Seven Things You Need to Start Backyard Camping
My daughter finally broke a generational curse. When I was a kid, my parents would sometimes set up a tent in the backyard for us to play in, but we…
Use Your Duvet Cover as a Summer Bedspread
Photo: Africa Studio (Shutterstock) Sleeping in the summer heat can be pretty miserable. Of course, having air conditioning helps tremendously, but if you’re feeling hot when you go to bed,…
Three Ways a Pillowcase Can Keep Your House a Little Cleaner
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Pillowcases are more versatile household helpers than we give them credit for. In addition to protecting your pillows from your night sweats, they can help you…
Mismatch Your Duvet Cover for the Fluffiest Bed
Photo: Olga Nikiforova (Shutterstock) Your bed can look as luxurious, warm, and fluffy as they do in catalogs and magazines. Gravity isn’t going to make it easy and will pull…
The Best Way to Remove Stains From Your Mattress
Photo: Nick Alias (Shutterstock) Mattresses don’t come cheap, so it’s in your best interest to take care of them. In addition to covering them with a mattress protector and removing…
Store Blankets by Turning Them Into ‘Pillows’
Photo: Stephanie Frey (Shutterstock) There is one universal truth we can all agree upon when it comes to blankets: You have too many of them in your home. You have…
The Two Easiest Ways to Get a Duvet Cover On
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Making the bed is among my least favorite chores. First, there’s the all-out war with the fitted sheet. Then, if you’re particularly unlucky, there’s a second…
Your Guide to Ridiculously Oversize Mattresses
Photo: BearFotos (Shutterstock) You thing a King-sized bed is big? King-sized beds are for amateurs. You might think you’re dominating your sleep cycle, but you can get mattresses in much…
The Best Ways to Fix a Leaky Air Mattress Without a Patch Kit
Photo: Maria Studio (Shutterstock) ‘Tis the season for holiday houseguests and air mattresses. And chances are, you’ve either heard or said, “Don’t worry—we have an air mattress!” only to find…
How to Choose the Perfect Heated Mattress Pad for You
Photo: New Africa (Shutterstock) Cold winter nights, drafty homes, and differing temperature preferences are a recipe for discomfort when you’re trying to get a good night’s sleep. A heated mattress…