Latest articles by Alison Barretta
What are mattress coils and why are they important?
Coils affect how supportive and responsive your mattress feels. Here's a handy guide to the main types used in hybrid and innerspring beds...
Sleep Number has released a new smart mattress — and it's a game-changer for hot sleepers
The Sleep Number ClimateCool is the brand's newest temperature-controlled smart bed. Here's what you need to know.
Memory foam vs hybrid mattress: Which one should you buy?
If you’re looking for a new mattress, the choice usually comes down to memory foam or hybrid. For the undecided, our guide to memory foam vs hybrid mattresses will help you make sense of it all.
I'm a mattress tester — 3 red flags to avoid when buying a bed in Labor Day sales
Don't lose sleep because of buyer's remorse — just follow these smart Labor Day mattress shopping tips instead.
I have a bad back — here are the 3 luxury mattresses I'd buy during Labor Day sales
I'm a mattress tester with a bad back. These are the luxury beds I'd go for in today's Labor Day sales
Should you buy a mattress in the Labor Day sales or wait for Black Friday?
Labor Day mattress sales are live, but is it wise to wait until Black Friday to buy? As a veteran deal hunter and mattress tester, here's my take...
Should you buy the Saatva Classic in Labor Day sales? I'm a mattress tester — here's my take
The Saatva Classic mattress is $400 off for Labor Day, but is this deal right for you? Here's my advice as a pro bed tester...
Titan launches luxury hybrid mattress for heavy people — and it's 25% off today
Titan by Brooklyn Bedding's new Plus Elite hybrid mattress promises cooling comfort for heavy people. Here's what you need to know...
Upgrade your dorm mattress for less with 25% off this year's best cooling bed topper
The Molecule CopperWELL Mattress Topper rarely gets a price cut, but today it's 25% off in a big back to school sale.
Is the new Sleep Number c1 smart bed worth it? I tried it — here's what I think
I tried the new Sleep Number c1 smart mattress to see how well it balances value vs features. Here's what I discovered...
Is the new Westin Heavenly Bed the best hotel mattress? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think
I slept on the Next Generation Westin Heavenly Bed to see how this new hotel mattress stands up against the hugely popular original. Here's what I think.
I tested the new Tempur-Adapt mattresses and discovered Tempur-Pedic's most well-balanced bed yet
I'm a sleep writer, so of course I wanted to test all of the new Tempur-Adapt mattresses. Check out my hands-on reviews plus an interview with Tempur-Pedic's VP of Brand Management.
I’ve tested every major mattress in a box — 5 I'd buy in today’s Memorial Day sales
I've slept on mattresses in a box from Casper, DreamCloud and more, and these are ones I'd buy in today's Memorial Day sales.
I’m a pro mattress tester — why the Saatva Classic is still the No. 1 bed I’d buy in Memorial Day sales
The Saatva Classic mattress is $400 off in today's Memorial Day sale and it's still the hybrid I'd recommend to all sleepers.
I’m a mattress editor — the 3 best sales to buy before Memorial Day
I've scoured the Memorial Day sales and these deals from Casper, Saatva and Tempur-Pedic are my top picks.
Which is the best Casper mattress in 2025? Here's what you need to know
Your guide to finding the best Casper mattress for your needs and budget
I visited Casper Labs for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at Casper's new mattresses
I visited Casper Labs in Brooklyn to explore Casper's all-new mattress lineup and learn why the brand decided to start from scratch after a decade in the sleep business.
I slept on a $125 pillow custom-designed for my body — is it worth the money?
The Pluto Pillow is custom-built to a person's unique body stats and sleep preferences. Here's what happened when I slept on one for one month...
What is lumbar support in a mattress? And can it prevent back pain?
Plus, three ways to increase your lumbar support when sleeping
Out of all the mattresses-in-a-box I've tested, these are the 3 I always recommend
In all of my years of testing mattresses, I've learned that you don't have to spend a fortune to sleep well. The three mattresses-in-a-box I highlight here are prime examples.
I test mattresses for a living — these are the 3 best firm mattresses on sale today
The best firm mattresses offer outstanding comfort and support for back and stomach sleepers, as well as providing relief from back pain.
Cloverlane Hybrid Mattress review 2025
Our Cloverlane Mattress review takes an in-depth look at Resident Sleep's newest luxury mattress. Here's how we got on after a month of testing.
I visited a Saatva Viewing Room to find my dream mattress — here's what happened
Saatva Visting Rooms are a way to try before you buy, and they are more mini dayspa than mattress showroom. Here's what I discovered when I visited one in Philadelphia...
