Latest articles by Alison Barretta
Best mattress for heavy people, according to experts
The best mattresses for heavy people is a rapidly expanding market. Our sleep experts share the nine top beds for sleepers over 250lbs.
What is a Japanese floor mattress?
From saving space to providing firm support on a budget, a Japanese floor mattress has lots of benefits, but it won't suit everyone – here's why.
Does Goodwill take mattresses?
We look at Goodwill’s latest mattress donation guidelines, plus whether it takes box springs, bedroom furniture, and bedding.
5 reasons not to put a mattress on the floor — and 3 reasons why you should
Can you put a mattress on the floor? From mold to bed bugs, there are plenty of reasons not to, but some big benefits too.
Memory foam vs latex mattress: Which one suits your sleep needs better?
In our memory foam vs latex mattress comparison, we break down the differences and similarities between them to help you find the right choice for your sleep.
What is the Casper Dream mattress and should you buy it?
The Casper Dream is a premium hybrid mattress with a medium feel to suit many types of sleepers, but is it right for you? We investigate.
How to return a mattress to Amazon
How easy is it to return a mattress to Amazon? We walk you through it here in our step-by-step guide.
Box spring vs platform bed: which one is right for your mattress?
Deciding between a box spring vs platform bed? Here's what you need to know about these popular bed types.
What is lumbar support in a mattress?
Find out why all sleepers benefit from proper lumbar support in a mattress. We also share ways to boost your current bed's lumbar support.
How thick should a mattress be?
Unsure whether to buy a tall or short mattress? Here's how to choose the right mattress thickness for your needs.
Leesa Original mattress review
Review The Leesa Original mattress is a memory foam bed with a classic body-hugging feel. Here's what we learned after weeks of testing the Leesa Original...
I sleep in a twin bed — 3 Presidents' Day mattress deals I recommend for luxury solo sleep
Have a small bed? These twin mattress deals will help you sleep comfortably for less this Presidents' Day
I’m testing Saatva’s new mattress for back pain and it's having a big impact on my sleep — here’s why
The Saatva RX is designed for sleepers with back and joint pain. Here's what it did for my bad back after sleeping on it for just one week.
Should you buy a mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales? I'm a deals expert, here's what I think
Our veteran deal hunter and mattress tester shares four reasons why you should buy a mattress in the Presidents' Day sales — plus three reasons to pass on them.
6 reasons to buy an adjustable bed base with your Saatva Classic mattress in the Presidents' Day sales
From back pain to snoring, pairing the Saatva Classic with an adjustable bed can help tackle a host of sleep problems
The Awara Natural Hybrid Mattress drops to just $664 for a queen in Black Friday-beating Amazon Presidents' Day sale
Here's your chance to get a queen-size Awara Natural Latex Mattress at the lowest price it's ever been on sale for.
Sleep Number Presidents' Day sale slashes up to $1,200 off its popular i8 smart bed
Get up to $1,200 off Sleep Number’s popular i8 smart bed with integrated sleep tracking during the Presidents' Day sales.
Should you buy the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress in the Presidents' Day sales? I tested it — here's my take
Thinking of buying a Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt Mattress during this year's Presidents' Day sales? Our mattress tester shares who should (and shouldn't) get one.
Queen mattress vs king: 3 signs you need to size up in this year's Presidents' Day sales
Should you size up to a king size mattress in this year's Presidents' Day sales? Here's how to tell.
Nectar Mattress review: A classic memory foam mattress for smaller budgets
Review The Nectar Mattress claims to deliver big comfort and support for nearly half the price of its many rivals. We review it to see just how well it performs.
Buy a Nectar Classic Memory Foam Mattress and get a free bedding bundle worth $599 in epic Presidents’ Day flash sale
As part of its Presidents' Day flash sale, Nectar wants to give you up to $599 in free bedding with the purchase of a Nectar Classic Mattress.
Do memory foam mattresses cause back pain?
If you experience back pain, you’ll know how important the right mattress is. We explain how memory foam mattresses can cause back pain — and how they can also help.
Saatva Loom & Leaf vs Saatva Contour5: Which luxury memory foam mattress should you buy?
Can't decide if the Saatva Loom & Leaf or Contour5 is right for you? Here's how to choose between these luxury memory foam mattresses.
