Living on the road full-time in an RV and traveling around the country means you have your whole life riding on your tires. The best way to prevent a blowout is by maintaining proper tire inflation. For years, we used my (Brandon’s) scuba tanks to air up the tires and this worked very well except […]
How to Buy the Best Mattress
When I moved to Kentucky, I bought a gently used mattress and box spring to sleep on. I didn’t bother buying a new mattress, or even buying a bed frame it was just a temporary fix until I was more settled. That was more than six years ago. I’m still sleeping on that damn bed. […]
How to Buy the Best Mattress Online
Have you ever gone mattress shopping in a store? That tends to be about as fun as car shopping, what with the countless confusing options, the often-pushy salespeople and the awkward “test drives.” (Actually, I’ll take driving with a stranger overlying fully clothed on a bed. In public. Repeatedly.) It usually ends with, “Well, this one seems […]
The Ultimate Guide: Memory Foam Pillows
Memory foam has been used as a bedding material since it was first invented by NASA researchers in the 1960s. (Fun fact: Its original purpose was to provide better cushioning for test pilots during flights.) Since then it has been steadily growing in popularity, with the entire memory foam mattress and pillow market predicted to reach more than $8 billion […]
Why You Should Wash Your Pillows
We’re so sorry to be the ones to share this gross information, but you’ll probably be glad we did. Here goes: After a couple of years of daily use, up to 30% of a pillow’s weight will be made up of dead skin cells, dust mites, and their feces, according to a study by a researcher at […]
The Best Pillows for Comfortable Night’s Sleep
Sleeping hot is one of the biggest complaints people have, even in the winter. As much as you want to get all warm and toasty under your down duvet or flannel sheets, it’s easy to become overheated and that can lead to a sweaty, uncomfortable night’s sleep. Your body temperature needs to drop a bit […]
The Best Air Mattresses Reviews 2020
The best air mattresses offer decent back support, overall comfort, and the semi-secure feeling that the whole thing isn’t going to collapse to the floor by the time morning comes. Making guests sleep on the floor should always be considered a last resort, but sometimes you have more overnight company than beds, so you should […]
Choose the Right Pillow for Your Sleep Position
The first thing to consider when buying new a pillow for your bed is your primary sleep position. Are you a back, side, stomach, or combination sleeper? Your answer will guide your selection of pillows and their fillings. Here, learn how to choose the best pillow for your sleep position. The best pillow for your […]
Why You Should the Deep Clean Mattress
Sleep troubles? It might be your mattress. Here’s how and why you should clean it ASAP How often do you clean your mattress? If you’re like most people, probably not often…or ever. But, you may want to start adding it to your cleaning list. Humans shed around 1.5 grams of skin a day. That amount […]
Tips: Find the Best Pillow for Stomach Sleepers
If you’re one of the 16% of Americans who sleep face-down a stomach sleeper then chances are you’ve already heard that sleeping on your stomach isn’t good for you. Yet…you love it and find it very comfortable. Still, it’s important to know that while stomach sleeping can have positive benefits, such as reducing snoring and […]
