how do you reupholster a reclining sofa or chair (lazyboy)?
Cover over the existing fabric if possible otherwise you have to carefully deconstruct the present covering so as not to tear the fabric and use the salvaged pieces as patterns for the new fabric. Secure the fabric using staples, tacks, etc. Also look into buy a slip cover instead.
what about a sofa that is divided by drink holders?
Best thing to do - buy a slip-cover to fit your sofa and/or reclining chair. By the time you buy the fabric,the tools and the time it takes to put it all together it will cost you more than buying a slip cover and you will have instant new look and probably save a lot of money and aggravation.