigidaire Gallery French door refrigerator in stainless steel with an external water dispenser - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-a-glass-top-stove 2026-11-02T10:33:29-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WCIT7530SB_12c0155245cdfa8eff3ad8f62a1394f851d150a5_800x800_72_dpi__80218.1788919780.jpg?v=1793596272 How to clean a glass top stove: scraper angles, burnt sugar, cleaners and cracks, from the makers' own pages Whirlpool 30 in. Smart Induction Cooktop with a black glass top - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/living-room-furniture-layout 2026-11-02T10:33:30-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-altari-chaise-alloy-sectional-white.jpg?v=1793596276 Living room furniture layout: seat spacing, walkways, TV distance and room shapes, measured with Duncan pieces Ashley Altari 2-piece sectional with chaise, listed for the Duncan store - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-clean-a-dishwasher 2026-11-02T10:33:31-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/KDPS624SPS_3b851aeeec7c9e43edc6a230e3f51fdd6af7395f_800x800_72_dpi__63154.1788917494.jpg?v=1793596286 How to clean a dishwasher: the filter, spray arms, vinegar and what KitchenAid says KitchenAid 24 in. top control dishwasher in PrintShield stainless - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/built-in-refrigerator 2026-11-02T10:47:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/203cca4a-4bf8-421a-a996-bbb6359bf8b8.jpg?v=1793596289 Built-in refrigerators: what built-in means, KitchenAid side-by-sides, installation and prices KitchenAid 48 inch built-in side-by-side refrigerator in PrintShield stainless - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mix-and-match-dining-chairs 2026-11-02T10:33:33-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GIA025BRNS.jpg?v=1793596293 Mix and match dining chairs: seat heights, arm chairs, benches and the style rules LH Home Gia upholstered dining chair in sand fabric - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-get-rid-of-old-furniture 2026-11-02T10:47:19-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-olten-sofa.jpg?v=1793596296 How to get rid of old furniture on Vancouver Island: take-away, donation, resale and depot fees Ashley Olten sofa in a living room - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-tea-before-bed 2026-11-02T10:33:35-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WES002.jpg?v=1793596299 Best tea before bed: caffeine by tea type, the herbal teas with some evidence, and who should be careful LH Home West acacia nightstand with a drawer over an open niche - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/does-lack-of-sleep-cause-weight-gain 2026-11-02T10:33:36-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/8232_Canary_Front.jpg?v=1793596303 Does lack of sleep cause weight gain? What the trials found, why a link isn't proof, and when to see a doctor Restwell Canary mattress seen from the front - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-much-sleep-do-you-need 2026-11-02T10:33:37-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/eb2c2d1c54b26022427d5fb92187b993_96e87cfd-ff1e-4c33-83cd-92989900fd65.jpg?v=1793596308 How much sleep do you need? Hours by age, deep and REM sleep, and sleep debt Restonic euro top mattress with two pillows and a bed runner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-time-to-buy-appliances 2026-11-02T10:33:38-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WRFF3136SZ_aa15d50c2ee1d5556c444c5d0d0d4340e47f21b7_800x800_72_dpi__14382.1788894219.jpg?v=1793596321 Best time to buy appliances in Canada: Black Friday, long weekends, promotion end dates and when not to wait Whirlpool 36 inch French door refrigerator in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-often-should-you-flip-your-mattress 2026-11-02T10:33:39-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/8235_Starling_Front_a6066f79-e931-43bf-97bb-e2891c3c9a05.jpg?v=1793596325 How often should you flip your mattress? Rotating, warranties and what Restwell and Restonic ask Restwell Starling euro top mattress, front view - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-get-pee-stains-out-of-a-mattress 2026-11-02T10:33:40-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/basic-protection-mattress-protector-health-guard-healthguard-736148.jpg?v=1793596329 How to get pee stains out of a mattress, fresh or dried, plus blood and pet accidents Health Guard Premium Terry waterproof mattress protector - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/dishwasher-pods-vs-powder 2026-11-02T10:47:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WDP370PAHB_ef0e61ae539a497be4dab45d54feeef33bac3181_800x800_72_dpi__97328.1786752584.jpg?v=1793596335 Dishwasher pods vs powder: what makers say, soft Island water and homes on septic Whirlpool 24 inch portable dishwasher in black - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/what-is-a-steam-oven 2026-11-02T10:33:42-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GCWS3067AF-34L-psd.jpg?v=1793596339 What is a steam oven? Full steam, combi-steam and steam-assist ovens, what they cook and what they cost Frigidaire Gallery 30-inch single electric wall oven with Steam Bake - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/induction-vs-electric-stove 2026-11-02T10:33:43-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GCRI306CBF-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596343 Induction vs electric stove: speed, pans, safety, wiring and what each costs on the Island Frigidaire Gallery 30 inch rear control induction range in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/types-of-refrigerators 2026-11-02T10:33:44-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/DZ-04_6c280923-7e09-4c22-ad0a-64b031f3ae82.jpg?v=1793596346 Types of refrigerators: top freezer, bottom freezer, side-by-side, French door and more, with real kWh and Island prices LG three-door French door refrigerator in stainless with the freezer drawer below - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/bedside-table-decor-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:45-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WES002_09a6c3e5-6653-4358-af81-20d31a627534.jpg?v=1793596353 Bedside table decor ideas: what goes on top, what goes in the drawer, and how big the lamp should be LH Home West acacia nightstand with one drawer over an open niche - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/wall-oven-vs-range 2026-11-02T10:33:46-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GCWS3067AF-34L-psd_706c91ea-7b24-4441-ada0-660a3f4d118a.jpg?v=1793596356 Wall oven vs range: price, bending, cabinets and BC permits, with our Island listings Frigidaire Gallery 30 in. single electric wall oven in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/types-of-microwaves 2026-11-02T10:33:47-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GMOS196CAF-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596359 Types of microwaves: countertop, over the range, built-in and drawer, with what each costs Frigidaire Gallery over-the-range convection microwave - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/can-you-put-aluminum-foil-in-the-microwave 2026-11-02T10:47:21-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/dbmw1121bww-left.jpg?v=1793596364 Can you put aluminum foil in the microwave? What four makers say, and what else stays out Danby 1.1 cu. ft. white countertop microwave - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/downdraft-range 2026-11-02T10:33:49-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/6ce311b8-d87d-4033-92d7-1e1e712267ef.jpg?v=1793596368 Downdraft range or range hood: how downdraft venting works, and where it falls short KitchenAid pop-up downdraft vent raised behind a gas cooktop with a pan on the burner - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/gas-vs-electric-stove 2026-11-02T10:33:50-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FCRG3062AW_HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596373 Gas vs electric stove: how each cooks, what it costs to run on the Island, and what it needs installed Frigidaire 30 in. gas range with five sealed burners - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/hygge-decorating 2026-11-02T10:47:22-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ICD010AD.jpg?v=1793596378 Hygge decorating: what the Danish word means, candlelight done safely, and the wood, wool and seats that make a room feel warm LH Home Irish Coast reclaimed pine extension dining table - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/black-bedroom-furniture-decorating-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:52-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-finch-queen-platform-bed.jpg?v=1793596383 Black bedroom furniture decorating ideas: walls, bedding, wood and winter light Ashley Finch queen platform bed in matte black with white bedding - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/mixing-wood-tones 2026-11-02T10:33:53-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ICD010AD_c9b36ece-5622-418f-b8d0-6c958c214bd7.jpg?v=1793596386 Mixing wood tones: undertones, a dominant wood, contrast and the finishes we list in Duncan LH Home Irish Coast extension dining table in African Dusk reclaimed pine - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-blanch-vegetables 2026-11-02T10:47:23-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FFUE1326AW-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596390 How to blanch vegetables for freezing: times by vegetable, ice bath, packing and storage Frigidaire 13 cu. ft. convertible upright freezer in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/dining-table-centerpiece-ideas 2026-11-02T10:33:55-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ashley-bolanburg-dining-table.jpg?v=1793596393 Dining table centerpiece ideas: how tall, how long, and a safe Christmas table Ashley Bolanburg rectangular dining table in antique white with a weathered oak top - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/can-you-wash-shoes-in-the-washing-machine 2026-11-02T10:33:56-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FLVW7000AW-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596396 Can you wash shoes in the washing machine? What Nike, adidas, New Balance and Allbirds say Frigidaire 4.7 cubic foot top load washer with agitator in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/dishwasher-not-draining 2026-11-02T10:47:24-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/KDFS324SPS_5fa6edb0eccf39ec075981ae2bd9dce573ccb715_800x800_72_dpi__77248.1788890232.jpg?v=1793596401 Dishwasher not draining? Causes and fixes from the filter to the drain pump KitchenAid 24 inch front control dishwasher with a third level jet rack - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-long-does-a-dishwasher-run 2026-11-02T10:33:58-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/MDTS7024SZ_50583c6417bc37eae649f10ce44bf900b6db8f0d_800x800_72_dpi__37752.1788911925.jpg?v=1793596404 How long does a dishwasher run? Normal, heavy, quick and eco cycle times from five makers' manuals Maytag MDTS7024SZ top control dishwasher in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/quietest-dishwasher 2026-11-02T10:33:59-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/23413042_SHP95CM5N-Bosch-Dish-Front-Facing-SS_def.webp?v=1793596414 Quietest dishwasher: what dBA means, and Merit's dishwashers ranked from 38 dBA up Bosch 500 Series SHP95CM5N dishwasher rated 38 dBA, front view - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/washing-machine-shaking 2026-11-02T10:34:00-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ca-front-loading-washer-wf45t6000awa5-wf45t6000aw-a5-554451410_74268a5e-12f8-4381-9fb8-39cdc4211352.png?v=1793596418 Washing machine shaking: why it happens and how to stop it, from shipping bolts to the floor Samsung 5.2 cu. ft. white front-load washer - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/plastic-vs-stainless-steel-dishwasher-tub 2026-11-02T10:34:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/FDSH4502BF-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596421 Plastic vs stainless steel dishwasher tub: drying, noise, stains and the price gap Frigidaire FDSH4502BF dishwasher with a stainless steel tall tub - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/leather-sofa-living-room-ideas 2026-11-02T10:34:01-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/3179_Room.jpg?v=1793596424 Leather sofa living room ideas: wall colours, pillows, wood and light for brown, black, tan and grey leather Decor-Rest 3179 brown leather loveseat and sofa in a living room with a grey plaid throw and a cream rug - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-take-care-of-a-mattress 2026-11-02T10:34:02-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/natura-majestic-latex-mattress-front.jpg?v=1793596427 How to take care of a mattress, by each maker's own rules Natura Majestic 11-inch latex mattress, front view - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/should-dogs-sleep-in-your-bed 2026-11-02T10:34:03-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/health-guard-tencel-mattress-protector-white.jpg?v=1793596434 Should dogs sleep in your bed? 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Melatonin, screen time in bed, night mode and kids' bedrooms Mako Youth solid wood 2-drawer nightstand - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/what-to-eat-before-bed 2026-11-02T10:34:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/basic-protection-mattress-protector-health-guard-healthguard-736148_5af461aa-fc1b-419c-ab2f-857d59815c8d.jpg?v=1793596468 What to eat before bed: light snacks, caffeine, alcohol and heartburn, from Canadian health sources Health Guard mattress protector from the Premium Terry listing - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-much-sleep-do-kids-need 2026-11-02T10:34:12-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/B328-58P-58R-50-Q345-SW-P1-KO.jpg?v=1793596476 How much sleep do kids need? Hours by age, bedtimes, night fears and safe kids' beds Ashley Halanton twin over full bunk bed with a storage drawer - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/best-refrigerator-brand-canada 2026-11-02T10:34:13-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/WRFF3336SZ_aa15d50c2ee1d5556c444c5d0d0d4340e47f21b7_800x800_72_dpi__26862.1788912457.jpg?v=1793596484 Best refrigerator brand in Canada: what the reliability data shows, and the warranty behind each name Whirlpool French door refrigerator in fingerprint-resistant stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-to-remove-dog-hair-from-clothes 2026-11-02T10:47:25-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/MTW5605RW_1b5c90b808eda9d85c2bad67dd2e2ee6a07cef0f_800x800_72_dpi__27990.1788888562.jpg?v=1793596491 How to remove dog hair from clothes: before the wash, in the washer and in the dryer Maytag top-load agitator washer with the Pet Pro option in white - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/black-stainless-steel-vs-stainless-steel 2026-11-02T10:34:15-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/b31097e4-9668-4f1c-845b-63c82b2dddbd.jpg?v=1793596494 Black stainless steel vs stainless steel: the coating, scratches, matching brands and the price gap Bosch 500 Series French door refrigerator in black stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/furniture-styles 2026-11-02T10:34:17-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ICD010AD_165d9656-a508-415b-a858-64f6ee941ea6.jpg?v=1793596505 Furniture styles explained: traditional to Shaker, how to spot each one, and pieces listed in Duncan LH Home Irish Coast reclaimed pine extension dining table, a modern rustic piece - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/kitchen-cleaning-checklist 2026-11-02T10:34:18-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/GLA1303SS_1_5d78fe06-4f51-431e-a916-61997210c82a.jpg?v=1793596509 Kitchen cleaning checklist: daily, weekly, monthly and seasonal jobs, with Health Canada's food-safety rules Broan Glacier 30 inch under-cabinet range hood in stainless steel - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/stove-burner-not-working 2026-11-02T10:47:26-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/YAER6603SMS_c3e2cb913859e954f38bce4d2427095c90ad0408_800x800_72_dpi__05834.1786761813.jpg?v=1793596515 Stove burner not working: coil, glass top, induction and gas checks Amana 30 inch stainless electric range with a smooth glass cooktop - Merit Home Furniture https://www.merithomefurniture.ca/blogs/guides/how-long-do-appliances-last 2026-11-02T10:34:20-07:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0684/6768/7527/articles/ELFW7437AT-HOV-psd.jpg?v=1793596518 How long do appliances last? 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