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A small brown bed bug trapped in a glass jar on top of some soft fabric

Bed bug traps help you detect pests early — and you can make your own

By Lauren Jeffries published

Do bed bug traps really work? We take a closer look and offer our top tips on how to spot bed bugs and get rid of them

Mattress Care
A woman takes a coffee nap in her bed

I took a 20-minute coffee nap to prevent the afternoon slump — and the effect surprised me

By Eve Davies, Becky George published

Two Tom's Guide sleep writers tried the viral ‘nappucino’ trend — here's how it impacted their sleep

Sleep
Two women maneuver the Saatva Classic mattress onto a bed frame in a bedroom.

Your mattress will last longer if you do this one thing every 3 months

By Jo Plumridge published

Rotating your mattress is essential to preserving its lifespan — here's why

Mattresses
A college of four pictures: A blonde woman wearing a grey neck pillow on flight (top left); someone holding up a Kindle in front of plane window (top right); a man sleeping on flight wearing Philips sleep headphones (bottom left) and blonde woman wearing light blue SOMO sleep mask (bottom right).

These 5 airport essentials are the secret to sleeping through long flights — and they start at $14

By Eve Davies published

Snooze through long journeys sleep gadgets from SOMO, Tempur-Pedic and Amazon

Sleep Tech
A woman sat on bed wearing white vest and orange shorts with a glass of water in hand, looking out of window with wooden frame and plants outside.

How hydration can cause sleep problems

By Eve Davies published

You can avoid snoring, headaches and cramps and bag yourself a good night's sleep with proper hydration, say experts

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Mattresses are displayed for sale in a mattress store

3 red flags to watch out for when buying a cheap mattress online or in store

By Frances Daniels published

Buying a cheap good-quality mattress is important for both your sleep and budget. But buying a budget bed with these warning signs won't benefit either...

Mattresses
Our tester lies on her side when reviewing the Saatva Classic Mattress

My 5 top tips for buying a cheap cooling mattress that actually works

By Frances Daniels published

You don't need to pay premium prices for a cooler sleep — just follow my top tips for buying a cheap cooling mattress

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A close up image of a hand placed on the cover of the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in order to gauge its temperature control

What is Tencel fabric and how does it keep you cool?

By Eve Davies published

Hot sleeper and eco-conscious shopper? Here's why Tencel's the mattress material for you

Mattresses
A woman with short grey hair wearing a blue pj top struggling to sleep during menopause. She lays on her front with hands over her mouth and nose in bed with grey bedding

Vivid dreams during menopause: Hormone health expert explains what’s going on

By Eve Davies published

I asked a hormone health expert why my mum’s having vivid dreams during menopause – here’s what they said

Sleep
A tester sits on the edge of the mattress to test the sturdiness of the foot of the bed.

I’ve tested medium-firm mattresses — here’s why I don’t think they’re for everyone

By Frances Daniels published

Medium firm mattresses are touted as a sleep solution for everyone, but they aren't right for me — and they may not be right for you either...

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