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Buying Guide: Mattress AccessoriesBuying a new mattress is a fresh start at giving yourself your best night’s sleep. But the mattress is just that: the start.
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How to Choose the Right Type of Sheets for Your BedWe put a lot of time, thought and energy into figuring out our wardrobes. We look for pieces that are comfortable or perhaps sweat-wicking, and that look good.
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Should You Flip Your Mattress?

Your grandparents probably flipped their mattresses, but a lot has changed in mattress technology...

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Sleep Tips

What Sleep Doctors Do When They Can’t Sleep

Did you have trouble sleeping last night?

Bed Basics

How Do You Know if a Firm vs. Plush Mattress Is Right for You?

Shopping for a new mattress comes with plenty of options. The perfect mattress provides the ideal combination of support and comfort, but what each person finds the most comfortable varies depending on our preferences and sleep styles. While some sleepers feel best on a plush mattress that feels like a fluffy cloud, others wake up feeling great after sleeping on a firm mattress.

Bed Basics

The Benefits of a Weighted Blanket

From tossing and turning to bad dreams and racing thoughts, there's a lot that can get in the way of the perfect night's sleep — especially when your stress and anxiety levels are at an all time high. Sometimes, no matter how tired we can get, our bodies and our minds can keep us from getting the sleep we so desperately need.

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Bed Basics

What Does a Mattress Topper Do? Mattress Toppers 101

Few things are as personal and individual as the way a person likes to sleep. While most of us have long since figured out which side of the bed we prefer and exactly which temperature to set on the thermostat, finding your perfect mattress comfort level can be trickier. For some people, a mattress topper could be worth trying.

Bed Basics

Best Mattresses in a Box

What’s convenient to buy, comes in a box and gets delivered straight to your door? Not pizza: We’re talking about the mattress in a box.

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Bed Basics

To Make Your Bed… or Not

When it comes to household chores, making your bed is the first decision of the day. Maybe you were required to make your bed as a child. But as an adult, you get the say in whether you'll tackle this daily task or skip it entirely. The question you might ask yourself is, does it make any difference in your life and wellness? The answer is, it depends.

Bed Basics

The Best Mattresses Under $500

There's no better feeling than jumping into a nice clean bed at the end of a long day. Especially when your bed is the best part of your bedroom. But if your mattress is lacking in the comfort department, or worse yet, it's giving you more aches and pains than nighttime Zzz's, then it might be time to consider an upgrade.

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Bed Basics

Need a Headboard? Here’s How to Find the Perfect One for You

Each of us has an idea of our perfect bedroom. Some prefer a plush, cloud-like sanctuary, while others prefer a minimalist, earthy retreat. Of course within those bedrooms are the bed—with mattress, pillows, sheets, duvet and decorative accents to fulfill that design vision. But where many people get tripped up is the headboard. A headboard can offer additional style and function, depending on what you’re looking for.

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Bed Basics

How to Wash Sheets and Other Bedding Accessories

When we think of house cleaning chores, we often think of taking out the trash, scrubbing the toilets and doing the dishes, but we often fail to consider one other task: cleaning our mattress. We spend at least a third of our lives in bed, yet we rarely set aside a couple minutes to maintain our investment and all our bedding accessories.

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Sleep Tips

5 Self Care Tips During Stressful Times

You can't take care of others until you take care of yourself first. During stressful times, self care is even more important. That's more true today than ever before. This added stress can make it hard to sleep — or it can make you sleep too much.

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

5 Ways to Make the Most Out of Your Staycation

All good things must come to an end. But what if those things haven’t even started? If you’re bummed about having to cancel your travel plans this year, you’re not alone. Most of us won’t be traveling anywhere this summer, but there’s still one vacation you can take: a staycation.

Bed Basics

4 Tips to Keeping Your Room Clean

Many of us still have flashbacks to our childhood anytime we hear, "clean your room" but did you know that keeping your bedroom clean can actually help alleviate stress? More than that, a clean room can make you feel more accomplished during the day and make your room easier to navigate. If that's not enough reason to keep your room clean, studies show that people with clean rooms actually get better sleep.

Bed Basics

Need a Headboard? Here’s How to Find the Perfect One for You

March 16, 2023

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

14 Top Sleep Myths, Busted

March 13, 2023

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Sleep Tips

Why You Should Stop Falling Asleep With Your Lights On

March 10, 2023

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Bed Basics

What Exactly Is Mattress Support?

February 28, 2023

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Community & Culture

Should You Share Your Bed With Your Dog? Top Things to Consider...

February 23, 2023

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Why You Should Keep Your Bedtime and Wake-Up Time the Same Each Day

February 15, 2023

Community & Culture

The 8 Most Common Sleep Superstitions

February 10, 2023

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Bed Basics

Small Bedroom? Here’s Your Guide to Maximizing Space

February 6, 2023

Sleep Tips

The Truth About the 15-Minute "Cat Nap"

You know the feeling. It's the middle of the day — you're hitting that 3 p.m. wall and all you want to do is lay down for a nap. Sometimes, all you need is just a few minutes, but other times, you feel like you could sleep for several hours. However, if you're pressed for time and just need some shut-eye, 15 minutes may be all you have to catch some Zzzz's.

Sleep Tips

Side Matters: Why Where You Choose to Sleep Means More Than You Think

January 26, 2016

Sleep Tips

Sleep Tips For Holiday Travel

December 15, 2015

Sleep Tips

Lullabies: A Timeless Sleep Aid for Children

August 11, 2015

Sleep Tips

Why You Should Add Reading to Your Child’s Bedtime Routine

August 1, 2015

Sleep Tips

5 Comebacks for Anyone Trying to Keep You Awake

July 1, 2015

Sleep Tips

Sleep 101: The Basics of Sleep Hygiene

June 16, 2015

Sleep Tips

The Naked Truth: Your Toxic Relationship with Old Pillows

April 15, 2015

Sleep Tips

Tips for Sleeping with a Baby Bump

March 26, 2015

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

Moving? How to Safely Transport Your Mattress

At some point in your life, you’ll be faced with a challenging task: moving. Whether it’s into a dorm, an apartment or a brand new house, moving can be a tiring event. It can also feel chaotic and overwhelming. Since you’ll soon be sleeping in a new environment, moving is a great opportunity to check in on your current mattress setup to make sure it’s supporting your best sleep and ideal for your new sleep space.

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

2025 Holiday Gift Guide: Nighttime Gifts for Her, Him, Kids & Pets

November 7, 2025

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

How to Design a Holiday Guest Room in 2025

October 21, 2025

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

Sleep Divorce: What Are the Benefits for Couples?

June 9, 2025

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Your Sleep-Centric Father’s Day Gift Guide for 2025

May 15, 2025

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Gifts for Mom This Mother's Day

April 18, 2025

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Lifestyle & Life Moments

How To Create Hotel-Like Comfort in Your Bedroom, From an Interior Designer Who Knows

April 10, 2025

Best Mattress for Joint Pain Relief and Arthritis

Lifestyle & Life Moments

Best Mattresses for Arthritis & Joint Pain Relief in 2025

February 6, 2025

Lifestyle & Life Moments

How To Find the Perfect Dog Bed, as Recommended by a Veterinarian

December 10, 2024

Bed Basics

Best Mattresses for Herniated Disc

October 8, 2025

Bed Basics

Best Mattresses for Platform Beds

October 8, 2025

Bed Basics

Best Affordable Mattresses for Side Sleepers

September 10, 2025

Bed Basics
Best Mattresses for Herniated DiscSleeping with a herniated disc is no easy feat if you’re not sleeping on the right mattress.
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Best Mattresses for Platform BedsYou might be drawn to the sleek, modern look of a platform bed frame. However, not every mattress is a good fit for a platform bed. You don’t necessarily need a “special” mattress. However, you should get a model that has the right support and height to make sure the bed not only looks great, but feels great, too. The best platform bed mattresses include the Sleepy’s By Sealy Memory Foam Medium Mattress for a budget-friendly option, the Serta Perfect Sleeper Charlotte 2.0 Medium Euro Top Mattress for those shopping for a hybrid model, and the Serta iSeries 2.0 Hybrid 2000 12.5” Firm Mattress for a premium option.
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Bed Basics

4 Tips to Keeping Your Room Clean

July 19, 2018

Bed Basics

5 Benefits of Buying a Memory Foam Mattress

July 8, 2018

Bed Basics

5 Signs You Need an Adjustable Bed

June 29, 2018

Bed Basics

Surprising Reasons to Keep Your Bedroom Clean

June 22, 2018

Bed Basics

4 Tips for Transitioning your Child to a Big-Kid Bed

April 20, 2018

Bed Basics

The 4 Most Common Complaints About Mattresses

March 16, 2018

Bed Basics

4 Reasons to Size-Up Your Mattress

February 9, 2018

Bed Basics

5 Simple Reasons Why It Makes Sense to Invest in a New Mattress

January 30, 2018

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Community & Culture

Mattress Firm Stands With the Texas Hill Country – Flood Relief in Action

July 7, 2025

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Community & Culture

How You Can Upgrade Your Dorm Bed With Two-Hour Delivery

August 19, 2024

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Community & Culture

Dreaming of Gold: How Sleep Fuels Sleep Expert Akira Hailey's Boxing Ambitions

March 8, 2024

Community & Culture
Mattress Firm Stands With the Texas Hill Country – Flood Relief in ActionFollowing the devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country, Mattress Firm is taking immediate and long-term action to support impacted communities. As a company proudly headquartered in Texas, we are committed to helping our neighbors recover and rebuild.
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Community & Culture
How You Can Upgrade Your Dorm Bed With Two-Hour DeliveryIt’s finally here: the start of another epic year on campus. To make the most of college life, it all comes down to balance—between classes, your social life, and, of course, sleep!
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