ANIMAL HOUSE — Cont’d from page 101
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Overall, look for carpet and furniture fabrics that are tightly woven — in colours and patterns that work as camouflage. Animals will shed, and bring up hairballs, and do lots of other messy things. For sofas, consider fabrics like Crypton, a synthetic that will defeat almost anything your pet can throw at it — or throw up on it. Good old leather is pretty tolerant, although it will show scratches. Less expensive pleather works, and so does machine-washable ultrasuede. Sturdy denim or canvas can look great in the family room, as slipcovers or upholstery, and they are happy to let the vacuum cleaner do its thing. Dander and fur can and will stick to walls, so steer clear of flat finishes and opt for gloss or semi-gloss paint.
The MHBA extends our sincere thanks and gratitude to all who work hard everyday to keep us safe and ensure our industry continues working through the pandemic.
WAYFAIR ARCHIE & OSCAR SOFA.
CUSTOM CONVENIENCES Built-in feeding, grooming and kennel areas save time on clean-up and organizing, keep pets safe when you’re out of the house, and offer a space for respite if your dog or cat needs a little me-time. In the kitchen, a recess tucked under a cabinet keeps pet bowls accessible but not underfoot. And an extra pull-out recycling bin is ideal for storing bags of dog food: It’s handy for serving, looks great and it’s pretty much impossible for Rover to get into it when you’re not looking. DANDER AND FUR CAN AND WILL STICK TO WALLS, SO STEER CLEAR OF FLAT FINISHES AND OPT FOR GLOSS OR SEMI-GLOSS PAINT.
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