How to Wash a Down Duvet Comforter

Caring for a down duvet can seem like a lot of maintenance if you haven’t owned one before, but with a few simple tips and tricks, keeping your comforter clean is actually pretty easy.Before you chuck your expensive down duvet into the washer, check the care instructions on the tag. Some duvets require dry cleaning, but feather duvets can often be washed as long as you pay attention and don’t...

You’ve invested all that money in those cozy, comfy sheets, but accidents happen.The last thing you want to do is trash a set of perfectly good sheets because of a few spots. Removing blood from your sheets can be done in quite a few ways, and if one method doesn’t work, another might be the trick.Hydrogen peroxideThis method works best for light colors or white sheets—hydrogen pe...

You can’t keep hitting snooze forever.Eventually, reluctantly, you’ll have to brave the cold light of morning and get out of bed, dragging your feet across the floor and slumping into the bathroom to get ready to face the real world. The day won’t wait on you, and surely you have very important things to do, so you might as well get a move on.Getting up doesn’t have to be a drag—follow th...

You brew chamomile tea at 8:30 p.m., add valerian root, and top it off with melatonin.You turn down the lights and press play on the white-noise compilation you just downloaded; the peaceful baby fast asleep on the cover looks promising. You’re determined to get a good sleep tonight. You have to, for your sanity.Suddenly, it’s 2:00 a.m., you’re wide awake, and the theme song from Full Hou...

You’ve probably seen a lot of certifications while shopping for any range of products, but when it comes to mattresses and products you use in your home, it can be overwhelming to understand what matters and what doesn’t.Product certifications show that a product, whether finished or component, has been put through some sort of testing and met certain standards or requirements, such as for qu...

Shopping for a bed frame can be a stressful experience—there are so many styles, materials, and levels of quality to consider. Consider this your ultimate guide in how to buy bed frames.What should you avoid when frame shopping? Most importantly, shopping for a bed frame can start to feel like learning a new language—there are so many options and materials—it can be hard to decipher what real...

Happy National Relaxation Day!If ever there were a holiday to get behind, working some more R&R into your life is certainly one of them. We work hard in our personal and work lives, so taking a few moments out of each day to manage your stress levels and get a little “me time” in is well-deserved.To celebrate a day all about kicking back, we’re diving into ways to stay relaxed so that...

Maybe you’re outfitting a new mattress or just looking to change up the vibe of your bedroom, either way, bedding can be a great way to add a some cozy style to your home.You might find, pretty quickly, that the world of bedding is seemingly endless—it can be hard to know what you need and what’s just a bonus piece.Our ultimate bedding guide will walk you through everything you need (And ...

Making a bed is something we’ve all been doing since we were kids.Even the most skilled of us out there struggle to do it quickly and efficiently from time to time. These time-saving hacks will make putting your bed together quicker and easier than ever, you'll wonder why you spent so much time suffering.Don’t fight your duvet The only thing worse than wrestling your duvet into a cover is...

If you’re inexplicably losing sleep night after night or waking up still feeling exhausted, you might suffer from a sleep disorder known as insomnia.Insomnia, by definition, is the inability to get to sleep or stay asleep, for more than three nights a week for three months. All sorts of circumstances in your life may cause insomnia, as well as genetic factors, and should not be taken lightly....