Do YOU Need to Buy a Dryer?

A New Dryer

Do YOU Need to Buy a Dryer?

Anyone who has been inconvenienced by a broken down dryer knows the sacrifice in time it takes to dry clothes the old fashioned way. Even if you choose to go to the laundromat instead of hanging up your wet clothes to dry, you still have to take the time to tote them over there and it still costs you. To me, it's a pretty big let-down when you open up your dryer to fold your clothes and they are still damp. You close the door and turn the dryer back on only to have the same thing happen when the timer goes off again. And that's when you realize it wasn't a mistake on your part, the machine just isn't working. It may not be the end of the word, but it's not fun to deal with a broken dryer. 

As with almost all electronics, with time and manufacturing innovations, the dryer has actually gotten relatively cheap. In the 1950s when tumble dryers were gaining popularity, they cost an average of 230 dollars and were only in 10% of American households. The price probably had more to do with that than anything. A lot of families either couldn't justify the cost when the sun did it for free or they couldn't afford it. If you are thinking that price isn't that much, back during the '50s, that would be like paying over $2,200 for one today. While I am sure I could find one that cost that much, it better help me lose weight at that price. The average cost of a modern tumble dryer is $340 in 2019. If you went back to the '50s and reversed the inflation, that amount would be more like 35 dollars. Now that's a cheap washer by today's pricing standards. 

Clothes Dryers for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you are in the market for a new clothes dryer, Pierce Furniture Gallery has a vast selection of appliances for your home. With low prices, financing options, and a friendly sales staff, you will be sure to have an easy time finding what you need for your laundry room. If you need a washer and a dryer, they can facilitate your needs. As a furniture store that also provides appliances, it can literally be a one-stop shopping trip. Click here to visit their website and take a look at their extensive selection of furniture for sale and appliances for sale.  

Washing Machine got you Down?

Cutting Edge Washing Machines

Washing Machine got you Down?

In my opinion, there are several ways a washing machine can get you down. You could set aside all the mechanical things that could go wrong and just focus on what your machine doesn't do for you. For instance, if you feel like you are constantly doing laundry, maybe your machine's load capacity has something to be desired. Maybe the cycle for delicates is about as gentle as a fall off a step ladder. Maybe if you are having a bad time while doing laundry, you just need a new washing machine. Having a greater capacity to clean the clothes in your house may help you out in the long run. Let's face it, if you have a washer that is 20 years or older, you may not know what the new ones are capable of doing. 

The GE Energy Saver Pictured Above

This particular unit has a lot of helpful features. One example is that the spin cycle rotates at 1300 RPMs. What that means is that it manages to get a lot more water out of the clothes due to the velocity of the faster spin cycle. That means your clothes will spend less time in the dryer and more time hanging in your closet. Another bonus that comes with this particular washing machine for sale is the steam feature that helps loosen up stains before washing the clothes. It has an internal water heater and this helps to reduce odor-causing bacteria that most people associate as a negative with front load washers. In addition to all these features, it has a quick wash setting for when you just need to do a little light cleaning for a quick outfit. 

This is just one of the items they have to offer when it comes to washing machines and that's not all they have. They also have ranges, refrigerators of all styles, and dryers. If you need to buy a new appliance for your house, they can help. 

Washing Machines for Sale in Abilene

When you think of a place to get a great deal on a washing machine, a furniture store may not be the first place that pops in your mind. The thing is that Pierce Furniture Gallery has a wide variety of appliances for sale from washers and dryers to refrigerators. Modern and affordable, you can shop in one place for your home, no matter what room you need to fill. If you would like to see everything they have to offer, please click here to view their website.

Furniture for a New House

Buying Furniture for a New House

I remember when I made the jump from renting a house to buying a home. It was a big decision in my life and I look back with absolutely no regret. At the time I was buying, I was scared thinking of all the stuff that comes with it, including the payments. In my opinion, there are good and bad things that go with each one. For instance, when you rent, typically, the maintenance of the house is not your responsibility. The drawback, of course, is that things might not get fixed very fast when you have to wait for someone else to take care of things. The list could go on for a mile, but that's not my point. 

When I bought my house, it was bigger than the apartment I had previously occupied. This fact became painfully apparent when I started moving into my new home and realized exactly how much more space I had. There was so much open space in the living room that my poor 32 inch TV was so far away, it looked like I was trying to watch shows on my phone. It took a while, but I eventually got the interior of my home to look and feel like I wanted. 

The Search for Affordable Furniture

One of my goals was to get a living room set and a bedroom set that actually matched. Before buying my house, all my furniture had been cobbled together through luck, garage sales, and hand-me-downs. Needless to say, when it came to aesthetics, my furniture was very lacking. With some more luck and a little bit of investigation, I found a place that had everything I needed when it came to furniture for sale in Abilene. I found Pierce Furniture Gallery and it was a good thing, too.

Abilene Furniture Store

When I was looking for new furniture at all the myriad furniture stores in Abilene and I came across a sofa that I wanted at one store. I decided to wait and look around some more and I ended up finding the same sofa with a matching love seat for less than what the original location wanted for the couch alone. Pierce Furniture Gallery is a great place to shop for home furniture and accessories. If you would like to see what they carry, click here to visit their website. 

Furniture For Sale in Abilene, TX

Furniture For Sale in Abilene, Texas

When I moved to Abilene, TX, I heard one person say something that I thought was a funny observation. She said that you can't throw a rock in Abilene without hitting either a church, a bank, or a furniture store. Then she followed it up by saying sometimes you hit more than one. Now, I am not complaining about that at all. While churches aren't typically buying up advertising, the more stores there are in a town, the more fierce the competition should be when it comes to getting people in the doors. What this means for the customer is that there is no monopoly when it comes to providing the area with furniture. Even if there was only one store in the entire Big Country area,  the internet always brings added competition just on its own. However, making a big purchase like a sofa or a mattress without actually trying it out might not be in your best interest. If you were replacing something you owned with the same item, then it becomes less scary to purchase big-ticket items online. 

If you want to know how many stores there are in Abilene a simple google search for the term 'Abilene furniture store' will provide you the answer. They will all be listed in the maps section. Now, you can take the time to visit each one and do your shopping that way or you can browse their inventory online, If you like what you see, then you can check it out in person and there isn't that much wasted time. 

Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene

I know you may not want to take a stranger's word for it, but I have looked around town because my recliner was worn out and needed replacing. I checked around and found what I wanted on the first website that I looked. I was excited and I was ready to buy it without looking any further. Then, uncharacteristically, I thought that I should check out and shop around. I found the exact same brand recliner for almost $130 dollars cheaper at Pierce Furniture Gallery. Needless to say, I bought it there. In fact, I am about to sit in it to comfortably watch a movie. Speaking of which, if you would like to browse their inventory from the comfort of your home, click here. Pierce Furniture Gallery is a great place to find affordable and quality furniture. 

Whatever Happened to the Quarter Machines?

The Need for More Bookshelves

My oldest daughter has caught some kind of fever. She's not really sick, per se, she just has recently gotten infatuated with the quarter machines. I am talking about those little vending machines that are on your way out of a grocery store or restaurant. While those things have been around for decades and decades, the prices have gone up quite a bit. You are lucky if you find one priced at 25 cents that isn't full of candy. I have seen some that take up to four quarters to vend you whatever is inside.

She can't seem to pass by one without trying her luck. From stickers and temporary tattoos to slime and those sticky hand slappers, she will put her coins in and turn that handle to get some random things. The problem is that the stuff she gets will sometimes get left lying around the house. I used to be able to easily keep her from being able to mess with those machines. I was the gatekeeper of the quarters. Sadly, though, she has been babysitting and earns her own money. I can think of way worse things to spend money on but I can also think of better ways. 

YouTube and the Growing Desire

She has recently started watching videos on youtube where people spend lots of money trying to complete some collection that is inside the machines. Her favorite channel is hosted by a married couple who live n Japan. Gachapon is what it is called over there. The couple who make these videos will even play them for their viewers. At first, I thought it was a little strange but then I realized it's just highly interactive and that's the key to success on that video platform. I am just glad she doesn't want to start her own channel, for now...

In all honesty, I don't mind the fact that my kid is staying young at heart. It is kinda fun to watch her get excited that she got the "rare" one from the machine. She wanted to display her collection in her room and I got her a couple of bookshelves so she had a place to put them. The bottom line is that I am happy to let her stay a kid for a bit longer in a time where kids grow up so fast. 

Bookshelves for Sale in Abilene, TX

If you need room to place some things from your own collecting, Pierce Furniture Gallery is a great place to find all shapes and sizes of shelves. Click here to check out all they have to offer when it comes to bookshelves and cabinets. 

A Couch to Stretch Out Your Legs

Do You Need a New Couch?

When it comes to making a furniture purchase, it can be a little hard to swallow that pill. And by pill, I actually mean that bill that comes when you leave the furniture store after making a purchase. Of course, when you buy a couch or another big furniture purchase, you hope it lasts a long time. Depending on different factors, the items in your home may last longer or less than you hope. From pets to kids, they can put a lot of stress on a couch in your living room. It seems to me that since having kids, between the jumping, spilling, and just overall extra usage, a couch doesn't last as long as before. 

I made the mistake of thinking that a three-year-old can handle a leather couch. Now, I know that I won't ever have leather in the living room until all the rugrats are out of the house. I kid, I kid, I love my kids... no, really, I do! Although, I am about to make a new rule that anyone under the age of 15 has to use a sippy cup again. Embarrassment can be a powerful motivator and maybe that will help cut down on spills.

Pets' Effects on a Couch

If you have pets in your house, those claws can do a number on the furniture you buy for your home. I have a couple of cats that come in and out of the house. I am not sure what is so appealing about a couch to a cat. Not just for sleeping, but for clawing, as well. I tried everything to get this one cat to stop clawing up my couch, but finally, I just had to drape a cloth over the side so it would claw it. Still, over time, it managed to ruin the sofa and I had to buy a new one.

I don't have any dogs that stay inside, but I have friends who do and it seems it's a constant battle to keep the dogs off the seats in their living rooms. I had one friend who claimed his dogs were trained o stay off them. I believed him until one day we went into his house after going shopping and when I sat down on the couch, it was warm like someone had been sitting there. I told him and he wouldn't entertain the idea that they disobeyed when he was gone. To make a long story short, I convinced him to set up his game camera and, sure enough, almost as soon as he left, the camera took pictures of both animals making their homes on the couch. Aside from the smell they can leave behind, the claws of any animal can do a number to your furniture over time. 

Couches for Sale in Abilene Texas

No matter if it's you, your kids, or your pets who have worn out your sofa or love seat, if you need to replace an item in your home, Pierce Furniture Gallery in Abilene can help. They have high-quality furniture for sale that won't break the bank. These low prices come in handy especially if you have to make an unexpected or premature replacement purchase. On top of the already discounted prices, they offer financing options to make your shopping that much easier. Check them out online by clicking this link here. 

Are you Ready to Watch Fireworks?

4ht of July Festivities

My family loves to celebrate the 4th of July. Of all the traditional things that people like to do that day, setting off fireworks is my favorite part. In the past few years, however, we've seen some dry spells this time of year in the Big Country. Although, anyone living in this area knows how much rain we've gotten in the past few weeks. As such, I have purchased enough fireworks to make up for the years we weren't able to set any off due to burn bans in effect. Just because it's not super dry this year, doesn't mean we don't have to worry about catching anything on fire. Here are some of the rules I follow when lighting any kind of pyrotechnics. 

Flat Surfaces - Whether its a fountain or a mortar shell, you don't want what you are setting off to fall over on its side. While there are some pretty hilarious videos where an item falls over after it's lit, I doubt many of us want to experience this first hand. To help keep my fireworks from toppling over, I either dig out a flat area or use a flat, nonflammable piece of material for them to sit on. 

Don't Hold Them - I know, I know... roman candles aren't very fun to shoot off if you can't hold them. When I was younger, we always held them. That all changed when my uncle lit one and, after the first shot, it exploded in his hand. The fun and festivities quickly turned into a trip to the hospital. That being said, having worked in a hospital on the 4th of July in the past, it is astounding how many people hurt themselves by misusing fireworks.

Water or Extinguisher Handy - We usually keep a couple of five-gallon buckets handy. One of the buckets is only half full of water and is used to soak any spent fireworks. Better safe than sorry if you light a dud and leave it on the ground. I have had a surprise or two happen when, 15 minutes later, a supposed dud ends up going off unexpectedly. the other bucket is for emergency measures in case of a grassfire.  We usually keep a couple of brooms around so we can soak them and beat out any small flames. If you have a fire extinguisher, that may work even better. Just remember that fires can get out of hand quickly so don't hesitate to call the fire department if a fire does break out.

Watch out for Trees - If you are doing more than popping firecracker, you will want to be aware of any trees near your area. Also, be aware of any houses or other structures nearby. One stray launch might be the beginning of a lot of property damage if you aren't paying attention.

Obey the Law - This rule may be the most important one. I understand that I am lucky and I have access to a farm outside the city limits. Some people may not have a place where it's legal to shoot them off. Chances are, whoever made the rules knows best, so don't shoot off fireworks in a place where there are ordinances and law prohibiting this. You may end up with a hefty fine, or even worse, you may hurt someone or damage their home. If you are unsure about your local area's rules concerning fireworks, you may want to talk to someone who knows in the city hall.

Abilene Furniture Store

Pierce Furniture Store in Abilene, TX wants to wish you a happy and safe 4th of July this year. Just remember, if you are looking for furniture for sale in Abilene, then come by 1383 South Danville to see what we can do for you. If you would like to see our extensive selection from the comfort of your own home, click here to visit our website.