Best MattressesA daybed mattress has to do two jobs: feel firm enough to sit on like a sofa and soft enough to actually sleep on. The right pick is usually a 6-to-8-inch, medium-firm twin built from foam, latex, or low-profile hybrid. Here are six options that hit that brief, plus the sizing, thickness, and material rules to know before you buy.
Bedding GuidesShort answer: no. Most hybrid mattress warranties actively discourage box springs. Here is what to put under a hybrid instead - and the one frame type where a low-profile box spring still makes sense.
Home TipsA futon mattress slides because there is not enough friction between it and the slats. The fix is to add grip - pad, strips, ties, or all three. Here is the order to try them in.
Mattress GuidesAn editor's 2026 take on IKEA's US mattress lineup. We compare the Vagstranda, Anneland, and Valevag on lab-tested performance, pricing, and IKEA's exchange-only return policy - plus when an IKEA mattress is genuinely the right buy and when a $399 Siena beats it.
Mattress GuidesOlympic queen vs queen comes down to six inches of width. Here is how the two sizes compare on dimensions, room fit, bedding availability, and price, plus who each one is best for.
Mattress GuidesA no-fluff guide to the six mattress material categories sold today - memory foam, polyfoam, latex, innerspring, hybrid, and gel-grid - with foam densities, coil specs, durability ranges, and a sleeper-profile matching matrix.
Bedding GuidesSplit king mattresses drift apart because the two twin XLs sit on independent bases. These seven fixes - from connector straps and foam bed bridges to non-slip pads and king-size toppers - close the gap and keep it closed.
Mattress ReviewsAn updated 2026 review of the BedInABox Original memory foam mattress: 11-inch build, medium-firm 6/10 feel, gel-infused CoolRest comfort layer, $1,049 queen, 120-night trial, 20-year warranty. Plus when to consider the 12-inch Tranquillium instead.
Mattress GuidesAireloom mattresses are not considered toxic. They use CertiPUR-US foam, OEKO-TEX textiles, and wool as a fiberglass-free fire barrier - but they aren't 100% organic. Here's what's actually inside, what the certifications mean, and who should still look elsewhere.
Mattress GuidesMemory foam mattress feels too soft? Here are 8 proven ways to make it firmer - toppers, plywood, frame upgrades, room temperature, and more - plus how to match firmness to your sleep position and when it is time to replace the mattress.
Mattress GuidesNo - Bear mattresses are fiberglass-free across every model line. Here's how Bear meets the federal open-flame standard without glass fiber, the certifications that back it up, and how to verify it on the law tag of any unit you buy.
Bedding GuidesA wobbly metal bed frame is almost always loose hardware, missing center support, undersized slats, or uneven feet - all fixable in an afternoon. Here is the order a mattress technician would tackle it, cheapest and most effective first.