I need a temporary/permanent sleeping situation to replace the maddening/depressing mattress carousel that I've had for the past 4 years. What have you done when you've had sleeping issues and know that you'll be moving around alot? And is it possible for your body to start become much more aware of mattress irregularities, and would some exercises change that? [more inside]
posted by sandmanwv on Oct 21, 2008 - 12 answers

I'm too tall to comfortably sleep on a Full size mattress, so I'm in the market for an Extra Long Full (Full XL), but my search hasn't gone so well. [more inside]
posted by notpeter on Oct 15, 2008 - 12 answers

Is my bed broken? It's breaking my back and my bank. [more inside]
posted by EmpressCallipygos on Sep 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I'm buying a bed for the first time and just got the mattress. Should I get a boxspring and bed frame, or just a bed frame or platform bed (same as bed frame?)? I was considering this ikea frame so it looks easy to disassemble when I move.
posted by lpctstr; on Sep 26, 2008 - 17 answers

Futonfilter: Does a futon exist with good support? My current one needs to be flipped at least weekly and beaten (no joke) to keep the Grand Canyon from yawning into existance at night. [more inside]
posted by arnicae on Sep 21, 2008 - 10 answers

Ultra-cheap mattresses: does anyone know what the deal is with these? [more inside]
posted by internal on Sep 18, 2008 - 16 answers

The topic has been covered here before, but the answer to this specific question remains elusive: Is there a difference between expensive Tempurpedic mattresses and the generic memory foam ones? [more inside]
posted by wetpaint on Sep 7, 2008 - 16 answers

Can I sleep on just a memory foam mattress topper? Other suggestions for cheap-o temporary furnishing? [more inside]
posted by zazerr on Jul 29, 2008 - 27 answers

Will an Ikea Sultan Erfjord latex mattress bake me as I sleep? [more inside]
posted by oxford blue on Jul 24, 2008 - 8 answers

Do I really need a mattress cover? [more inside]
posted by k8lin on Jul 22, 2008 - 35 answers

Mattress Filter: Where to buy a double mattress and/or bed in Montreal? I’m a starving student, and this September I want somewhere comfortable to sleep when I relocate to McGill. I’m not made of money, but metafilter has scary bedbug stories and a $200 Ikea foam job sounds uncomfy. [more inside]
posted by Phalene on Jul 16, 2008 - 9 answers

I'm moving to Albany, NY, and I'm trying to figure out the most practical way to set up a place to sleep in my apartment (bed, futon, or mattress) as quickly and easily as possible. [more inside]
posted by Jaltcoh on Jul 9, 2008 - 10 answers

Our mattress was damaged in a (self) move and we have reason to believe that it is a manufacturing issue. We have to deal with the furniture store first. We do not anticipate this being an easy situation. Advice needed, please. [more inside]
posted by oflinkey on Jun 23, 2008 - 5 answers

I'm about to embark on a nomadic lifestyle for, I believe, a few years. I will be spending in the neighborhood of 3-6 months at a time in various places, renting rooms, subletting, etc. What do I do about a bed? [more inside]
posted by SampleSize on Jun 16, 2008 - 21 answers

Has anyone purchased a Simmons Beautyrest Classic within the last three years? [more inside]
posted by peacecorn on May 8, 2008 - 10 answers

Has anyone had any experience with Miralux brand mattresses? [more inside]
posted by Darke on Apr 12, 2008 - 3 answers

Crib Mattress on a Cot? [more inside]
posted by Eiwalker on Apr 5, 2008 - 8 answers

Last night I slept in my own bed after several days in the road and realized that the hotel beds were much more comfortable and rejuvenating than my own. How can I replicate the hotel-bed experience at home? [more inside]
posted by mikewas on Mar 13, 2008 - 27 answers

What can I make with 2 7'x5' sheets of rubber? [more inside]
posted by crazy finger on Mar 4, 2008 - 11 answers

Can I convert a traditional bed into a platform bed? [more inside]
posted by wflanagan on Jan 26, 2008 - 10 answers

How to "fix" a mattress indentation? I have a fairly new mattress that has slight indentation where I sleep. I analyzed it today and determined that it was caused by the box spring being slightly sagging. I don't want to return it (just cause of hassle). I'm thinking of putting plywood between the box spring and mattress. What do you all think/have done?
posted by sandmanwv on Jan 16, 2008 - 7 answers

I've been sleeping on a cheap Ikea mattress for a few years now and have finally decided to invest in a better one. I like the Tempur-Pedic beds, but I haven't really looked into them due to the high prices (I need a Queen). I recently came across these Bergad Isoform Mattresses while researching online and found quite a few good reviews on epinions. I'm a bit worried about having to purchase one without being able to test it, though I hear they are quite comparable to the Tempur-Pedics. What are your thoughts? As an aside, I have a genuine curiosity about how these beds are for sex. I'm used to spring mattress beds which seem to be more buoyant than the foam beds, and I'm curious if that affects sex in any way. I don't mean to be crass, but it IS hard to find reviews on that other thing people do in their beds!
posted by ISeemToBeAVerb on Dec 27, 2007 - 17 answers

How can I cheaply turn a twin bed frame, box spring and mattress into a full/double frame? (The current frame and mattress can't be disassembled or moved to a different room, so I need to expand/modify the twin frame + box spring so it supports a double mattress, then just store the twin mattress underneath it on the floor and bring in a double mattress for the top.)
posted by lorimer on Dec 24, 2007 - 5 answers

WTF is up with these stupid ass pillowtop mattresses?! How can I get over the fact I'm stuck with one now that I have it?! [more inside]
posted by DenOfSizer on Nov 10, 2007 - 15 answers

For a friend: My ex-roommate shit in my bed for revenge. What do I do? [more inside]
posted by davidriley on Nov 8, 2007 - 39 answers

So my clumsy roommate knocked over a bottle of gin onto my mattress and let about a quart of it spill before it was noticed. My mattress is now soaked through with gin and I need to know the best way for me to deal with it. Any tips on drying? Will it evaporate quickly? What about the smell? Will it mold?
posted by crosbyh on Oct 7, 2007 - 12 answers

I got some bleach on my mattress and it stinks. How can I de-stinkify it? [more inside]
posted by jourman2 on Sep 24, 2007 - 3 answers

Where can I get a UK-sized twin (single) mattress? Vancouver B.C. preferably but I'll take an online order as well. [more inside]
posted by kaefer on Sep 24, 2007 - 2 answers

Mailing a bed 2,000 miles- how can I do it, and is it even worth it? [more inside]
posted by doift on Aug 12, 2007 - 7 answers

How do I go about making a futon mattress or something close to that on a 100$ budget? [more inside]
posted by Obscurum on Aug 11, 2007 - 20 answers

My mattress gets too hot, I have to move to a cooler part and wake up, repeat every 10 minutes or so. What to do? [more inside]
posted by meijusa on Jul 19, 2007 - 17 answers

Which bed mattress would you pick? Mattress with 3,600 Pocket springs or Memory Foam? [more inside]
posted by friedbeef on Jun 25, 2007 - 19 answers

GoodNightSleepFilter: Is it possible to find an individual mattress pad/topper that replicates the actual pillow-top that comes attached to pillow-top mattresses? [more inside]
posted by scody on May 16, 2007 - 5 answers

Where do I get a rigid sheet of plywood, plastic or thick particle board to go under my queen sized (60" x 80") foam mattress? [more inside]
posted by sirion on May 15, 2007 - 16 answers

Can you recommend a new mattress for this kid's bed from Ikea? [more inside]
posted by dhacker on Mar 18, 2007 - 4 answers

What do I really need to know about mattresses and offgassing? [more inside]
posted by Badmichelle on Mar 2, 2007 - 2 answers

Voltage converter / inflating an air mattress to be used in Italy: My friend, a sculpture instructor in Florence, Italy, is putting us up and guiding us around the city. Very cool. He has asked that we bring an air mattress with an electric pump, which he will later use for camping, also in Italy. [more inside]
posted by amtho on Jan 5, 2007 - 9 answers

In 2000 I bought a really sweet mission style futon frame, but with a totally shoddy mattress. Time for a new one. [more inside]
posted by pieoverdone on Jan 2, 2007 - 4 answers

I sleep on a futon mattress directly on the (carpeted) floor, in the basement. I think the coldness of winter seeps through the basement floor and into my mattress. How can I keep from freezing when I want to get to sleep? [more inside]
posted by DrSkrud on Dec 30, 2006 - 27 answers

Inflatable mattress or other temporary bed suggestions? My 6'2" brother is coming to visit and will be sleeping on the floor of my teeny apartment for the holidays, and I'd like to keep him from having to sleep directly on the carpet (I have a loveseat rather than a couch, otherwise that would be fine). What's the most comfortable solution you've found for temporary beds? [more inside]
posted by occhiblu on Dec 5, 2006 - 25 answers

The old futon has finally given up the ghost, and I find myself in the market for a new bed and mattress. Latex mattresses intrigue me. For those of you who own or have slept on them, what do you think? I hate being warm and could never use memory-foam as a result. [more inside]
posted by piro on Nov 30, 2006 - 9 answers

I want to get the box spring and mattress off the floor without buying a bed frame. [more inside]
posted by sian on Oct 10, 2006 - 31 answers

Where can I get an inflatable mattress in metro DC? [more inside]
posted by Falconetti on Sep 29, 2006 - 9 answers

Help me find a cheap fix for a lumpy futon mattress. [more inside]
posted by anjamu on Sep 6, 2006 - 10 answers

My girlfriend recently purchased a foam mattress topper, for our extra-firm hand-me-down queen mattress. It currently resides between the fitted sheet and the mattress, but it creeps down the bed, night by night. The bed doesn't have a footboard, and the mattress topper ends up sagging off the bottom of the bed, and not reaching to where your head goes. [more inside]
posted by adamwolf on Aug 24, 2006 - 12 answers

Memory Foam Mattress Toppers - assuming the density, thickness and size are all the same is there any difference from brand to brand? Also, I've heard they can trap heat. Do they get uncomfortably warm, or are there other things I should think about before purchasing? [more inside]
posted by willnot on Aug 7, 2006 - 11 answers

Wool mattress topper, who has had experiences with them? I'm looking for input on comfort, cleaning, and anything else anyone has to say about them. [more inside]
posted by 6:1 on May 27, 2006 - 10 answers

How gross is a used mattress? Is there a way to determine "how used" a mattress is? If I got a used mattress with no visible urine/ejaculate/other(?) stains on it, and covered it with a nice thick mattress pad, would you think less of me? [more inside]
posted by folara on May 27, 2006 - 39 answers

Is it possible to fit a queen-sized mattress and boxspring in a full-sized pickup truck? [more inside]
posted by 10ch on May 26, 2006 - 10 answers

So a kid just wet my bed... [more inside]
posted by brautigan on May 20, 2006 - 18 answers