But there are specific requirements about how used mattresses may be sold and transported, both at the federal and state level. Bed bug mattress bill passed in state of New YorkWhile Hurricane Sandy isn't expected to hit south of Washington directly, the streets along the east coast of Virginia are already flooding. Schools have closed, and young kids are showing signs of boredom. A 12-year-old boy navigates through knee-deep water in the flooded streets of Portsmouth, Va. using an unconventional mode of transportation: an air mattress. The area is known for flooding due to its low-level location along the Elizabeth River. The boy's family was out of milk, so he turned an inconvenient errand into an adventure, local news station WTKR reported. "I saw people doing this the last storm that came through here, and I thought, 'Well, let's see if it works," says the makeshift sailor in the video, above. What other crazy things have you seen people do in a storm? Let us know in the comments below.
The mattress is probably among the most important and personal home items you own. We all know we're supposed to get seven hours of sleep (at least) each day--and a bad mattress will definitely prevent that from happening. What it comes down to with a mattress is your own personal comfort and how it can support your body specifically. While the comfort level of a mattress varies from person to person and the construction of mattresses can be broken down to a science, one thing is certain when you're looking to purchase one: It's a big investment and you better make sure it works for you. Thus, we took note of some of the general things to keep in mind if you're in the market for a mattress, whether it's a memory foam or a regular spring mattress.For the most part there are three main mattress types: inner spring, latex and memory foam. There are, of course, also air mattresses and ones made up of latex foam, but mattresses at most stores generally stick to the above three. Our pick: Latex (Find out why below)
Ask about inner springs. Without going too much into the intricacies of construction, inner spring coil mattresses are the most common and cost-effective, and they tend to be firm. Ask about the type of support wire coils in a spring mattress. There are four types: open (hourglass shape), offset (square top), pocket (individually fabric wrapped cylinders) or continuous (S-shaped). Out of the the four, open coil support wears out most easily and continuous coils provide the best evenly distributed support. Our Pick: Continuous coilsMade from all-natural latex rubber, this mattress option is hypoallergenic and dust-mite resistant. Not too firm and not too plush, latex is a good choice for people who might be suffering from back pains, and it also retains heat well. Many go for 9"-12" thick latex mattresses, which has more layers of latex rubber inside, and don't go below 6", but this is highly dependent on your specific comfort level. We've found the 7"-10" range to be a good fit for us.
The most well known body-molding, memory-foam mattress is by Tempurpedic. What's important to know about memory-foam is that it heats up much more than other mattresses as it isn't as breathable as latex or spring mattresses. However, its firmness has been said to provide much better cushioning than innerspring mattresses, but memory-foam usually comes with a much high price tag. Be firm with firmness. Contrary to popular opinion, a firm mattress is not always best. An extremely firm mattress can actually provide uneven support and end up putting stress on body parts like the hips and shoulders. Likewise for a mattress that is too soft, making you sink and thus causing body aches. However, one tried and true tip is to go with a medium-firm (or cushion-firm) mattress, like a latex foam one, if you suffer from lower back pains -- it gives better support to the spine's curve. This goes without saying, but you'd be surprised at how many people succumb to the convenience of purchasing a mattress over the internet these days.
You should check out mattresses in person and definitely lie down on one to test it out in the store to make sure it's comfortable for you. Not to mention, shipping costs can be high, which would make an already expensive purchase even more costly.There are mattresses that go for under $1,000 but most people tend to invest that amount into one. Some mattresses can cost thousands of dollars (even tens of thousands of dollars), but in general, we find that one that costs anywhere from $500-$1200 with the right support is satisfactory and easy to find at chains like Sleepy's and department stores such as Macy's. If you're shopping around for a mattress now or thinking about getting one in the near future, here are a few options to get you started, and don't forget to check out the shopping video also. And let us know in comments below what other factors are important to you in a mattress. Front page Flickr photo by Flashy Soup Can The only mattress tailored to you for unprecedented comfort.
We need to get to know you better! Tell us a little bit about yourself in our 2-3 minute Sleep Quiz. We use innovative sleep science to individually personalize and custom-make your mattress for the best comfort and support. We make your Helix Mattress to order in our US-based factories and ship it to your doorstep for free in 7-10 business days.It suits both of our sleeping styles.” Now you can sleep with a mattress that gets you. “It’s so much better than my old mattress.” “It’s a whole new world of relaxation.” You’re an individual and you don’t sleep like anyone else out there, including the person sleeping next to you. Share a bed without sharing restless nights. We take the combination of both of your individual results to create a happy medium across the whole mattress. We take each of your results and individually personalize each side, splitting the mattress down the middle. “It had the right feel, I didn’t get hot, and five hours of sleep on this mattress felt like seven.”