Ben Trapskin

I have carefully studied and evaluated many mattresses, sheets, pillows, duvet inserts, comforters, sleep gadgets, and adjustable beds for over a deca... Full Bio

SmartHouse Cool Sleeper Review

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A plush Honest Beds mattress with textured quilting and lightly stitched floral designs, labeled "Cool Sleeper Plush" on the side, is shown in a bedroom setting. A small bedside lamp is visible in the background.

I received a free SmartHouse Beds Cool sleeper for review. The SmartHouse Cool Sleeper is the latest offering in from Nest Bedding. The Cool Sleeper was designed for maximum air flow using a blend of foam and more traditional/natural materials such as wool to create a unique sleep surface that sets it apart from the all foam mattresses … Read more

Ooroo Pet Bed Review

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A rectangular, green storage pouch sits next to a foam dog bed on a wooden table against a gray background. On top of the pouch, there's a plush toy hedgehog holding a dog bone toy in its paws.

The Ooroo Pet Bed is a foldable bed for your dog or cat. It’s a great choice for people that live in a small house or apartment that may want to get the pet bed out of the way or at  least make it smaller when company comes over. It is the most versatile pet … Read more

Bedgear Review

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A Bedgear "Thunder Performance Pillow 1.0" in its packaging proudly showcases features like "sleep tested," "heat deflection cool touch," and is ideal for stomach sleepers or narrow body types. It also boasts Ver-Tex climate control fabric, Air-X ventilated panels, and a React conforming suspension.

Bedgear is a fast growing brand that makes just plain fun and functional products. I recently purchased the Bedgear Thunder 1.0 stomach sleeper pillow and in short, I found it to be a quality product although at a rather steep price at $179.99 Construction The Bedgear Thunder 1.0 is made with a cooling technology built … Read more

Best Mattress Topper? Check Malouf

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A black box with gold and white text reads "ISOLUS Sleep Products" with a 3-year warranty logo above. The word "KING" is written below, along with "2.5' Gel Memory Foam Mattress Topper." The mattress topper box is placed on a wooden surface.

If you find that your bed is a bit too stiff for your taste these days, you may want to consider a mattress topper. It’s a much more economical choice as opposed to buying a new mattress. I often encourage readers who have only slept on inner springs and are mulling a memory foam mattress … Read more

Ironwood Bed Frames | Tough and Easy!

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A neatly crafted wooden pallet with smooth, rounded edges and cut-outs for forklift access sits on a flat surface in a workshop. Among the background's wooden materials and workspace elements, it's easy to imagine this sturdy pallet repurposed into a custom bed frame.

If you are considering making the leap from an inner spring to memory foam mattress you need make sure that you have a proper frame that will support you and the weight of the mattress adequately over time. A frame I highly recommend is the Ironwood Bed Frame. It is very sturdy yet portable and … Read more

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