Latest articles by Nicola Appleton
I’m a sleep editor — the luxury mattress I tried and loved is $400 for Cyber Monday
I tried the Saatva Classic and would recommend it to practically every type of sleeper looking to buy a new mattress — and it's dropped by $400 in the Cyber Weekend sales
This is the best value mattress deal you’ll find in the early Cyber Monday sales, according to someone who tests them for a living
The DreamCloud Classic is excellent value for money, thanks to its quality construction and being supremely comfortable for side sleepers
All the best extended Black Friday mattress deals 2025 — tracked live by a veteran deals hunter
Black Friday is over, but these deals are still live! I’m bringing you the very best mattress and bedding deals live, plus the latest sales news and our top money-saving hacks
I thought firm beds weren’t for me — the mattress that changed my mind drops to $244 for a queen in the Black Friday sales
The Siena Signature Memory Foam Mattress drops to $244 for a queen at Amazon in new Black Friday mattress deal — here's why I'd recommend this firm bed.
3 reasons to buy a mattress in this weekend's sales — don't wait for Black Friday
Wait for Black Friday and you'll pay the same price for your mattress and risk having to wait longer for it if it isn't out of stock. We’re calling it — now's the time to buy.
Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards 2025: Best Mattress for Back Pain
The Saatva Classic has taken the award for the Best Mattress for Back Pain in our inaugural Tom’s Guide Sleep Awards — here’s why.
There's 27% off the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in the Black Friday sales
Buy a queen Helix Midnight Luxe for $1,751 in new Black Friday mattress sale — that's the lowest price of the year
I tested both the budget and luxury version of Helix's best mattress for side sleepers — here's how they compare and the one I'd buy in Labor Day sales
I’ve slept on and tested the Helix Midnight and the Midnight Luxe, and there’s only one mattress I’d consider buying in today's Labor Day sales.
We’ve reviewed side sleeper mattresses from every major brand — for most people, these are only two you need to consider
If you're shopping for a new mattress for side sleepers in the Labor Day sales, the Helix Midnight Luxe and Nectar Classic Memory Foam mattress are your two best options — here's why.
I tried the caveman method to help me sleep cool during a heatwave — here's how it went
Keeping your bedroom dark and cool like a cave is the underrated sleep hack of the summer — here’s how it works.
Could wearing socks to bed help you sleep cooler in summer? I tried this unlikely sleep hack
Wearing socks to bed can actually help lower your core temperature, explain doctors. But does it really work? I tried it to see.
Tom's Guide AI Awards 2025: 17 best AI tools and gadgets right now
Laptops, smartphones, chatbots and more - these are our picks for the best AI devices and tools in 2025
Three nights of poor sleep can increase your risk of heart disease, study shows
Study shows that three nights of poor sleep can impact cardiovascular health.
I finally tried the Saatva Classic and was blown away — but there's a different luxury hybrid mattress I'd buy in the Memorial Day sales
As a side sleeper I love the Helix Midnight Luxe mattress, and there's 27% off plus a free bedding bundle ahead of Memorial Day
Is the updated Helix Midnight mattress any good? I’ve been sleeping on it for a week — here’s what I think so far
The Helix Midnight is a hugely popular mattress for side sleepers. Is the updated version an improvement on the original? Here’s what I think after sleeping on it for the past week.
What is a nighttime routine for adults and how do they help you fall asleep faster?
A nighttime routine can help you fall asleep faster and wake up energized — here's what you need to do.
How to remove mattress stains and smells — get rid of pee, vomit, yellow marks and more
Accidents happen, so here's how to remove pee, vomit, smells, and yellow mattress stains in seven easy steps.
Which Nectar mattress should you buy?
Which Nectar mattress is the bed in a box for you? Here's our guide to the Nectar mattress line-up, tested and chosen by experts.
Can't sleep? 1 hour of screen time in bed increases insomnia by 59%, study shows
Screen time in bed is linked to poor quality sleep, a new study shows — here’s why, plus how to break the habit.
Can you use a mattress topper as a mattress? Yes, but there are risks — here's why
Want to save money and switch your mattress for a bed topper? We don’t recommend it, here’s why…
7 signs that you have dust mites in your mattress — and why that's bad for your sleep
Seven tell-tale signs dust mites are lurking in your mattress, plus how to get rid of them quickly.
The luxury hybrid mattress I recommend to everyone drops to its joint lowest price in new Sleep Week deal
The Helix Midnight Luxe mattress is a dream for side sleepers, and it's 27% off for Sleep Week.
My husband and I finally found a mattress we can agree on — and it's 27% off in today’s Presidents' Day sales
There's $775 off the Helix Midnight Luxe Mattress in today's Presidents' Day sales, and it's a dream for both back and side sleepers.
