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Choosing Your Mattress Type: Part 2

In Choosing Your Mattress Type: Part 1, I introduced the four different types of modern mattresses. They are: Traditional Inner Spring Mattress Air Mattress Foam Mattress Waterbed In the previous article, we tackled the first two types. Now it is on to the remaining two types of mattresses; that is, foam mattresses and waterbed mattresses. Foam Mattress A foam mattress operates differently from either an inner spring mattress or an air mattress is that it generally forms one solid surface instead of having an inner support system. There are two type of foam used, regular latex foam or memory foam … Continue reading →

Choosing Your Mattress Type: Part 1

I remember when choosing a mattress was a matter of making a choice between hard and soft. Nowadays, there are so many great choices, and choices within choices, that it is enough to give you bed spins. When it comes time to choose a new mattress, you first want to narrow it down to which type of mattress you need. There are four general types of mattresses today: Traditional Inner Spring Mattress Air Mattress Foam Mattress Waterbed In this series, I’ll share some information on all of them to help you make the right decision. For this first part, we’ll … Continue reading →

Back Busters in the Bedroom

Your bedroom could be a major contributor to your occasional or chronic back pain. Let’s look at your mattress first. We spend about a third of our lives in bed — so you need a mattress that supports your back properly! Are you waking up sore every morning? It’s time for a new mattress. Is your mattress saggy or lumpy? Do you have a mattress that’s more than seven years old? Time to shop around for a new mattress. When you’re shopping, take your time. Lie on the mattress in your usual sleeping position for at least ten minutes to … Continue reading →

Picking the Perfect Bed—Children

In my previous blog: “Picking the Perfect Bed—Adults,” I admitted to the mistakes I made in shopping for a new mattress. This blog deals with the issues that arise when shopping for a bed for your child. When searching for the “perfect” bed, most parents take into account the size of the child, the size of the room and, of course, price. Meanwhile, most children are looking at other factors, mainly, comfort, style and (if you are lucky) practicality. Naturally, you are going to want to take your child’s opinion into consideration and ideally you will find a way to … Continue reading →

How to Choose Furniture

When shopping for furniture, try some of these tips to help you choose pieces that are comfortable and a good value. Sofas and Loveseats Place both hands on the back of the sofa or loveseat and squeeze. You shouldn’t be able to feel the frame through the padding. With both hands placed firmly on the back, try to give the piece a good shake. If you feel much movement, move on to another piece. Sit on sofas or loveseats to make sure the cushions are firm. Also, measure the sofa for length and height but don’t forget to measure for … Continue reading →

Memory Foam

Memory Foam is one of the greatest innovations in a long time. It is a revolutionary product that will help provide maximum comfort for you and your family members, whether you choose a Memory Foam mattress, mattress topper, or pillow. Memory Foam is a pressure-sensitive, heat-sensitive material that contours itself to your body based on your weight, shape, and temperature. These features allow Memory Foam to cuddle every part of your body in comfort and to avoid irritating pressure points that are often problematic with regular mattresses, cushions, and pillows. When you get up, Memory Foam quickly returns to its … Continue reading →