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The Naked Truth About Wicker Furniture

Among the many types of furniture, the wicker is probably one of the most elegant furniture pieces around. Wicker is actually a process of weaving a material into a pattern or a matrix. As such, many different materials can be made into wicker furniture. However, the most common material used is rattan. This is probably the reason why most people think that wicker furniture is rattan.

There are many other different materials that can be weaved into various wicker furniture pieces. Banana and bamboo are just but some of the materials that can be made into wicker. One common denominator about these materials though is that these are all natural and indigenous. Thus, different types of wicker furniture are identified by their origin, which is that from which the furniture material is from.

While rattan furniture is manufactured in various parts of the world, some of the most beautiful rattan wicker furniture pieces are those that come from Indonesia. This can be attributed to the fact that Indonesia is producing some of the world's finest rattan. Moreover, the craftsmanship of the wicker products from Indonesia is very evident in the beautiful masterpieces that come from this wonderful country.

Perhaps, one of the reasons why wicker products are sought worldwide is the timeless elegance that these products exude. Wicker products add character to any room or space regardless of the style and the size. The natural appearance of wicker products makes it blend in with any type of furniture. Consequently, wicker products can be used to furnish both indoor and outdoor spaces.

There are many wicker products in the market today. These products range from dining chairs, baskets, beds, sofas, dining tables, lamp shades, and garden furniture to name a few. The amazing thing about wicker products is that there is a wide variety of designs and styles to choose from. Moreover, aside from the natural wicker products, there are also a number of synthetic wicker furniture pieces that are available in the market.

Some of the most popular wicker products in the market today include chairs. There are certainly a number of amazing designs of dining chairs. In fact, wicker chairs are one of the most marketable wicker products. Variations of wicker chairs include dining chairs, bar stools, stools, corner chairs, and arm chairs.

While many people still prefer the natural wicker furniture pieces, many are also considering the synthetic or the plastic wicker furniture. These types of wicker furniture have been gaining favor from many people lately because of some unique characteristics that are not found in natural wicker furniture. Whatever the case maybe, the fact still remains that wicker products have remained very enticing and attractive to people of all ages and race, most especially wicker chairs and sofas.

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Cat-Proof Furniture?

I have a cat who sometimes pees on my living room furniture out of spite. I'm thinking of getting a new sofa but am afraid he'll ruin that, too. The only furniture I can think of that would be cat-proof is the new all-season wicker. Any other ideas? My cat is staying!!

Is it vertical or horizontal peeing? If he is spraying (usually vertical) then neutering him will help reduce it or even eliminate it entirely. If it is vertical then improving his litter box situation can help as can reducing stress.

Why do you think he is being spiteful? I don't think cats think of pee in the same way that we do. It is one method of communication.

You might look into heavy slipcovers. You can even use one of top of the other if you are concerned. You can even place a waterproof throw (like a heavy tarp) on top of that and stash it away when company comes.

I would first remove all traces of past 'accidents' from the furniture and the floor.

Other furniture alternatives:

aluminum
plastic

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More on fixing peeing problems:
http://www.metpet.com/Reference/Cats/Litterboxes/litterbox_problems_with_cats.htm

How do we keep our cats from scratching our furniture?

My wife and I recently moved into a new apartment and bought new furniture over the weekend. Is there some kind of concoction that I can make from home products to spray under and on the base of our new bed and sofa to keep our two cats from scratching them. We are afraid of discoloring the furniture. Our last apartment had a huge veranda on the third floor, so they were always out there scratching on the old wicker furniture. Any other ideas that have worked for you? Thanks

Well, all cats scratch to mark their territory. You should get a velour or plastic cover for your furniture. Cats absolutely cannot stand it because they can't drag their claws in it, and it is tough. Also, SoftPaws is a really good thing to buy. It goes over their claws and you can buy them here: http://softpaws.com/

I personally love SSScat, which is a motion detector that you can place anywhere (like under your bed) and if the motion detector detects movement from your cat, it will release a spray of non toxic aerosol. It scares the cat everytime! I like to move it around, so the cat doesn't get used to it. You can get that here: http://www.leynaspuppalace.com/ssscat-motion-detector-spray.html

Cats also do not like bitter apple or citrusy scents. So orange peels soaked in a bit of water or grinded up in a blender, sprayed on the couch will work wonders, and will not stain. Vinegar also works well, but the whole house will smell like a pickle and it can be unpleasant sometimes. You can buy Feliway Spray, which is a type of pheremone that is found in the cats face. That definately works! You can get that here: http://catfaeries.com/feliway.html

Also, cutting or filing their nails will help tremendously, but do not ever declaw them.