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Fun Backyard Games to DIY!

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Summer is in full swing and if you're looking for a fun way to enjoy a summer night with your family and friends, spending time in your backyard is a great place to start! Kick up your outdoor BBQ with some backyard games! Today, our furniture store at Lake of the Ozarks has some ideas for some DIY outdoor games! Giant Jenga Putting together a giant Jenga game is super popular right now and surprisingly cheap and easy to make. All you need to do is cut 2X4 boards into 48 10 1/2 inch pieces. After you have your boards cut, sand them down so they are nice and smooth so they will slide easily. Paint the boards if desired or leave them plain! Outdoor Twister Twister is a classic game played by many over the years. Creating a twister board outside is simple. Ditch the plaster mat and make your own! All you need is a circle stencil and some spray paint! Pick your colors and make four rows of six circles and you have the perfect outdoor game! Don't worry about your grass, af...

Style Guide for your Shelves

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Shelving is a fantastic addition to almost every room in your home. From storage to decor, there are many ways to style your shelves. Our furniture company in Eldon, Missouri is here to help with a style guide for decorating your shelves! Whether it's in your living room, your bedroom, or your kitchen, there are many fun and unique ways Eldon Furniture can help you express your style through your home decor! Group Items Together When decorating a space, like shelves, you'll want to group similar items together. Decide on a theme for your space or incorporate the existing room's theme into your shelving decor. Having random items in the mix that don't look or feel like they belong can cause you to force incorporating these items, and that's a sign it's not meant to be in your space (or at least not on the shelf). Start with Larger Pieces When arranging your decor items, start with your larger or statement pieces. Your statement piece should be in a p...

Summer Fun - Plan an Outdoor Movie Night! 🎥

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Summer is here and spending time in your backyard is a great way to have fun with your family and friends! Looking for a fun way to spend time outdoors beside the typical outdoor bbq? What about hosting a family movie night? With a little planning, a movie night outdoors can come together fairly easily. Read on to get a few tips from our furniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks ! Start Planning!  Summer is just about to begin and it's a good idea to start making your plans now so you can prepare the perfect movie night. From picking the perfect movie, getting the equipment together, and snacks, there is some planning that needs to be done. Decide Where To Show the Movie  There a couple of options when it comes to setting up your movie outside. The most cost-effective way would be to bring your TV outside but that can be a little inconvenient. Consider purchasing a projector. It might cost you upfront but then you can have it all Summer long for even more movie ...

72 Years in Business at Eldon Furniture!

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This June marks our 70th year in business at Eldon Furniture ! We are a third-generation family-owned f urniture store at the Lake of the Ozarks and we are here for all your furniture needs! This month we will be having special savings on furniture, flooring, bedding, and blinds to celebrate! Read on to find out why you should shop with us at Eldon Furniture!  Locally Owned AND Operated  Eldon Furniture Company is a 3rd generation family-owned home furnishing business serving the entire Central Missouri and Lake of the Ozarks area since 1948. John Caine is a native of the Lake area and is the 3rd generation of family ownership. As CEO he has responsibility for all aspects of the business. John is responsible for the buying, overall sales, and personnel and has been involved in the business from his school days until the present. Shopping at locally owned businesses like Eldon Furniture is one of the best ways to support your local economy and keep your money locally. ...