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Are you getting a good night’s sleep? Every night? Estimates from the National Sleep Foundation suggest that at least one in three Americans are not getting enough quality sleep, which is having a huge impact on their quality of life. And while many people claim they get between 7-8 hours a night, 35 percent of Americans report their sleep quality as “poor” or “only fair,” and 20 percent say they don’t wake up feeling refreshed on any of the past seven days.

While some of the reasons may be health related (and people should certainly check in with their doctors for ongoing issues), other reasons include making a few changes in your home to create sleep conditions for uninterrupted sleep.

First, ensure you have the perfect temperature – not too cold or too hot. Research suggests that keeping your head nice and cool is conducive to good sleep. Some say 65 degrees is the perfect temperature for sleeping.

Next, be sure to make your bedroom as sound-free as possible. Some people try white noise

The first Father’s Day can be traced to the ruins of Babylon. It is believed that a young boy called Elmesu carved a Father’s Day message on a card made of clay more than 4,000 years ago, wishing his father good health and a long life. Today many dads still get clay gifts and homemade cards, but it’s safe to say that today’s dad might appreciate a gift that not only gives him pleasure, but is something his entire family would enjoy for years to come.

On the top of the list: A new flat screen television for the family room. Today’s models come in many iterations, including televisions that become beautiful mirrors when not in use. That’s right. Many homeowners are tired of having the television being the focal point of the room, but almost everyone has a mirror in many spaces. TVLiftCabinet just starting offering this unique home furnishing – just in time for Father’s Day.

When you turn on the TV, the mirror transforms into a state-of-the-art LED HD Smart television – with a sharp picture

We’re not making it up. House Beautiful listed the Glamily Room as a top trend for 2016. But what does that mean – and why should you care?

Axiom TV Lift Cabinet

Let’s face it, most families have messy kids, dogs that tramp in mud (or other crud) and all kinds of life’s little annoyances that drive most moms crazy. Yet – we all want to have a nice place to spend time with the family. You know, that picture-perfect place where the family magic happens (at least some times). For some, it’s as easy as turning to hardworking fabrics with unique silhouettes. For others, it means looking for hard-working furnishings that look great, but do double-duty as a highly-functional storage unit for all the clutter that comes with having a family in today’s electronic world.

TVLiftCabinets are perfect for a glamming up a family room because they’re gorgeous, lots of handcrafted features that instantly add value to the room. There are many styles to complement any home style – even an option to customize

Spring has sprung.

The birds are chirping. The breezes are turning a little warmer. Green buds are starting to emerge from their long winter nap. Then you turn around and look at your cocoon, your little piece of heaven that has kept you safe and dry for the past few months. Notice anything?

If you’re like me, there’s an abundance of clutter. You know the kind. Old magazines and newspapers. DVD and CD sleeves. Piles of books. Video game clutter everywhere. Yes. It’s that time of year again – time to shake out the cobwebs and put things in order.

One of my big challenges each year is finding a home for all the things you use in your family room – but don’t necessarily want to look at as you’re
passing through. That’s why I was thrilled to discover TVLiftCabinets because in a snap, the clutter disappears. Well, not exactly a snap, but with all the available storage, it just takes a few minutes to organize everything you have related to entertainment and carefully shut the doors. I also love

It’s that time of year again when all basketball fans turn to brackets to ponder, assess, strategize and contemplate which team will come out on top.

Last year, more than 23 million people tuned into the Duke/Wisconsin final game, and overall viewership was up nearly nine percent from the previous year for all the games. Whether you’re cheering on a home team or a fan favorite, it’s always a good idea to make sure your family room is ready for a few extra friends to watch the big games.

One thing that can be a problem is being able to see the television from everywhere in the room. If you have a TVLiftCabinet that’s finished on all four sides, and has a swivel bracket, you can control exactly how the television will be displayed so everyone can enjoy the show. The unit I like the most is the Crystal Pointe cabinet.

With beautiful mahogany veneer, it’s a stunning piece of furniture. The component drawers can be reversed so they open from the front or the back (any way you want). And with

What is Nordic style? Scandinavian homes are known for their simplicity, utility and beauty. They have a pure, pared back style that is centered around warm functionality, flawless craftsmanship and understated elegance. Light is extremely important.  Many Nordic homes feature earthy muted tones, honest materials and minimal ornamentation.

For those who prefer this style, there is a perfect TVLiftCabinet to help you stay true to the Nordic lifestyle. Our Crystal Pointe 360 Swivel Cabinet in weathered white is the perfect addition to a Nordic style. It features a transitional design with hand-carved corner columns, is finished and framed on all four sides, and can be placed anywhere in your home.  You could use it against a wall, as a room divider or at the foot of your bed – and have full access to your flatscreen television and all the electronic gadgets that stay hidden from view.

So if Nordic is your favorite style, be sure to check out the perfect TVLiftCabinet to complement your

What’s better than sitting in front of a glowing fireplace with a warm cup of cocoa and your favorite person in the world? Pretty much nothing (in my humble opinion).

The Huntington TV Lift Cabinet with fireplace

But now researchers from the University of Alabama say that gazing at fire may actually good for our health. The researchers, led by anthropologist Christopher Lynn, asked 226 adults to watch a video of a fireplace, and took their blood pressure before and after watching the video. They also asked participants to report on their experiences of the fire. The researchers found an average of a five percent decrease in blood pressure among participants who watched the fire with sound. The longer they watched the fire, the more relaxed they became. Among control groups who watched the fire with no sound and who viewed an upside-down picture of fire, blood pressure increased. The researchers hypothesized that when we're sitting fireside, all of our senses become absorbed in the experience.

Consumer Reports National Research Center recently reported that given a choice between a product made in the United States and an identical one made abroad, 78 percent of Americans would rather buy the USA product. The survey noted that people want to keep American manufacturing strong and are often concerned about the quality of products made outside the USA.

Craftsmanship

At TVLiftCabinet, the majority of our manufacturing is done in the USA. For more than 30 years, our artisans have designed and built many types of TV lift cabinets and other lift furniture in many locations in the United States. In addition to high quality wood construction, each TV lift cabinet features dovetail drawers, heavy-duty ball-bearing slides, high-quality lid hinges, and even ventilated shelving and panels to prevent your audio and video components from overheating in your TV lift cabinet. Each cabinet is exquisitely manufactured by Americans for Americans. We stand behind the quality of each cabinet that

Office design trends are changing – for the better.

Traditional office spaces where executives are positioned in corner offices and cubicle farms are reserved for the “rest” of the crew, are becoming a thing of the past. Today, you may find a CEO in the center of a large collaborative space, just like everyone else in the company. Small conversation areas are strategically located throughout the space, complete with more home-like settings, including comfortable upholstered furnishings. And, as more and more companies provide telecommuting opportunities for employees, technology that provides effective communication opportunities is critical for staying in touch.

   Crystal Point with 360 Swivel

Each inch of office space matters – that’s where TVLiftCabinets come into play. Teleconferences may only happen a few times each week, but the ability to quickly access a flatscreen smart television that is visible to all is smart business. Some TVLiftCabinets feature 360-degree swivels, making

Gone are the days when if was okay for Dad to throw up some wood paneling, get some carpet scraps for the room and plug in the television set that no one else wanted, and call it a day.

Today, many man caves are decorated as carefully as every other space in your home. Men (and their significant others) want good quality items and materials to add value to their home. No dark garages or basement rooms without windows will do.

Moderna Espresso TV Lift Cabinet

If they’re like my guys, that space better have good lighting, a refrigerator, large flat screen television and comfortable chairs. The primary driver of the man cave in my home is making sure every person has views to the television screen because it’s all about football and basketball for the next few months. But I reserved one veto for the space – I don’t want a big, honking television on the wall as a focal point in the room. A great compromise is to add a beautiful TVLiftCabinet. All the cabinets are stunning – a great hand-crafted