Keep it Zipped: Mattresses and Fiberglass
Consumers continue to ask us about fiberglass in their mattresses. It's an important topic so I am re-issuing this blog post that first appeared about 18 months ago. Foam producers do not use fiberglass to make the types of foam we certify through the CertiPUR-US® program. However, sometimes there [...]
Fall Is the Perfect Time for an At-Home Furniture Inventory
With the holidays fast approaching, now is a good time to do a room-by-room furniture inventory to find where a little sprucing up would make a big difference. It’s a novel way to experience your home as a guest. Here’s how to start: Grab a notepad and pencil. Walk [...]
Five Things to Know Before Buying an Adjustable Bed
Imagine lying on a mattress, remote control in hand, as you discover a seemingly unlimited array of sleep positions, each designed to cater to a specific need, preference or physical issue. Welcome to the tech-enhanced world of adjustable beds. With steadily improving quality and tons of options, adjustable foundations [...]
Sleep Deprivation in College Students Is Serious. You Can Help.
If you’re one of the many parents about to pack their kids off to college, you might be harboring a few concerns. Having done it several times, I can relate to one of these concerns in particular: “Is my kid going to get enough sleep?” It’s a legitimate one: [...]
Pet Beds and the Dog Days of Summer
I no longer have dogs, but I still have pet beds for my three grand-dogs — two Salukis and a Boxer — who visit often. Dogs like a place of comfort and refuge. That’s why crate training works so well for pups and why pet beds are so important [...]
Moving This Summer? Ten Steps to Lessen Stress
Millions of Americans are on the move this summer. If you’re among those taking that big leap to a new home, you can minimize moving-day chaos by organizing everything ahead of time and breaking it down into a series of manageable steps. Here is your 10-step game plan to help [...]
The Soft vs. Firm Mattress Debate: Finding Peace in the Split
May is Better Sleep Month — a good time to revisit the age-old soft vs. firm mattress dilemma. According to the Better Sleep Council, fifty-one percent of Americans said they prefer a “firm or very firm” mattress while 49 percent like their mattress “soft or very soft.” This means [...]