FURNITURE

You can add something old to your home to make it feel like new.

It’s spring cleaning season, which means it’s time to freshen up the house.

As the old saying goes, “It’s out with the old and in with the new!” But the question is, when do you decide it’s time for something new? That's what we're discussing today on What's the Buzz.

Whether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.

Whether it’s a big screen TV or a piece of furniture in your child’s bedroom, tip-over dangers are real and send thousands to the hospital every year.

Michigan furniture and mattress store Gardner White has been recognized as the “Best Place to Work” by Furniture Today, a U.S. magazine for the industry.

Let this transformer table, bench and coffee table be the cornerstone of your home

The unpleasant sight of old furniture including mattresses, rotting dressers and other trash bags is just too much for Karen Mealing-Ford and others living in her west side Detroit neighborhood.

This Ypsilanti shop sells items from the 1950s to the 1980s!

Tired of looking at the same old furniture? Ready to transform your home or even just one room into a luxurious oasis? There are many things to consider before you purchase new furniture for your home.

Small business owners in Ann Arbor are asking: What's up with the benches around town?

Gardner-White is holding a job fair on three consecutive days in June.

The CDC has eased recommendations for those who are fully vaccinated.

Find furniture that’s comfortable, cozy and luxurious

Turn your old furniture into a new piece with a stroke of a paintbrush

Memorial Day is this month, also known as Michigan’s unofficial kickoff to summer fun.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. “Live in the D” host Jason Carr chatted with Jackie Schwartz, owner of Home Interior Warehouse, about how best to give your home a new feel. You may need a sofa, lamp or just a nice piece of eye-catching artwork. Schwartz said the current trend is contemporary, but Home Interior Warehouse has more mid-century modern pieces and updated traditional style that can freshen up a room, too.

Spring fever is in the air, and the season is all about new beginnings, so why not get a fresh new start in your home? Gardner-White Furniture has a creative new tool that can pull together a fresh new look for an entire room. Every Gardner White that has a Design Studio also has interior designers on staff, ready to help makeover your room. If you are looking for ideas, you can also check out the new Gardner White Spring Look Book. To see the full interview, and samples from their spring collection, watch the video above.

ANN ARBOR – One of Tree Town’s very own has been named to the Forbes Next 1000 list. Sauve applied for the list and had a feeling she was picked when representatives continued to contact her. For now, she is the only Ann Arborite to make it on the list. AdCredit: IVEY Salon | Synecdoche DesignLiving by the motto “Do Good Work,” Sauve said the practice is expanding its charitable arm. A lean operation with five employees, architects Sauve, Smith and Sidney Migoski design projects remotely while design-makers Julia Hunt and Lindsey Sieja work in the shop.

We love our pets, but sometimes they can leave a furry mess on your furniture and carpet. It is called Fur-Zoff, and is made from foamed glass that resembles a pumice stone that you would use for a pedicure. Kila tried it on her couch and her area rug, while the pets who caused the furry mess watched with curiosity. Did Fur-Zoff work on her fur covered furniture? Watch the video above to see if this Try It Out Tuesday was paws up or paws down!

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Gardner-White Furniture is calling the new mood for the spring season, Urban Glam Casual. That means comfortable couches with durable stylish fabrics, soft tailoring, and colorful accents such as fuzzy pillows and stylish chairs. To get some ideas of how you can change things up at home for spring watch the video above.

Families are spending more time at home and that has experts worried that more kids can get hurt from furniture and TVs. A new report from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) said tip-over incidents have killed 451 children since 2000. Carlson shared video of her daughter for the CPSC’s latest “Anchor It” public service announcement warning about the dangers of tipping furniture and TVs. Parents, grandparents and caregivers should do the following to protect children:Anchor TVs, furniture like dressers and bookcases to the wallPut you TV on a sturdy low base and back as far as possible if you cannot anchor it. The guilt and shame that you feel as a parent for not protecting your child by doing something as easy as anchoring a piece of furniture.

WARREN, Mich. – Customers of Loves Furniture, the company that took over many closed Art Van Furniture locations, are concerned after the company filed for bankruptcy. If you’re a customer who has paid and haven’t received furniture yet, you should call your bank or credit card company immediately. Loves Furniture put blame on the COVID pandemic and the slow down of shipments from overseas. While that may be true, the new revelations of major financial problems won’t help the situation for many. READ: Customers of Loves Furniture report lengthy delivery delaysIn the bankruptcy filing, Loves revealed it has between 100-200 creditors and owes $10 million to $50 million.

You can do it by supporting a local business and visiting one of the best landmarks in Detroit, Eastern Market. Vintage Detroit in Eastern Market has unique, fun items from 26 local vendors and artists that will help curate your space. He is a former veteran with a passion for vintage items and home design. He joined Tati Amare live from his store and showed off quick suggestions and how to refresh your space with vintage items. Check out the video below for décor ideas that will elevate your mood and create fun nostalgia in your home.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – Loves Furniture swooped in when Art Van went bankrupt, but now it seems the trouble might be following Loves Furniture. The company is already announcing store closures and customers are reporting experiencing lengthy delivery delays. Watch the video above for the full report. 17 former Art Van stores in Michigan to reopen as Loves FurnitureAbout two months after Art Van Furniture filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of its store, 17 of the locations in Michigan will reopen as Loves Furniture branches. Officials from Loves Furniture made the announcement Tuesday, saying the company had acquired 27 total Art Van Furniture, Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture locations across six states.

Applicants are asked to bring several copies of their resume to the hiring event on Dec. 18. ANN ARBOR – Value City Furniture will be taking over two former Loves Furniture locations in Metro Detroit and is doing a push this week to hire 65 new positions. Value City Furniture will be hosting a hiring event on Dec. 18 in Novi, Michigan to fill the positions, which include assistant manager, sales manager, warehouse and home furnishing consultant. This year, Value City Furniture has taken over six new locations across the state of Michigan, all of which were former ArtVan stores. According to an announcement, Value City Furniture is committed to hiring former ArtVan and Love’s employees.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. Because of that, many of us have found that our home needs to be more versatile to fit our new needs. Value City offers many various types of versatile furniture, such as coffee tables that add extra storage, modular furniture that can easily be moved, or an extendable dining set for extra activities. To add a special piece of versatile furniture to your home or find the closest Value City near you, click or tap here.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. Once the COVID-19 pandemic began making it necessary to quarantine, it led to people working and lounging at home more. With the sales that have risen at Gardner-White Furniture, it comes with a demand for more people to work for the company. Gardner-White President Rachel Stewart said the company is looking to add to its trusted team -- and two jobs that are in high demand right now are in-store sales representatives and delivery truck drivers. To learn more about career opportunities at Gardner-White Furniture, click or tap here.

Host Jason Carr chatted with Rachel Stewart, the president of Gardner White, about how the company’s gearing up for Black Friday. Gardner White is celebrating Black Friday all month long with some hot-selling items that include multifunctional furniture. Another popular accent color is green, the experts from Gardner White said. Watch the big Gardner White float reveal Thursday afternoon on Local 4. For more information on trends or anything else furniture-related, watch the video, above.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. You may think getting professional advice from an interior designer is out of reach (and your pocketbook), Well, it’s not! There is a new location where you can find great home furnishings and get expert advice for free. Watch the video above to see the new store and to hear how you can update your home’s décor.

ANN ARBOR, Mich. Ann Arbors Avalon Housing has partnered with two organizations to furnish 70 units of affordable housing at Hickory Way Apartments. Working with Kiwanis Club of Ann Arbor Foundations Kiwanis Thrift Sale and HouseN2Home, a Ypsilanti-based nonprofit organization, Avalon Housing is trying to furnish each unit for future tenants. Tenants are exiting homelessness and will begin leases and move into Hickory Way units in December, according to a news release. Starting Sept. 15, those wishing to help can take gently used and clean furniture to the Kiwanis Thrift Sale store on North Staebler Road. Avalon Housing is not taking applications for the Hickory Way units.

ROYAL OAK, Mich. – There is some good news for customers who’ve waited months to get their purchases from Art Van. READ: 17 former Art Van stores in Michigan to reopen as Loves FurnitureArt Van made the decision to close more than 170 stores earlier this year. Some Art Van locations are now open and if you bring in your original receipt you will either get the product you purchased, if it’s available -- or you can select a new product of equal value. READ: Bankruptcy filing reveals what went wrong for Art Van FurnitureIf you paid with a credit card you should work with the credit card company to dispute the charges. Local 4 also learned that 28 former Art Van locations in the area will reopen under the name Loves Furniture.

DETROIT – About two months after Art Van Furniture filed for bankruptcy and announced the closure of its store, 17 of the locations in Michigan will reopen as Loves Furniture branches. Officials from Loves Furniture made the announcement Tuesday, saying the company had acquired 27 total Art Van Furniture, Levin Furniture and Wolf Furniture locations across six states. “Today’s acquisition of these locations across the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions represents a tremendous milestone for our company, our associates and for the communities that we serve,” Loves Furniture CEO Matthew Damiani said. "At a challenging time when many companies are looking to contract, the Loves team sees this as an opportunity to grow. Here are the 10 furniture locations outside of Michigan:

Art Van Furniture officially files for Chapter 11 bankruptcyPublished: March 9, 2020, 6:24 amThe furniture store will close all company-owned stores in at least five states as the retailer heads toward liquidation after more than 60 years in business.

WARREN, Mich. – Art Van’s closure came as a shock to many of the more than 3,000 employees who now have to consider looking for work. But there’s also a ripple effect when a large company closes, and it’s felt all the way down to small convenience stores in Metro Detroit. Danielle Cvetkovski and her husband own Frank’s Chicken at 14 Mile and Mound roads, just blocks from Art Van’s Warren warehouse. So how does the Art Van closure affect the business? Cvetkovski said she’s not only worried about her business, but also about the Art Van drivers as they look for new employment.

DETROIT – Art Van is closing all its stores, and the sales begin Friday. The furniture giant will begin marking down its inventory immediately, as it all must go. The furniture giant operates under the brands Art Van Furniture, Art Van PureSleep and Scott Shuptrine Interiors. Levin & Wolf Furniture in Ohio and Pennsylvania will be sold to Robert Levin, pending court approval. Eight Wolf Furniture stores in Maryland and Virginia will also be liquidated.

DETROIT – The Warren-based furniture chain Art Van Furniture is planning to close all stores. The company operates under the brands Art Van Furniture, Art Van PureSleep and Scott Shuptrine Interiors. “We recognize the extraordinary retail, community and philanthropic legacies that Art Van Furniture has built for decades in the community.”The liquidation sales will begin Friday, March 6 at all Art Van Furniture, Art Van PureSleep, and Scott Shuptrine Interiors in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio, Indiana, and Missouri, and select Wolf stores in Maryland and Virginia. Art Van was founded by Art Van Elslander in 1959. Today, there are nearly 200 furniture stores operated by Art Van Furniture in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Iowa, Pennsylvania, Virginia and Maryland under the brands of Art Van Furniture, Art Van PureSleep, Scott Shuptrine Interiors, Levin Furniture, Levin Mattress, Wolf Furniture and Gardiner Wolf Furniture.

WARREN, Mich. – The Warren-based furniture chain Art Van Furniture may be filing for bankruptcy. UPDATE: Art Van Furniture to close all stores; liquidation sales begin March 6According to Crain’s Detroit, the private equity owner is looking for a possible buyer for the company and might file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. A representative for Art Van Furniture told Local 4, “We are actively exploring a variety of options with our creditors, investors and landlords to ensure Art Van can continue serving our guests and our communities. It is premature at this time to comment further as no final decisions have been made. In the meantime, our stores are open, and it is business as usual."

DETROIT – Officials have identified the woman who was found dead early Tuesday in a bullet-riddled vehicle on Detroit’s east side. Vanita Denise Gray, 52, was shot multiple times at 1:34 a.m. Tuesday in the area of Hayes and Houston Whitter streets, according to authorities. She was found near Al’s Furniture, which was heavily damaged by bullets. A man was taken into custody, officials said. Anyone with information is asked to call Detroit police at 313-596-5940 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-SPEAK-UP.