Latest articles by Jo Plumridge
I'm a sleep writer — 7 questions you should ask yourself before buying a new mattress
I'm a sleep writer, and these are the 7 questions I always recommend asking yourself before buying a new mattress.
Are Saatva beds worth it? I'm a mattress tester, here's what I think
Tempted by a Saatva mattress, but not sure if they’re worth the money?
Tempur-Pedic launch 4th of July sale — save up to $1,000 on their best cooling mattress
Tempur-Pedic’s best cooling mattress is up to $1,000 cheaper today in an epic early 4th of July sale, plus you'll get $300 of free accessories.
What is a Tempur-Pedic mattress and are they worth the money? I'm a mattress tester — here's what I think
Tempur-Pedic is the luxury mattress brand steeped in prestige, offering premium pressure relief for all types of sleepers. But are they worth the money? Here's what we think
Should you choose a hard mattress for back pain? This is what chiropractors say
Is a hard mattress best for your back pain? Not always — your body type, sleep position and particular type of back pain all determine how firm your bed should be, say chiropractors.
5 signs you should replace your memory foam mattress with a hybrid
If your memory foam mattress isn’t giving you a good night’s sleep, it might be time to replace it with a hybrid - here's how to tell.
Mattress on the floor vs bed frame: Which is best for your sleep?
Sleeping on the floor does have some good benefits, but it can also affect the health of your mattress and the quality of your sleep. Here's why...
Queen mattress vs king: Which bed size is best for your sleep?
Queen and king mattresses both offer plenty of space, but which one best suits your bedroom, budget and sleep needs? Here's how to tell...
How to stay cool while sleeping — 7 best cooling mattresses, toppers and pillows
Our pick of the best cooling sleep products to reduce overheating, keeping you comfy enough to sleep through the night.
I’m a mattress writer — 7 mistakes people make after buying a new mattress topper
We've rounded up 7 common mistakes that most people make after buying a new mattress topper, plus 3 of the best toppers to shop today.
Five things to do if your brand new mattress is uncomfortable to sleep on
Don’t despair if your brand new mattress isn’t immediately comfortable — follow these five steps to solve the problem.
Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud vs Puffy Cloud: Which foam mattress is best for your aches and pains?
In this Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud vs Puffy Cloud comparison, we'll explore which bed is best for soothing aches and pains
What are cooling mattress toppers, do they work and should you buy one?
Can cooling mattress toppers really reduce overheating in bed? We look at how they work, whether they're worth it, and who should and shouldn't buy one...
I test the world's best firm mattresses — 5 I'd buy in today's Memorial Day sales
If you’re looking for a firm mattress to give you more support and relieve aches and pains, these are the five I recommend buying in Memorial Day sales.
Saatva Classic Plush vs Helix Midnight Luxe: Which side sleeper mattress should you buy in today's Memorial Day sales?
Is the Saatva Classic or Helix Midnight Luxe the best mattress for side sleepers this Memorial Day? Here's how to choose between them...
Saatva RX vs Purple Plus: Which mattress for joint pain should you buy in Memorial Day sales?
Is the Saatva RX or the Purple Plus mattress the one to help ease your aches and pains? How to choose between them in the Memorial Day sales...
Saatva Classic vs Leesa Sapira: Which luxury hybrid mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales?
We explore the key differences between the Saatva Classic vs the Leesa Sapira Hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and more.
Bear Elite Hybrid vs DreamCloud hybrid mattress: Which bed best suits your sleep needs?
We explore the key differences between the Bear Elite Hybrid vs the DreamCloud hybrid mattress, comparing price, design, comfort, and more.
Leesa Sapira Hybrid vs Leesa Legend: Which mattress should you buy in Memorial Day sales?
We pit the Leesa Sapira Hybrid against the Leesa Legend to help you choose the best memory foam and coil mattress for you.
5 signs you'd sleep better on a plush hybrid mattress, not a medium firm
If these resonate with you, you're better off buying a plush hybrid mattress in Memorial Day sales and swerving medium-firm beds.
Helix’s best mattress topper for side sleepers drops to just $104 in early Memorial Day sale
Helix's Memorial Day mattress sale knocks 25% off of its plush mattress topper, taking the price of a Cal king down to $104.30. But you'll have to act fast, sizes are selling out fast.
Tempur-Pedic mattress vs Helix mattress: Which hybrid mattress should you buy in the Memorial Day sales?
We compare the Tempur-Pedic Tempur-Cloud vs Helix Midnight Luxe mattress in terms of comfort, design and price to help you choose between them this Memorial Day.
Beautyrest Black vs Saatva Classic mattress: Which luxury hybrid is best for your sleep?
We compare the Beautyrest Black and Saatva Classic mattress in terms of comfort, design and price to help you choose between them this Memorial Day.
