The era of $399 sofas may be ending as tariffs force major retailers like Ashley Furniture to raise prices on most products.

NPR's series Cost of Living: The Price We Pay is examining what's driving price increases and how people are coping after years of stubborn inflation. How are higher prices changing the way you live?

ACCESSORY AFTER THE FACT. WELL, THE PRICE OF A HOME REMODEL OR ROOM REFRESH COULD COST YOU MORE STARTING NOW. YESTERDAY, NEW TARIFFS ON FURNITURE WENT INTO EFFECT, IMPACTING AREA STORES AND CUSTOMERS.