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The 8 Best Bed Frames (2023)

The best bed frames will sustain your mattress for the long haul and have you feeling more refreshed.
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The 10 Best Mattresses for Back Sleepers

Back sleeping can be a healthy sleep position if you have a proper mattress supporting you. We rounded up the best mattresses for back sleepers to ensure you’re resting comfortably and with proper posture.
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How to Remove Stains from Your Mattress

If you want your mattress to last, you’ll need to make sure that you get out stains as soon as possible. Here are some tips on keeping your mattress clean until it’s time to replace it.
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How to Build a DIY Nightstand

This Old House DIY expert and House One editor Jenn Largesse shares how to put together a sturdy bedside table using a simplified joinery technique.
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Layla Mattress Review: A Dynamic Mattress with a Price Tag Worth Flipping Out Over

Flip-flop between firmness levels for a truly customizable feel. Use this Layla Mattress Review to learn more about this unique mattress in a box.
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WinkBeds Mattress Review: Better Beds for Better Sleep

Not all mattresses are created equal, and the same goes for mattress companies. While WinkBeds offers only three mattresses in their fleet, they are all of vastly different construction, and each are highly rated beds. Plus, they come in customizable firmnesses. We’ve reviewed these popular mattresses for easy comparison.
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Best President’s Day Mattress Sales in 2024

If you’re on the lookout for mattress deals, President’s Day is the perfect time to get high-quality mattresses at discounted prices. Whether you’re looking for memory foam, a luxury mattress, or even something for your guest room, now is the prime time to purchase a new bed. Check out 2024’s best President’s Day mattress sales.
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DreamCloud Mattress Review: Luxury Without the Matching Price Tag

There’s a lot to love about the DreamCloud hybrid mattress. Fusing sturdy innerspring coils with layers of responsive memory foam, find out why this affordable luxury mattress performs like a dream.
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How To Hang a Curtain Rod

In this guide, DIY expert Jenn Largesse demonstrates the best and easiest way to hang a curtain rod in your home.
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How to Build a Wall-Sized Frame for a Fabric Print

The beauty of a wall-sized frame lies in its flexibility and ease of construction. Find out how to build your own at this link.
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How to Upcycle a Headboard to Coordinate With Your Bedding

Homeowners who want to add a splash of color of some new features to their bedrooms should consider upcycling their headboards. Read how to complete this do-it-yourself project in just a few short steps.
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How To Build a Rustic Headboard in 10 Simple Steps

You can build a rustic headboard with some basic tools and weathered wood. Read how to add an old-barn charm to your bedroom in our step-by-step guide.
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7 Ways to Cozy Up Your Bedroom for Winter and Keep Warm

Dive into these 7 creative strategies to turn your regular bedroom into a cozy winter wonderland that will keep you warm in the cold
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Are Smart Bulbs the Answer to Your Sleep Problems?

Artificial light has a negative impact on sleeping habits. Here's a solution that might help
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Best Memory Foam Mattresses

Did you know that mattress sales spike this time of year? Here are the top-rated springless mattresses on Amazon.com (All prices for Queen-size mattresses)
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How to Fold a Fitted Sheet | Best of the Web

There is a way! Master folding that tricky fitted sheet with this quick video for a neater and more efficient linens closet.
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How to Paint Geometric Patterns on Walls

Our experts teach you how to enhance your wall with just a roll of painter’s tape, a mind for shapes, and a few quarts of color.
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Bedside Table | New Yankee Workshop

Norm constructs a bedside table inspired by one found at the Hancock Shaker Village. Go to The New Yankee Workshop to see measured drawings for all projects
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How to Combine a Home Office and Guest Bedroom

Install a murphy bed to make efficient use of the space
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How To Add Overhead Lighting to a Bedroom

Need to brighten up a dark bedroom? Our guide walks you through adding new overhead lighting to enhance your room's atmosphere.
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How To Move a Box Spring Up a Narrow Staircase

This Old House contractor Tom Silva shows how to cut and fold—and then fix—a rigid box spring to fit up a tight staircase.
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Best Attic Before and Afters 2015

You showed us your revamped garrets. Now see which made us do a double take in our annual Search for America's Best Remodel Contest
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IKEA Dresser: One Piece, Five Ways

You can transform a simple IKEA chest or dresser with some paint, hardware, and imagination. Here's how to update the IKEA Rast chest.
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How To Make a Victorian-Style Dresser for Your Home

DIY expert Megan Baker walks us through how to take a plain, inexpensive dresser and turn it into an impressive Victorian-inspired piece.
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How To Make a Campaign-Style Dresser

Learn how to use bold paint and classic brass brackets to create a campaign-style dresser as part of our One Piece, Five Ways series.
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How To Make a Mid-Century Modern-Style Dresser

Olive paint, walnut stain, and brass knobs give a flat-pack dresser mid-century modern flair in our One Piece, Five Ways series.
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8 Ways to Make Your Bed Heavenly

Maximize comfort and style with these bedding tips
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Life-Changing Tips for a More Organized Home

From your entryway to your bathroom to your bedroom, this guide presents over 30 tips from experts on how to keep your home organized.
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Build a Dresser From Stacked Drawers

Put odd drawers to use in a whimsical piece of storage furniture
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How To Upholster a Headboard

Add some flair to your bedroom by making your own headboard. Our guide walks you through the process with easy steps and tips along the way.
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How to Build a Spindle Headboard With Easy to Follow Steps

Building your own spindle headboard can turn a boring bed into a stylish centerpiece for your room. Read how to complete your own in our step-by-step guide.
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Best Bedroom Before and Afters 2013

You showed us your charming and and cozy sleep spaces. Now see which ones were finalists in our annual Reader Remodel Contest
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How to Make a Perfect Tidy Box Spring Cover for Your Bed

A fabric cover can give your box spring an upholstered look and protect it from wear and tear. Learn how to make one from our experts.