Moved to NY (NOT NYC) from Sweden, need information on PAYG cell phone, inflatable mattress, All-in-One scanner, fax, photocopier and printer. [more inside]
posted by zaxour on Nov 8, 2009 - 8 answers

How do you open a childproof zipper on an Ikea children's mattress cover? [more inside]
posted by TurkeyMustard on Oct 17, 2009 - 4 answers

I want something to put at the foot of my bed to keep feet warm - a throw would work, but something more designed for the purpose perhaps- like a giant "sock" that slips over the end of the comforter that you slip your feet into or something like that. down or equivalent preferable, but post whatever you have!
posted by lrodman on Oct 8, 2009 - 18 answers

Buying my first king sized mattress. What should I know? [more inside]
posted by ttyn on Aug 24, 2009 - 20 answers

MattressHackingFilter: I recently upgraded from a fairly firm queen sized mattress to a king-sized soft pillow-top (Simmons Beautyrest). While laying down feels noticeably different (and pretty damn comfy), I do wake up with some back pain, most notable a tightness in my upper back and in the shoulders towards the neck. Are there any quick-and-cheap solutions (besides returning it) that can alleviate the pain? Is this just my body adjusting or am I S.O.L.?
posted by miasma on Aug 24, 2009 - 10 answers

Just bought a new mattress from Sleep Country USA in Seattle, but there is no record of that model anywhere online. What's going on here? [more inside]
posted by halogen on Aug 13, 2009 - 9 answers

Mattressfilter: How am I supposed to fall asleep while my husband is intent on practicing his bear wrestling during the nighttime? [more inside]
posted by VioletU on Jul 28, 2009 - 23 answers

Mattress-filter: I recently took a trip to Germany with my wife and was fascinated by some of the hotel beds there. Unlike some other parts of Europe, there were not two single-person beds, but seemed to be two combined. [more inside]
posted by anjiro on Jul 24, 2009 - 4 answers

How do I best store a memory foam mattress topper? Can I keep it folded, rolled, or otherwise compressed? [more inside]
posted by Nelson on Jul 23, 2009 - 10 answers

Have you ever switched from a waterbed to a more conventional mattress? What kind of mattress (innerspring, foam, etc.) did you switch to and are you happy about it? Conversely, would you never switch? [more inside]
posted by angiep on Jul 20, 2009 - 12 answers

How can I make my foam-topped mattress less hot? [more inside]
posted by Majorita on Jun 26, 2009 - 11 answers

How can we make our mattress firmer and give us a better night's sleep? [more inside]
posted by tomcochrane on May 20, 2009 - 12 answers

I'm trying to buy a used TempurPedic mattress on craigslist as a gift for a family member who wants one. I know next to nothing about mattresses- how do I make sure I actually get a genuine TempurPedic? [more inside]
posted by stewiethegreat on May 2, 2009 - 6 answers

What can I do with extra mattresses? [more inside]
posted by unceman on Apr 21, 2009 - 9 answers

I'm buying my first bed and first mattress, and I need help understanding mattress height, as well as where/how to find canopy linens. [more inside]
posted by hellogoodbye on Mar 26, 2009 - 8 answers

So many great pads available to soften hard mattresses, but nothing seems to go the other direction. What are some creative ways to make our cushy pillowtop mattress firm enough for safe cosleeping with a new baby? [more inside]
posted by Bardolph on Mar 24, 2009 - 14 answers

[NewBabyFilter] Baby Incoming! Before the stork arrives I have furnished the Nursery(tm) with, er, furniture. Crib, chair, what have you. Baby Mattresses vex me, and I need help in buying one. Will you be my baby mattress daddy? [more inside]
posted by cavalier on Mar 23, 2009 - 31 answers

I'm wondering about getting rid of my mattress (old, not flat, hand me down) and getting some sort of sleeping pad, and making a sleeping platform out of plywood. Any suggestions? [more inside]
posted by sully75 on Mar 2, 2009 - 6 answers

How can I find the best foam mattress on a limited (<$400) budget? [more inside]
posted by fermion on Feb 13, 2009 - 8 answers

How can I get the lumps out of my goose down mattress pad? [more inside]
posted by Advocate, I on Feb 6, 2009 - 4 answers

Mattressfilter: What are your experiences with latex mattresses, particularly with IKEA latex mattresses? For someone with back problems, details inside. [more inside]
posted by threeturtles on Jan 31, 2009 - 9 answers

What are your memory foam mattress recommendations and experiences? [more inside]
posted by gnash on Jan 27, 2009 - 29 answers

I'm using 2 ratchet tie downs to move a queen boxspring and mattress on the roof of my 4 door car. I think I understand how to thread and tighten the ratchet, but what do I attach the hooks to? [more inside]
posted by secretsecret on Jan 25, 2009 - 5 answers

Help me choose a bed. [more inside]
posted by NekulturnY on Jan 17, 2009 - 6 answers

I need a proper sleep position! I don't know which one I sleep to, because I keep tossing and turning till sleep overtakes and I fall asleep. [more inside]
posted by Vandal on Jan 16, 2009 - 18 answers

My wife and I stayed overnight at a hotel a few weekends ago and came to the realization that our bed is truly horrific. Help us buy a new mattress! (details inside) [more inside]
posted by QUHZK on Dec 19, 2008 - 24 answers

Will a standard queen size mattress fit in a Kia Sportage LX?
posted by bdk3clash on Dec 15, 2008 - 6 answers

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