These DIY Room Dividers Can Help Break Up Your Open Floor Plan
If your open floor plan is a little too open, or if you want to carve out some defined space for focused use, room dividers can come in handy. Since…
How to Sleep on a Couch Without Hurting Yourself
Photo: Honour.kn (Shutterstock) Much is uncertain in this life, but one thing is for sure: At some point in your future, you will be forced to sleep on a couch.…
The Easiest Way to Clean Blinds
Photo: travelarium.ph (Shutterstock) You don’t really think about how to clean your window blinds until you have to, but when you get down to it, it’s a tedious job. You…
How to Clean a Box Spring
Photo: Ortodox (Shutterstock) Though they’re less common today than in the past, many people still use a box spring between their mattress and bed frame. Back when innerspring mattresses were…
The Most Clever Ways to Reuse an Old Pillow
For the most part, pillows don’t last forever. Even if you wash them regularly, they can still flatten or lose their shape over time. On the other hand, you may…
Everyone Needs a ‘Pregnancy Pillow’
You don’t have to be a “bed-rotter” to appreciate the perfect pillow: Many of us have carefully constructed our sleep space, from how many pillows (and what kind and where…
The Best Products to Make Desk Work More Comfortable
Work-life balance is important, as is having a capable and personable boss. But you also need to take care of your basic creature comforts. If you’re always sitting on a…
How to Inflate an Air Mattress With a Vacuum Cleaner, Trash Bag, Hair Dryer, and More
Photo: Maria Studio (Shutterstock) Air mattresses can be awesome, but if you need to inflate one and you don’t have the pump that came with it, blowing one up is…
How to Keep Your Bed as Cool as Possible This Summer
Illustration: Sam Woolley This is already the hottest summer ever, and it’s not likely to get cooler. So let’s figure out some nighttime cool-down strategies to make your bed more…
Convert Your Neck Pillow Into an Extra Carry-on Bag
Photo: Anton Mukhin (Shutterstock) To become a truly savvy traveler, even the best deals on luggage can only get you so far. Sure, any rookie can effectively pack a suitcase.…