Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Patio Furniture Replacement Cushions in Furniture Market

It wasn't so long ago that patio furniture replacement cushions were hard to find. Usually you had to do your own handy work. That's because the cushions usually lasted longer than the furniture.

But things have changed a lot over the years. Today's finely crafted outdoor furnishings can last years if not decades if properly cared for. Even though the cushions may be equal in quality, the elements will eventually conspire against them to the point that they will need to be replaced.

The reason is simple. As with all cushions, even the best made ones for outdoor furniture will eventually show wear spots, get stains that simply won't come out and lose their resiliency. They will no longer spring back into place when you get up, but rather, remain sunken.

If you need patio furniture replacement cushions, know that there is plenty of selection available in Ulhasnagar furniture market. The first stop, of course, is your local home improvement store or patio store. If you have really nice outdoor furniture, you may find the selection limited, however.

With the price of gas, you could save yourself some time and money going online instead. There are plenty of top-notch retailers on the Internet these days that sell patio furniture replacement cushions.

One the benefits of shopping online is that you can often custom order your cushions. This means you can select the colors, the patterns and sometimes, even the fabric.

When ordering patio furniture replacement cushions you need to be careful to ensure they will fit. To guarantee a good fit, measure your existing cushions, including their width, depth and thickness. As you shop for cushions, keep these measurements in mind, but there are some ways you can "cheat" the system.

For instance, if you have a three-cushion sofa, you could possibly turn it into a two cushion if you find the right sized replacement cushions. You may also find that a back cushion for one type of furniture may fit the seat of yours.

Of course, if you bought a name brand set, it can be a lot easier to purchase patio furniture replacement cushions down the road. That's because that same manufacturer will be around in the years to come and there is some measure of standardization that comes with going with a well-known manufacturer.

If you need new cushions, you can start with the tags on your current set. A lot of times the manufacturer has a number you can call if you need to reorder from a dealer. It's probably not worth your time contacting the furniture manufacturer in Ulhasnagar directly as they often don't deal with customers.

If you're looking online for patio furniture replacement cushions, start by searching for "replacement patio cushions" or "new patio furniture cushions". These should get you started on your journey and within a few minutes you should be able to find just what you're looking for.

If you can't find the exact color of the old cushions, don't worry. Like any fashion, colors change over time. This actually could be the chance to find new colors that perhaps match your new décor or the new look of your home.

When you're looking for patio furniture replacement cushions, try to get ones with poly filling. While it may be tempting to buy foam cushions, like those in your home, they act like a sponge outdoors and will stay wet long after a brief shower has past. The poly fill dries quickly and readily returns to its original shape.

Once you get your patio furniture replacement cushions, be sure you do preventative maintenance on them. This includes cleaning them every season and applying a water resistant coating on them before putting them away for the winter. Your patio furniture replacement cushions will last a lot longer if you store them inside during the off season. Just be sure that you don't bag them as they can get mildewed if they're not allowed to breathe.

Tuesday, September 6, 2011

Real Estate Tips

Determine parking and truck court needs There are two things to take into account for parking- one is the number of employees you anticipate having immediately and in the future, at the new location. The second consideration is what building codes require. How many and what type of truck deliveries do you get a day, a week a month? Make sure the property you choose can handle the trucking volume without interruption from other tenants or property limitations. 

Determine whether you need outside storage & how much If you do need outside storage, make sure you choose a property with the correct zoning designation. What you store outside plays a big part in how much land you need and where it is allowed. Parking cars is quite different than storing building supplies or hazardous materials You may need a 6' high visual barrier, drainage, paving, landscaping or a parking lot which is lit to certain specifications. All of this can significantly add to the expense of relocating. Allow enough land to accommodate additional growth. Plan for success. 

Using a broker or find the space my self? How much is your time worth? Are you better off running your company and letting a professional handle it for you? Can you do both, well? 

Do you have experience in real estate negotiations? Frequently I get calls from people looking at for example, a 10,000 sf building and need 30,000 square feet or 1,000 square feet. After driving around and making call after call only to find out the building is for lease and not sale, wrong size, zoned incorrectly, partially occupied or not available for 6 months, gets exasperating. 

The seller/landlord are typically the ones that pay the brokers. Be sure to discuss representation at the beginning of the relationship. Realtors have a legal obligation to disclose and treat the public fairly.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Leasing Industrial Real Estate Tips

Determine the ceiling height you need

If you are a distributor, the higher the ceiling height the better. Determine whether you stack 2, 3 or more pallets high. Typically you need 24' for stacking 3 pallets high. This can vary on the size and weight of your products. Be sure to take into account the clear height not just the overall height. Sprinkler systems, roof structural members and HVAC frequently reduce the clear height. If you are a manufacturer or service provider you may want lower ceilings; especially if you are going to air condition the entire space. The fewer cubic feet you are cooling, the lower the electric bill. If you need a lot of lighting or electrical drops a lower ceiling is also beneficial.

Determine amount of office and warehouse space you need

Allow for future growth. Having to move again or get space close by results in inefficiency and higher costs in the long run. Lease/buy 10-30% more space than you need and rent it out until you need it. Think long term. Plan for success. Make sure the building you go into has enough parking. Occasionally office space will be built without permits and the result can be a shortage of parking. This will set you up for issues with the city in trying to get an occupational license as well as trouble with neighbors. Typically, you need 1 parking space for every 200 square feet of office space and 1 parking space for every 800 square feet of warehouse area. Confirm this with your building codes and architect.

Mechanical - HVAC - fire sprinklers issues -rail access

This is where planning pays off big time. Modifying the building before you move in, is a lot easier than doing it while you occupy the space. Mechanical and electrical engineers should be consulted when evaluating potential buildings.

Define your budget

Once you get a handle on market values and how much cash you have, you can work backwards and figure out how much space you can lease/buy.

Purchase example: Assuming the following: You have $1,000,000 cash and buildings sell for +/- $70 per square foot. Conventional financing requires a 20-25% down payment - $1,000,000 is 25% of $4,000,000. Dividing $4,000,000 by $70 per square foot results in 57,000 square foot building. The lender will typically require that your cash flow be 130% of your debt service. Bear in mind that you will also have taxes, insurance and maintenance to pay for as well. There are tax benefits to owning and appreciation can be an extra bonus. Real estate values can move up and down with business cycles and entrance and exit timing strategies are crucial in maintaining and maximizing value.

Lease example: this is largely determined by your cash flow. Rents can be quoted in various ways. Industrial lease rates can be gross, modified gross, net or modified net. The difference is how much of the variable costs (taxes, insurance and maintenance) the tenant has exposure to. Other terms of the leases, such as annual escalations (can be a fixed or variable % or be based on a CPI Consumer Price Index), responsibility for utilities cost, insurance and insurance deductibles are examples of other expenses that should be considered.