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It's Time: How To Move Your Bed Or Mattress

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. ...

Kevin Spencer - May 31, 2022

Adjustable Beds Should Be A Standard In 2022

Imagine the best possible sleeping position on the best possible mattress! That should be what we all have in 2022. Unfortunately, theirs isn’t much of a chance that Congress will put that into law, and nor should they. So, it’s going to be up to us to make things right. Today, we’re going to give you some tips about the many health benefits associated with an adjustable bed. This isn't as rigid as the box spring you've grown accustomed to. If you’ve ever seen an adjustable bed in action, we figure you’ve already experienced how cool it is. How does sleep position affect my sleep quality? When you’re young, sleep position doesn’t seem to matter as much. You could almost fall asleep on a bed of nails if you had to and still wake up refreshed and ready to start your day. Things are a little different now, I bet. The position you...

Kevin Spencer - May 24, 2022

Bedroom Home Improvements Include A New Mattress

How exciting! If you’re thinking of making some improvements to your bedroom, we have some useful tips for you. One of the most important steps in any remodel is to set your expectations at the very beginning. Many remodels take longer than expected, but this can be a blessing in disguise. Unforeseen setbacks can be annoying, but they can also give you some valuable time to reconsider some of your choices. You may want to be more adventuresome in some areas and scale back in others. The more planning you can do ahead of time, the better. Take enough time to enjoy the journey. Size matters when it comes to your bedroom The idea of creating a place of comfort and relaxation within the four walls of a bedroom is becoming more and more popular. Having a larger bedroom really helps make this possible. The challenge...

Brandi Johnston - May 18, 2022

Mattress Tags: Where Did They Come From?

You’ve seen them: those white tags and labels sewn into the seam of a mattress. They’re big, they’re plentiful, and they’re not easy to remove. Why are they there? How come there are so many of them? What happens if I remove them? What are the penalties for removing these tags? Well yes, there is a federal law about tags prohibiting the removal, and the penalties are quite severe. The trouble is there is a lot of confusion out among the public about who these laws are for, who can remove these tags, and when you can do so. Today we will attempt to clear up this confusion. Under penalty of law “Under penalty of law, this tag not to be removed except by the consumer.” There it is. Plain and simple right? No one but consumers can remove these tags. So how come so...

Kevin Spencer - Apr 27, 2022

Handles On Mattresses Make Life Easier

Americans are getting a little bigger, and so are our mattresses. We want more comfort, more support, and just plain more room. If you’ve ever seen the bedding mattress of an average 16th-century adult, you’d think it wasn’t much bigger than a crib. Today, just like our cars, we like our beds to be bigger and to come with more features. All very good things, but nothing’s perfect, so the only downside is that many mattresses are heavier today than yesterday. Professional wrestling moves and mattresses Ever try to move a mattress on your own? It’s a bit of a workout, isn’t it? In fact, with today’s heavier mattresses, it can become quite the challenge, even for two grown people. Some mattresses are heavier than the people who sleep in them. Lifting, folding, and carrying a mattress can take a tag team bear hug, a body slam,...

Kevin Spencer - Apr 20, 2022

The Toss & Turn: Best Mattress For Your Sleep Movement

Ah, youth! When you're young, who's got time to sleep? And when you finally wanted to go to sleep, it came fast and got deep. Remember those days? If you don't, it might just be because you haven't had a good night's sleep in a while. Just sayin'. We all have things on our minds. We all have stress in our lives. But did you know that matching your mattress to your own particular sleep habits can help you get a good night's rest? Match your mattress to your sleep profile You don't need a sleep study to figure out how well or how badly you sleep through the night. If you're not waking up refreshed and ready to take on the world, something's wrong. It might not even be something obvious. It might just be that you like to sleep on your side, but...

Kevin Spencer - Apr 13, 2022

How Do I Take Care of My Bedding & Sheets?

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...

Brandi Johnston - Mar 24, 2022

It Turns Out Blue Light Does Affect Our Sleep

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,...

Kevin Spencer - Mar 17, 2022