Desert Furniture Mart

Being out here at A-1 in the Riico Industrial Area means you get used to the dust and the sound of heavy machinery pretty fast. Desert Furniture Mart is tucked away in the Pal Industrial Area, and it’s not exactly the kind of place you come for a quiet walk. We spend a lot of time just managing the space we have. There are a lot of other sheds and units around us, so it’s a bit of a maze if you aren’t from around here. The mornings are usually the best part because it’s a little cooler before the heat really kicks in off the pavement. We’ve got a routine down now. We open up the big doors and start moving pieces around to make room for whatever arrived late the day before. It’s dusty work and by the end of the shift, everyone looks like they need a good wash. We don’t have any shiny signs or anything to show off. Most people just know us as the guys at A-1. We have our regulars who know where to find us and don't mind the drive out to this part of town. Sometimes the power goes out and we just sit outside for a bit until it comes back on. It’s not a glamorous life, but it keeps us out of trouble. We just keep our heads down and do the work. It's been like this for years and we're used to it.