Selecting the correct mattress for your sleep needs is very important, as this is a major purchase and a good mattress lasts on average 7-10 years. Therefore, make sure you choose one that you like! Below are a few steps to ensure you find the best mattress for your needs.

1. Before you start looking at mattresses, determine your budget and personal needs. Do you want a certain size? Do you need a bed that adjusts or moves? Have  you woken up with aches and pains from your previous mattress? Think about the most comfortable mattress you have ever slept on, whether at a hotel or friends house, and recall what made the mattress so comfortable.

2.  Try out the mattress! You may feel silly, but remember this is an purchase. You don’t want to get home and realize you hate the mattress. Make sure to get in the position you normally sleep in so you can determine if it is truly comfortable for you. Sitting on the end is a lot different from lying down.

3.  Evaluate each mattresses comfort level with your partner so you can make sure you are both on the same page.

Remember, mattresses will lose a degree of firmness overtime. Therefore, sometimes buying a mattress topper and firmer mattress can ensure your satisfaction longer.

Living rooms are an entertainment space where family and friends gather to watch TV, play games or merely enjoy each other’s company. Because they are such meeting spaces, they need ample space to place snacks, drinks and stretch out. The following living room furniture pieces will help your home be more comfortable for guests, and avoid having to use the floor.

1. End tables: End tables can be decorative as well as useful. They should be placed at the end of couches and next to other chairs as a place to set drinks, food and decorative elements.

2. Coffee tables: Not only do coffee tables serve as a place for drinks. Since they are larger, you can set games out on them, use as a foot rest (depending on household rules), and set snacks out for all to enjoy.

3. Ottoman: An ottoman is generally more of a foot rest that can occasionally have storage inside. They can also be turned into a game table, but should not be a place for drinks since they are not flat, hard surfaces.