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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.

The Sleepy's 3" Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper on a child's bed

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.

the pros and cons of making your bed every morning

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.

how to wash sheets and bedding accessories

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.

A twin and twin XL mattress side by side with their dimensions next to them. Twin: 75 x 38. Twin XL: 80 x 38

Bed Basics

Twin or Twin XL: How to Buy the Right Size of Bed

July 21, 2025

Beautyrest PressureSmart 2.0 Plush 11.75" Mattress - Full XL

Bed Basics

Best Affordable Mattresses by Size

July 15, 2025

Bed Basics

Your Ultimate Guide to Bed Pillow Sizes

July 15, 2025

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Community & Culture

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

July 7, 2025

King vs. California King: Sizes and Dimensions

Bed Basics

King Size vs. California King Mattress: What's the Difference

July 1, 2025

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Sleep Tips

Is It Bad To Eat Before Bed?

June 25, 2025

Bed Basics

Should You Flip Your Mattress?

June 25, 2025

Bed Basics

How Much Should I Spend on a Mattress?

June 23, 2025

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

What your sleep tracker is really telling you?

September 3, 2020

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Sleep Tips

Breathing Hacks to Calm Anxiety and Improve Sleep

August 25, 2020

Sleep Tips

5 Self Care Tips During Stressful Times

August 21, 2020

boy and girl reading books on bed. back to school bedtime routines and day routines are important during coronavirus covid-19

Sleep Tips

New Back to School, Old Bedtime Rules

August 6, 2020

lady sleeping with apple watch to track sleep. the pros and cons of using a sleep tracker.

Sleep Tips

The Pros and Cons of Sleep Trackers

July 19, 2020

using mobile phone before bed emits blue light that can keep you awake

Sleep Tips

We Know You Use Your Phone Before Bed—Here Are 3 Ways to Do It Right

July 16, 2020

lavender can help you fall asleep - indulge all of your 5 senses for better sleep

Sleep Tips

Indulge Your Senses for Better Sleep

July 7, 2020

Sleep Tips

3 Ways Napping Can Help You Work From Home

July 1, 2020

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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.