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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

canoeist52

(2,282 posts)

5. went through this last year.

Reply to Melissa G (Original post)

Wed Dec 14, 2011, 04:10 PM

Dec 2011

We had a futon for 20+ years. It was getting hard as a rock to sit on. Kids gave us money for a new sofa as a gift. Tried to choose between a pull-out sofa or futon - just gave up and got a sofa with two reclining chairs( actually made in USA). figured we could sleep in them if we had head-colds.

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Best futon? [View all] Melissa G Dec 2011 OP

No idea what is best, but I've been sleeping on one for 20 years. tridim Dec 2011 #1

I probably will go with a futon Melissa G Dec 2011 #4

If you go with a futon, be sure to get a comfortable mattress. pacalo Dec 2011 #2

Thanks! Melissa G Dec 2011 #3

went through this last year. canoeist52 Dec 2011 #5

The cotton batting should be fairly thin - 1.5 inches is about right. kristopher Dec 2011 #6

Thanks for your input Melissa G Dec 2011 #7

that looks very much gejohnston Dec 2011 #8

slept on them for 30 years and loved it mattvermont Dec 2011 #9

That makes sense. Melissa G Dec 2011 #10

I don't have a brand to recommend... waddirum Dec 2011 #11