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Early waterbeds were designed with a one-piece bladder-type mattress. This would result in the water sloshing back and forth and not everyone was wild about the feeling.
Tue, 4 Dec 2007: Memory Foam Toppers for Your Mattress
One of the most popular trends in mattresses these days is visco elastic foam otherwise referred to as memory foam. Memory foam was first developed for use in the space program during the nineteen seventies though the product was never used in manned space flight missions.
Tue, 4 Dec 2007: Penny Wise and Mattress Foolish
The time has come to purchase a new box spring and mattress set. So you drive down to the local furniture store in search of affordable bedding set. If spending the least amount of money possible is the goal, you have already short changed yourself. Whether we know it or not, we spend a significant amount of our lifetime in bed.
Tue, 4 Dec 2007: Replacing Your Waterbed Heater
There is one telltale sign that the existing heater is not working since the bed is simply not staying warm. Now before you run out and buy a new heater, there some common sense troubleshooting that should be done first.
Mon, 3 Dec 2007: Heating Your Waterbed Is Hot
The trend in recent years has been toward soft-sided waterbeds otherwise known as hybrid waterbeds. The thick padding and foam frame construction of these hybrids had largely done away with the need for an electric heating system.
Sat, 1 Dec 2007: Store It Under the Bed
A bed frame with drawers is most often referred to as a captains bed. The origin of the term no doubt comes from the need for storage space in the tight confines of life on board ship.
Sat, 1 Dec 2007: Do Not Remove Your Mattress Tag Under Penalty of Law
The infamous little tag on your mattress, bedding and other upholstered furniture has been the butt of jokes for decades. For years, many people actually believed that they would be breaking the law if the tag were removed.
Sat, 1 Dec 2007: Shopping for Replacement Waterbed Mattresses
So you have slept on a waterbed for many years and now you or your sleeping partner has decided to make a change. The decision to change quite often involves switching to a traditional innerspring mattress, replacing a worn bladder type mattress with a new one, or upgrading to a hybrid waterbed mattress.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Assemble a Hard Sided Waterbed
To many of us, the task of assembling hard sided water may seem a little daunting. Framing, heaters, mattresses and chemicals seem like more work than it is worth, but the result is a great sleeping environment that is well worth the effort.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Nature in Framed Landscape Panoramas
Landscapes have been a popular subject for painters, photographers and other artists for centuries. Landscapes most often highlight the natural features of geography. Some artists and photographers will combine the natural beauty of Mother Nature and man made structures that come together to create a certain image.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Braided Rugs in Many Shapes and Sizes
The warmth and charm of country decor can be enhanced by adding braided area rugs to your home. From French country and shabby chic to a country cottage look, braided rugs are available in all shapes and sizes. Quality braided rugs are easy to care for and can last for many years.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Daybeds a Place to Sleep and Lounge
Modern daybeds offer a decorative and practical alternative to the traditional sleeper sofa. A simple daybed is a great way to turn that extra bedroom into a comfortable spot to congregate, lounge and catch some sleep.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Decorating with Country Daybed Covers
Country style home decor has never been more popular. Rural country and Early American motifs can be seen in everything from furniture and floor coverings to linens.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Waterbeds Have Gone Hybrid
The days of a water-filled vinyl bladder surrounded by a simple wooden frame are quickly fading into history. Waterbed designs have undergone a sea change as it were and these changes can be seen in the soft sided or hybrid waterbed.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Hard Sided Waterbeds Are New Again
The traditional hard sided or framed waterbed is more popular than ever. Once thought to be passe, hard sided waterbeds have maintained a loyal following among those folks who appreciate the style and function of a properly designed waterbed ensemble.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: Daybed Hideaway Trundles are Convenient
Trundle beds have long been used as convenient and space efficient way to add extra sleeping space. When combined with a daybed, a trundle can provide an extra bed that can be stored away until it is needed without taking up the extra space needed for a conventional bed.
Fri, 30 Nov 2007: More Braided Rugs Less Carpet
Prior to World War II many American homes featured wood and other types of hard surface flooring and area rugs where used as room accents. During the home building boom that followed the end of the war, the use of wall to wall carpeting became very wide spread.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007: Important Waterbed Safety Tips
Many people enjoy the comfort and warmth of a quality waterbed. Since the early days of a simple water-filled bladder surrounded by a wooden frame, waterbed technology has developed making modern beds more comfortable, more efficient and safer.
Thu, 29 Nov 2007: The Facts About a Waterbed
There was a time when waterbeds were no more than a vinyl water bladder surrounded by a wooden frame and topped with a thin piece of foam. Most often a vinyl sheet would line the frame in case the bladder or mattress sprung a leak.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007: Memory Foam Beds From Outer Space
Microwave ovens, satellite television, non-stick cookware and Velcro are just a few of the products brought to us through advancements in the now decades-old space program. Adding to this impressive list of consumer products from outer space is what has come to be referred to as memory foam.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007: Time to Weigh in on Memory Foam
The introduction of memory or visco elastic foam in the early nineteen nineties was a revolution in modern sleep systems. The comfort of a material that would literally mold itself to your body shape has drawn many of us to make the switch from a conventional mattress system.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007: Put Some Spring in Your Sleep
The age of cyberspace provides us with seemingly unlimited amounts of information on every subject imaginable. Consumers can research products and services without ever leaving the comforts of home.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007: The Humble Daybed Has a Storied History
The modern daybed has a link to the past that most of us are not familiar with. From the ancient Greeks and Romans, through the Victorian Age to the present day, the humble daybed has endured. Most of us are familiar with the modern daybed as a great way to accommodate overnight guests.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007: Shabby Chic Daybed Decor
If you are like me, decorating for comfort rather than style is important. Mismatched furniture, quaint country wall hangings and hand sewn comforters seem to find their way into our home like a litter of lost puppies.
Wed, 28 Nov 2007: Do All Moving Companies Offer Furniture Installation?
Many moving companies offer an installation service along with their moving business, and this service can make your move much easier.
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