Fabric pilling is the small balls of tangled fiber that form on upholstery, clothing, and rugs. It happens when loose fibers rub together and twist into knots. Pilling is completely normal – it is not a defect – and you can shave it away in minutes with an inexpensive fabric shaver.

Spotted tiny fuzz balls on a favorite sofa or armchair? It is one of the most common furniture questions we hear. Here is why pilling happens, how to remove it, and how to choose upholstery that stays smooth longer.

Even the most beautiful La-Z-Boy furniture that comes with a wireless remote can sometimes experience a little technology blip. Here is a short list of the basics to sync your wireless remote to get it working again. Read further and watch our video for more details:

• Turn off Do Not Disturb — If your recliner has a Do Not Disturb button on the side, turn it off before starting the reset process. Newer models may not have this button, so don’t worry if yours doesn’t.
• Unplug and remove all batteries — Unplug the recliner from the wall, then remove the two 9-volt batteries from the battery pack and the batteries from the remote itself.
• Wait 10 seconds and use fresh batteries — Give the chair 10 seconds to fully reset, and make sure you’re reinserting fresh, working batteries before plugging everything back in.
• Reset the remote with a paperclip or safety pin — Locate the small reset hole underneath the remote’s battery compartment, press in until you feel it click, and that resets the remote.
• Sync with the “Find Me” button — Find the magnifying glass button on the side of the chair, press it, and the chair will beep to confirm the remote has been successfully re-paired. If it still doesn’t work, contacting the La-Z-Boy Southeast service department is the recommended next step.

Most furniture care advice tells you to “vacuum regularly” and “fluff your cushions.” That’s fine, but it’s like telling someone the secret to a healthy body is “exercise sometimes.” True, but not particularly useful. The reality is that furniture longevity depends on understanding what’s actually causing wear and tear—and most of it isn’t what you think.

Your furniture faces three types of degradation: mechanical wear from use, environmental damage from your home’s conditions, and contamination from dirt and oils. Each requires different strategies. Let’s dig into what actually works.