Design for Life: How can I stop my parents dumping their old furniture on us?

Dear Expert,

My girlfriend and I recently bought a house. We moved in a couple of months ago and we love it – it needs a bit of work, but it’s ours and we’re really happy. The only problem is my parents. It seems like every other week, they ring me up and tell me they have an old chair that would be perfect in the bedroom, or a table that would be just right ...