Jim McCauley

Jim McCauley

Jim is a freelance writer and editor based in Bath, UK, whose work can be found on sites including TechRadar, Tom's Guide, T3, PetsRadar and Creative Bloq. Jim started out over a quarter of a century ago, covering technology and video games, and they've been expanding their repertoire ever since. On any given week Jim's likely to be writing about design, sleep, wellness and even cats, and has learned an awful lot about the mattress industry over the past few years. When not hammering at their keyboard, Jim can be found performing and directing at a local theatre; they're currently serving as a trustee at Bath Drama and directing a production of Tom Stoppard's 'Travesties' to be performed in October 2025.

Latest articles by Jim McCauley

King size Westin Heavenly Bed on location at Westin New York at Times Square

What mattress does the Westin use?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We've been hands-on with the Westin Heavenly Bed and here's everything you need to know about the much-loved hotel mattress.

Mattresses
Testers inspect the newly unboxed DreamCloud Classic mattress, with a Tom's Guide Black Friday Mattress Deals badge overlaid

Don't wait for DreamCloud's Black Friday sale — the deal you can shop today is pretty hard to beat

By Jim McCauley published

Black Friday sales are just around the corner, but this deal on the DreamCloud Classic Hybrid is worth grabbing right now.

Mattresses
A person vacuuming a mattress with a bright red general prohibition sign overlaid

There's one type of mattress you should never vacuum

By Jim McCauley published

Vacuuming can mess up the wool layers in a mattress. Found out why, and learn what you can do instead to keep your bed clean.

Mattress Care
A bird's eye view of a man and woman lying on a GhostBed Massage Foam Mattress. In the bottom right, a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

GhostBed mattress sales for October 2025: Save an extra 25% on a new cooling bed

By Alison Barretta last updated

GhostBed's latest mattress sale is here — and it's big. Our expert guide to the best savings with an extra 25% off.

Mattresses
The WinkBed mattress in a light and airy bedroom with a Tom's Guide 'price drop' badge on it to show the latest mattress sales

WinkBeds mattress deals for October 2025: Save $300 on a luxury bed

By Ruth Jones last updated

WinkBeds' $300 off mattress sale continues this month — our expert guide to the best savings on premium handcrafted mattresses.

Mattresses
The Siena Memory Foam Mattress on a bed frame in the Tom's Guide testing studio, in the top left corner is a Tom's Guide Price Drop deals graphic

Amazon mattress sales for October 2025: Big deals on budget beds

By Jim McCauley last updated

Looking for a mattress deal on Amazon? We've found the best for every sleep style this October — here's our expert guide to the savings.

Mattresses
A woman lies in her bed at night, sleeping well. On the floor next to her is the Eight Sleep smart mattress cover Pod. A Tom's Guide Eight Sleep price drop deals graphic (left) representing best eight sleep discounts

Eight Sleep pod and mattress deals for September 2025: Get up to $150 off the Pod 5

By Alison Barretta last updated

Eight Sleep has extended its end of summer savings — and it could be your last chance to save up to $200 the Pod 5 sleep system until the winter holidays.

Sleep Tech
A couple sit on the Casper The One mattress in a bedroom, a Tom's Guide price drop deals graphic (left)

The best Casper mattress sales for October 2025: up to 25% off mattresses

By Alison Barretta last updated

In October's Casper mattress sale you can save 20% off foam mattresses and 25% off hybrids.

Mattresses
The Nolah Natural 11 mattress in warmly lit bedroom with deals badge in top left corner.

Nolah mattress deals and discount codes for October 2025: Organic mattresses for 30% less

By Louis Ramirez last updated

Mattress prices start from $699 with this month's Nolah 30% discount on hybrid, foam and organic latex beds and more.

Mattresses
Composite image of the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore hybrid mattresses

Tempur-Adapt vs Purple Restore: Which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you?

By Jim McCauley last updated

We put the Tempur-Adapt and Purple Restore head to head to find out which hybrid mattress for joint pain is best for you

Mattresses
A photo of the Saatva HD mattress from above, with a large plant in a pot next to it and a Tom's Guide badge saying "LOWEST PRICE"

Now is the best time to buy Saatva's luxury hybrid mattress for bigger bodies — save up to $674 on the HD

By Jim McCauley published

This is the biggest discount you'll ever get on the Saatva HD and it won't be live for long — take $509 off a queen size today

Mattresses
A woman's hand feels the squidgy surface of a memory foam mattress.

I'd never buy a memory foam mattress — here's what I'm actually looking for instead

By Jim McCauley published

Lots of Labor Day sleep deals are still live, but I won't be shopping for memory foam beds — here's what mattresses I'm looking for instead

Mattresses
Two girls sitting on white and gold Saatva Classic mattress in sleep studio with blue wall, canvas, plants and shelving next to bed

There are plenty of luxury hotel mattresses on sale this Labor Day, but this is the hybrid I’d snap up

By Jim McCauley published

This luxury mattress delivers hotel-quality comfort and support, and we can get you $400 off in the Labor Day sales

Mattresses
Composite image of the Saatva Classic, DreamCloud Premier Hybrid, Avocado Green and Naturepedic Concerto mattresses, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

These luxury mattresses are worth every cent — especially with up to 60% off in the Labor Day sales

By Jim McCauley published

There are great deals on these luxury beds in the Labor Day sales, but even at MSRP they're really good value.

Mattresses
Composite image of the DreamCloud Classic, Avocado Green. Stearns & Foster Estate, Nectar Luxe Memory Foam, and Saatva Classic mattress with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

Don't Pay a Premium for a Five-Star Hotel Mattress — These Labor Day Deals Deliver Luxury Comfort for Less

By Jim McCauley published

Recreate that luxury hotel bed for up to $400 less with these five Labor Day mattress deals from Saatva, DreamCloud, and Nectar

Mattresses
An Avocado employee needle-tufting a mattress by hand

The overlooked feature luxury hotel beds have that you won't find in most mattresses in a box — and what it means for your sleep

By Jim McCauley published

Learn all about the time-consuming process that enables luxury mattresses to hold their shape and feel for years.

Mattresses
The Saatva Loom & Leaf mattress on a bed in a stylish bedroom, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying 'PRICE DROP'

Saatva's been hiding a luxury memory foam mattress — here's how to find it and save $400

By Jim McCauley published

You won't find the Loom & Leaf on the Saatva homepage, but this luxury foam bed is still a great buy.

Mattresses
Image shows the corner of the Saatva Classic mattress photographed during testing

This super-luxurious hybrid mattress with a 5-star rating is one of the best beds of the decade, let alone the year — and it's just gone on sale

By Jim McCauley published

Looking to buy a mattress with complete confidence? This is the one I'd recommend to just about everyone — and it's now $400 off.

Mattresses
A woman sat on bed with white bedding in bedroom with plants, sunlight coming in through window and a white fan on bedside unit

5 reasons why you’re having trouble sleeping this summer — and how to fix it fast

By Jim McCauley published

Learn how the hot summer months can rob you of sleep, and what you can do about it

Sleep
The Ritz-Carlton Mattress on a box spring and bed frame in a hotel room

What is the Ritz-Carlton Hotel mattress — and should you buy it?

By Ruth Jones last updated

We explore if the Ritz-Carlton mattress can deliver the 'unrivaled' comfort it promises — and if its worth the five-star price tag.

Mattresses
A woman sitting on bed with tartan blanket with legs crossed on laptop. Sleep accessories including read clip light, sunrise alarm clock, sleep mask, ear plugs and smart watch underneath image

College students with poor sleep get lower grades — 5 products that can fix that, starting from $14.99

By Jim McCauley published

Don't let college life make a mess of your snoozing schedule – these 5 affordable accessories can help keep your sleep on track.

Sleep
The Allswell Organic mattress on a bed, with a Tom's Guide Prime Day badge overlaid

I track sleep deals for a living and I've found the cheapest organic mattress on sale this Prime Day

By Jim McCauley published

The Allswell Organic Hybrid is just $558 for a queen — here's why that's incredible value

Mattresses
A man sits on the edge of an Avocado Green Mattress, with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

Avocado’s top organic mattress might not drop this low in price again — 15% off now for 4th of July

By Jim McCauley published

Today's 4th of July sales take 15% off the Avocado Green mattress — here's why that's a deal worth taking advantage of

Mattresses
Saatva's Presidents' Day sale takes $400 off all mattresses over $1,000

I'm a deals hunter — 11 beds I'd buy in the 4th July mattress sales

By Ruth Jones last updated

Today's 4th of July mattress sales are hotting up — our guide shows you where to find the biggest deals from our favourite brands

Mattresses
Brooklyn Bedding 12" Gel Memory Foam Hybrid Mattress in a Box with a Tom's Guide badge overlaid saying "PRICE DROP"

Walmart's massive 4th of July sale is my top pick for summer sleep — 3 queen mattresses starting from $154

By Jim McCauley published

These queen size beds deliver in terms of comfort support and they're all amazingly cheap in Walmart 4th of July mattress sale.

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