All About Your Mattress - Queen Size

A mattress, queen size comes with the advantages of letting the user sleep literally like royalty. It has lots of sleeping space so that even if you have to share the bed with another person, you will still be able to feel the comfort of having your own personal space. Of course, it may not be as huge as the one you would get from a king-sized bed but it's good enough for people who don't sleep all across the bed.

But just like any other mattress type, the queen does have its pros and cons. It is not always a suitable choice for every need. Getting a mattress in queen size can be a good choice given the right product and the right conditions.

Size matters - dimensions
Generally, a mattress in queen size is second only to the king mattress in terms of size. The standard queen is 60 inches wide and 80 inches long although there's also the larger Olympic queen which is 66x80 inches, again still smaller than the standard king. The mattress is big enough to comfortably accommodate two regular-sized adults and probably an additional little child.

Advantages
The queen mattress is a good choice for the guest room or if you have a relatively smaller master bedroom where a king sized bed may not be able to fit in comfortably. It's also good for newlyweds or couples who have just started living together and are not planning to have a family anytime soon. The good thing about the queen is that it's big enough for two adults but not too big that it could fit into a particularly small room that is typical of most apartments these days.

The queen is also a suitable choice for singles that tend to sprawl all over the bed when sleeping. There's more than enough room to toss and turn all across the bed with this one.

If you have a mattress in queen size, looking for beddings will also be relatively easier. Sheets for this size are relatively more affordable compared to king sized ones. They are also easier to find as most stores carry this size. Your bed will probably need two to three standard-sized pillows.

Downside
In terms of mobility, getting a mattress - queen size from one room to another or to another home may be a bit difficult. The size of the whole thing can make it really hard to move so if you are apt to change addresses real soon and you don't have anyone to help you out, it's better if you forgo getting a queen for the moment.

Broad built and overweight people may also find the queen a bit cramped for comfort especially when it is shared with another person. There can also be much confusion in terms of sheets especially if you're not all too sure about the dimensions of your mattress. There are some manufacturers that inappropriately mark bedding set as queen size but when you try it on, the sheet wouldn't fit the mattress. To prevent this, you will probably need to be sure about the dimensions of your bed before purchasing your sheets.

The mattress in queen size is a good option as a whole but only given the right circumstances. Make sure that you assess your needs first before settling on any type of mattress to prevent encountering a lot of hassles in the future.

How To Assemble A Futon Frame

Most futons are made very similar and use the same parts to assemble them. When shoppers buy their futon they often have a set of instructions that came with the futon frame. Time passes and these instruction disappear or get misplaced and it's time to move the futon. Not having assembled futons on an everyday basis, it may not be immediately clear how the futon goes together. In this article we'll examine the parts and assembly of a standard futon frame to hopefully help those who may have lost instructions.

Laying out the parts:

When you purchased your futon you most likely had 6 main wood parts. 2 arms, 2 rails and a seat and back section. The back section looks different than the seat section as it has 3 pre drilled holes on the sides with the wood sides extending down to allow the seat section to be connected to it. Versus 1 or 2 holes on the seat section. Your hardware will consist of 8 bolts, 8 barrel nuts (shaped like a barrel), 4 nylon rollers, 6 metal pins, 6 washers and 6 cotter clips, allen wrench.

Attaching the hardware:

Take the 4 nylon rollers, 4 metal pins and 4 cotter clips and locate the wood backrest of the futon. It will have the three holes drilled into each side. Two of these holes are close together and the 3rd hole is towards the bottom of the side. This hole by itself will connect to the seat section. The nylon rollers have two ends. A small round top and a larger round bottom. The larger round bottom is placed against the wood over the hole and a metal pin is pushed down through the small round top through the roller and out through the hole in the back rack. On the other side slide a washer over the pin use your cotter clip and push it through the small hole in the metal pin to secure it. Repeat this step for the other three nylon rollers.

Next find the wood seat section and locate the hole closest to the end on the side. (Sometimes wood seat sections have two holes. The second hole towards the middle is for attaching what is called a kicker block. Your frame may or may not have this.) After you have located the holes on the ends of the seat section lay the wood seat and back sections face up meaning the slats in these section are facing up or are closest to the top. Now take the 2 remaining metal pins and push them through the remaining holes in the sides back section in through the holes in the seat section. Slide a washer over each pin and secure it with the remaining cotter clips.

Attaching the arms and stretchers.

Locate your two wood arms and two wood stretchers. Look at the arms and notice that one side of the arms has two routed out grooves. During assembly these routed out grooves need to face inward towards each other. Next, locate your two stretcher rails. These rails will have 4 small circular holes drilled out on the one side of the stretcher on the ends. During assembly make sure these holes face in towards the holes of the stretcher across from it. Take your barrel nut and place it inside one of the holes intended for the barrel nut. Barrel nuts usually have a phillips or flat screwdriver point and make sure this is facing out. Also make sure the threaded hole in the barrel nut lines up with the holes in the ends of the rail as your bolt will need to thread into them. Now take the bolt and push it through the outside of the arm and into the rail threading it into the barrel nut and use your allen wrench to wind the screw into the barrel nut. Repeat this step on the other bolts leaving them loose. On the rail that is closest to the routed out grooves in the arms leave two of your bolts out and make sure this area allows you to move the arm outward somewhat. [The reason for this is to make sure we can spread the arms enough to get the seat and back section into the frame without scratching our arms.]

Moving the back/seat section into the frame.

The backrest has 2 nylon rollers on each side. The top roller needs to be lined up with the routed out grooves in the arms that go up and down. If you installed the rollers correctly, the end of the nylon roller will fit into the groove and will push into it. (If it doesn't, your rollers are installed backwards, take them off and flip them around so that the larger part of the roller is against the wood.) Now take the bottom rollers on each side and line them up into the routed out groove that runs left to right. [This step might require a helper to get the rollers lined up in the grooves.]Important Note: Make sure that the seat and back section slats are facing upwards to where the mattress will rest right on them. If it looks like the mattress will sit down into the back and seat section because the slats are facing the ground, you'll need stop and flip the decks over and do this step again.

Finishing assembly.

Now finish putting the remaining two bolts and barrel nuts into the back arm and connect them together as discussed in the above step about attaching arms and stretchers. Go ahead and tighten all of the bolts. Tight enough but not too tight. Your futon should now be ready for use.

I wrote this text version of futon assembly instructions as a guide to help those who are missing assembly instructions. Often you can contact the futon company you purchased your futon from for a set of replacement instructions. However, if that isn't an option, I hope this guide will get you through the process of re-assembling your futon so you can start using and enjoying it once again. Many websites also include picture instructions you can use and this page futon assembly instructions might also be of help to you.

Tempurpedic Mattress Topper

If you find yourself in a position where you need to buy a new mattress for your bed and would like to buy one of the Tempurpedic ones instead, but just do not have the money in your budget for one, then why not consider purchasing a tempurpedic mattress topper instead. You can use a tempurpedic mattress topper until you have the money to buy the proper type of Tempurpedic mattress.

Although not as thick as the actual Tempurpedic mattress, a tempurpedic mattress topper will still enable you to get a good night's sleep as it will help to ensure that your bed is much more comfortable when you lay down on it.

Certainly a good quality topper will provide you with around 1 or 2 years extra time out of the mattress you already have. Plus it will tide you over until you actually have the money in place to buy the right sort of Tempurpedic mattress in the future.

However if you are purchasing a new Tempurpedic mattress then also invest in a topper at the same time as this will provide you with an even better night's sleep than you thought imaginable. It will also help to extend the life of your new mattress. Tempurpedic mattress toppers come in all sizes from king size through to doubles and singles. So you will be able to get one which will fit your bed perfectly.

One of the best places to find your Tempurpedic mattress topper is online. There are lots of websites that have been set up and are dedicated to providing you with everything in the Tempurpedic range to ensure that you have a good nights sleep each night. They will provide you with detailed information with regard to every product that they sell and this includes information with regard to guarantees and warranties.

Plus you do not need to rush yourself and certainly you won't be harangued by any sales staff who are trying to sell you something more expensive and totally useless for your needs instead. All you need to do is turn on your computer go to Google or Yahoo and key in "Tempurpedic mattress topper" and visit the websites listed. However it is important to note that any topper you purchase can not be returned to the retailer so keep this piece of information in mind when you decide to purchase one.

Why Air Beds Are Very Cool

There is nothing quite like the feeling of sleeping on a comfortable bed. Some people go to great lengths to find that perfect bed and ensure a good night's rest. But sometimes that rest is compromised when you have to go out of town to visit someone else's home where the beds are not as comfortable. They may have a mattress that feels like it has a brick base, or a water bed that leaves you feeling seasick all night.

For those of you who are extra picky about your sleeping arrangements, it is a good idea to give yourself the assurance you need that you will be guaranteed a restful sleep. And for many, this assurance has been provided with the availability of new and very comfortable air beds. These unique air beds stray a bit from the traditional air bed that's close to the ground; some new ones have the look and feel of your favorite bed at home. Let's take a look at some of these beds and see which one you might want to purchase for that home-away-from-home experience!

Double-Layer Comfort Raised Air Bed with Built-In Pump

This is one of the most unique air beds available because it serves as a great alternative to the average air bed. It is top flocked to give the look and feel of a traditional mattress. Inflated, it has 81 x 61 length/width dimensions, which compares to a traditional queen-sized mattress; and it stands at a height of almost two feet - the height of a normal-sized bed. Unlike traditional air beds, this bed comes with a built-in dual action electric pump, which is beneficial to those who don't like to carry the extras around, including a large pump and batteries. This bed also has patented double comfort coil construction, making it comparable to your home mattress - sounds like a winner to me!

Air Bed King Remote Control Air Bed

This standard-sized Queen bed is definitely of the few unique air beds out there. This bed has a quality-tested 20.8 gauge waterproof flocked top with super-thick sides that give it a 600 lb weight capacity. Like the previous air bed, it includes a built-in electric pump and is so comfortable you don't even need sheets - though it easily accepts queen-size fitted sheets. But these great characteristics do not define the best part of this bed. This bed includes a tethered remote control to provide you with quick and easy inflation and adjustment. Without you having to set one foot off of your bed, you can gradually release air to reach the perfect level of firmness you're looking for. They also boast about their "patent pending dual chamber construction that utilizes double I-beam layered architecture through independent air chambers," which in layman's terms means you are guaranteed comfort and support through this firm and stable mattress - pretty cool!

Air Bed King Memory Foam Air Beds w/ Inflatable Back Rest

One of the great conveniences of an air bed is that fact that you can blow it up, use it, deflate it, and pack it away in a corner as if it never existed. This fascinating phenomenon is already unique, but adds extra characteristics to it, and your air beds turn into unique air beds with all of the bells and whistles. The memory foam air bed speaks to the core of uniqueness with its built-in comfort. To prove how comfortable they wanted you to be, they included and inflated back-rest to allow you to sit up and read or watch TV without having to prop yourself up. This bed is a grand Queen with 96" x 62" dimensions, leaving plenty of space for you and a loved one, and it holds up to 700 lbs of weight - not bad! Like the previous air beds, this bed has a built-in air pump and is waterproof flocked on the top and sides. It also has a wireless multi-directional remote control. And, of course, the best part is when you're done you simply deflate it, fold it up, and pack it away in its carrying bag which has a shoulder strap for extra carrying ease.

An air bed can be a great way to give you the comfort you desire in a bed - and it can be a great addition to your home, especially if you don't have an extra bed or bedroom for out of town guests or visiting offspring. The technology that has surfaced in this day and age has excelled to great heights, resulting in the creation of some of the most unique air beds available on the market. The comfort they provide give you or your guest the feeling that you're in your own bed, without having to make space an issue. These great beds are too convenient - and affordable - to pass up. So what are you waiting for? Check out these and other unique air beds today!

Looking For That Perfect Children's Bunk Bed?

Searching for a great bunk bed for your child can be confusing. I'm sure you have many reservations about bunk beds. Are they safe? Is your child old enough? What should you look for in a bunk bed? Hopefully you will find some answers in this article.

Question 1; Are bunk beds safe?

Bunk beds are safer now than ever. Better materials, better construction, and better design have all factored into a much safer bed than even a decade ago. Most bed bunk accidents are a result of horseplay, in fact, most injuries are from teenagers jumping around on the beds, especially college dorm lofts and bunk beds. As long as safe practices are observed, your child should be fine. Teach them to never jump on the top bunk and how to use the ladder correctly.

Guard rails on bunk beds are regulated by the government now and must conform to certain specifications. There can be no more than 5 inches between the top of the mattress and the bottom of the guardrail. This ensures your child will not slip through.

Another safety practice you should look for is the use of a Bunkie board. This will keep the mattress secured in place and not allow it to shift which might result in gaps. These gaps or unforeseen openings can cause the mattress to slip. A Bunkie board will keep the mattress securely in place.

Question 2: Is my child old enough to sleep on the top bunk?

Most experts have agreed that your child should be at least six years old before sleeping on the top bunk. But who are these experts and why are they qualified to arrive at such a conclusion? Nobody really knows who the exact people are but studies have shown that most children have achieved a certain maturity by age six. But only you can determine if your child is ready or not. No one knows their children better than the parents and if you feel your child is ready, then he or she is ready.

Question 3: What should you look for when purchasing a bunk bed?

A couple of things first decide if you want a metal bunk bed or a wooden bunk bed. Metal can be very strong and hold up to some heavy punishment, by the natural beauty of wood is the preferred choice, mostly because it provide a more comfortable and pleasant décor.

When looking at wood, you should decide if you want solid wood or manufactured wood. Solid wood is very strong and most solid wood beds are made from pine. The beauty and finish of a solid pine bed will last for years, possibly generations. Manufactured wood is usually wood particles that are pressed together. Manufactured wood is cheaper and can still be strong but will lack the natural wood appearance of solid wood.

When you're evaluating children's bunk beds, remember the above tips. You sleep better yourself knowing that you've made a better, more informative purchase. Most bunk beds sold, either in retail stores or on the Internet are perfectly fine. Manufacturers and merchants alike want nothing but the safest experience for your child.

How to Heal Eczema on the Scalp

Eczema on the scalp can be very stubborn and downright embarrassing for those who suffer from it. Side effects of this area can create unattractive dandruff and scarring on the scalp that makes for a very frustrating condition. However, there are a number of very simple and effective ways of getting rid of the dryness and itching on the scalp that can help alleviate eczema symptoms.

First off, I recommend going to a dermatologist and getting an allergy test. Allergy tests will allow you to see what exactly is triggering a reaction in your skin. The simple procedure takes only a few minutes and involves placing various liquefied foods and substances on the skin in order to observe a possible reaction with each one. The result will be itchy and inflamed skin wherever an allergic substance is and normal skin wherever there is no allergen.

Once you've taken a look at what some of your personal eczema triggers are with a doctor, you can begin to see just what you need to avoid in order to heal eczema on the scalp. Avoiding foods like fish, eggs and tomatoes are often a simple and easy way to reduce inflammation for people with eczema. However, it is important to know what your personal eczema triggers are, which can really only be learned through experience and testing, before you start making dietary changes.

Another great fix for eczema on the scalp is medicated shampoo. The best shampoo for relieving itching and dryness of eczema is selsun blue. It heals the damage done to the scalp and can decrease the presence of any symptoms you are suffering from with simple over the counter medicine.

I would also recommend cleaning and vacuuming once or twice per week as well as changing your bed sheets on a regular basis. This can greatly diminish the presence of allergens such as dust and pet dander where you sleep and where you relax during the day.

If you are still struggling with eczema after trying some simple changes, I recommend taking a look at my website for further information. It helps to have a reliable system to treat your eczema that is based on years of experience and intelligent methods rather than blind guessing or one or two helpful tips. To check out my site and find out about a system that has helped heal eczema for hundreds of people around the world, just click the link below.

Eczema Home Remedies