Edge support on a bed is one of the least known factors of a good night’s sleep. Here’s why -- a firm yet comfortable edge on your mattress means everything stays where it should be, whether you’re sleeping, hanging out with the family, watching a movie, or even putting on your shoes. The technology and materials used to create the edge support make it one of the most important components of your mattress, and it is integral to the overall performance and durability.   Mattresses are not built the way they used to be, and that’s a good thing Today’s mattresses are designed with several specific components that work together. The strength and flexibility of the edge of the perimeter of the mattress are crucial to how well these components work. The edge needs to be sturdy enough to provide stability and yet pliable enough to make it comfortable....

  The main reason your mattress squeaks is old or damaged inner springs. And unfortunately, there’s no way you can fix a squeaky mattress. What can start as a small inconvenience often turns into an unbearable frustration. Squeak, squeak here. Squeak, squeak there, and pretty soon, you’ve got a squeak, squeak everywhere. Why torture yourself? It’s probably time for a new mattress. Do you have a squeaky mattress, squeaky box spring, or squeaky bed? If you don’t have inner springs in your mattress or box spring, it’s most probably your bed frame or the floor. For example, 100% memory foam mattresses or 100% latex mattresses do not use springs. However, it’s not always easy to tell if your mattress has springs inside. Hybrid mattresses use a combination of springs and other materials to provide support and comfort.     Why do springs squeak? Mattresses and traditional box springs use coiled...

  No matter how much we love a mattress, at some point, it's time to move on. The same goes for a favorite bed, although beds seem to last longer than mattresses. When you decide it's time, there are some simple tips to help you. There are even a few ways to help you figure out when that time has come. So here's a hint: if it's been seven years, it's time to think about it.       Have you gone nose blind?   When was the last time you stripped your bed and mattress of linens and smelled the mattress? I don't mean from across the room or when your freshly laundered linens are billowing over the mattress. I mean, sniffing your mattress up close. If even the thought of this scares you, take my word for it, it's time to get a new mattress.      ...

  Take care of your bedding, and it will take care of you. You already know this is true. Want to know how? Think about the best hotel you've been to. You walk in the room, and there it is – a big, beautiful bed that looks like it's ready for royalty. And when you get in, it feels even better than it looks. Ahhh, you feel like a million bucks. There's nothing like it. Right? Well, there could be. There's no reason why you can't enjoy the same feeling of luxury every night in your own home. It's not all about your mattress or your bed frame. Bedding and sheets are just as important. Depending on your budget, make sure you set aside enough to get the bedding that will make a difference.         Good quality bedding is worth every penny It's not like you buy...

  Finally, there's a definitive answer. Blue light before bed is bad for sleep. Blue light makes it harder for us to fall asleep, and it affects certain parts of the human brain in such a way as to degrade the quality of our sleep. We all know how important sleep is to our physical health, ability to handle stress and mental health. So, especially these days, it makes good sense to make small changes to promote healthy sleep. But unfortunately, the effects of blue light diminish our ability to receive the therapeutic benefits of a good night's sleep.     Are you having trouble sleeping?  Ask yourself about your sleep habits here.   Do you have a consistent bedtime? Do you have a sleep routine? A sleep routine is a set of consistent things you do every evening as you approach your bedtime? It can be anything. For example,...

  Ready for some fun? You may learn a few things about beds, beer, and bets. For example, Q: Can you name the man who holds the record for the most nights forced to sleep on a bed of nails? A: My friend Philip-Jon, for missing his wife’s birthday again last year.   Wanna bet? Am I the only person who didn’t know the famous Book of Guinness World Records was started by Guinness Beer? You know, the brown English beer served warm? Nope, I was wrong again, Guinness is an Irish beer. It may look like engine oil, but it’s actually a light-bodied, low-alcohol ale called a stout.   Apparently, the Irish like to spend time at the Pub. And when the stout flows freely, it’s been known for a bet debate to flare up. Before you know it, things get settled the Irish way, and then there’s a lot of...

  As if... As if by this age someone needs to explain how to keep your comforter clean. Nonsense. Obviously, you’d pass the UV light test with flying colors, right? “What’s that?”, you say. You’ve watched enough crime dramas to know, haven’t you? That’s when the forensics special agent comes into the hotel room with a UV blacklight flashlight to scan the bed to see if the perpetrator left any “traces” behind. “Oh, that UV light test”, you say. See, as we thought, there’s nothing to worry about. So, stop reading this article now and send a link to your teenagers or someone else who might be shocked at what they see on their comforters. You just sleep tight tonight.       Dust mites, bed bugs and other little creatures that might be sharing your comforter   We’re not even talking about the whole world of things you need...

  Warning – you almost fell into the “Mattress Confusion Zone”. Pillow-Top Mattresses vs. Foam Mattress Toppers is a good question but it’s important not to be overwhelmed by all the information.   It’s not you. It’s the industry. Advanced technology has given us a vast number of sleeping options to choose from. The trouble is all this information is difficult to keep straight without some sort of chart or an excel document. We’re going to help clear up some of the confusion here today.   The most important thing for you to keep in mind is that all this information really comes down to how your mattress and/or topper makes you feel. Your preference is what matters most of all. That’s it. Stay focused on how it feels to you and making the choice will be easy.     Top of mattress vs mattress topper Many of today’s mattresses...