Bad allergies can make it extremely difficult to get a good nights rest. There is nothing worse than waking up with a completely stuffed up nose or having a sneezing fit in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, however, there are dozens of common allergens that you tend to find in the bedroom. Given that most people spend at least …
How Cold is too Cold for Sleep? Drawbacks of a Super Cool Bedroom
Everyone loves cocooning themselves in their bed covers as they drift off to sleep in a cool bedroom. Whether you have the air conditioning on blast on a hot summer night, or the heat on low in the dead of winter, no matter what the season, a cool bedroom is always more comfortable. However, in adjusting your AC or your …
Are Blackout Curtains Toxic? Should you Avoid Them?
Blackout curtains are excellent for blocking out almost all the sunlight that can possibly enter your bedroom. However one of the biggest concerns for people looking into this blackout solution is safety. After all, the last thing you want is to inadvertently damage your health by trying to get a better night’s rest. Ultimately, given that many blackout curtains are …
5 Common Allergens and Where They Are Hiding in Your Bedroom
Have you ever started sneezing in the middle of the night? Ever get itchy eyes after 5 minutes of being in your bedroom? If you have ever experienced these symptoms or any other similar allergy symptoms particularly when you are in your bedroom, you aren’t alone. The bedroom is one of the more common places in your house for allergens. …
How to Freeze Your Bed Sheets (and other ways to keep your bed cool)
If you live anywhere where the climate is remotely warm, the hottest months of the year can make staying cool at night quite difficult. AC helps keep the temperature down and a soft blowing fan is refreshing, but nothing compares to the heavenly feeling of cold bedsheets in the late evening. How can you have cool bed sheets you might …
5 Benefits of Sleeping with Windows Open (and when to keep them shut!)
If you think you get a better night’s rest when your windows are open, you are probably right. Sleeping with open windows can leave you feeling energized and refreshed in the morning much more so than with your windows and door shut. But how? What exactly is it about the fresh air from outside that seems to help us sleep …
Everything About Using a Humidifier AND a Fan in Your Bedroom
Most people understand the purpose of using a fan or a humidifier. But is using a fan and a humidifier in the same room a good idea? Well… it really depends. There are a lot of things to consider. However, people that don’t have a background in HVAC or air quality control often don’t understand the effects of using a …
5 Best Humidifiers for White Noise Based on Customer Reviews
Humidifiers are great. Nothing helps you get to sleep better than a running humidifier when the air is bone dry. However, the added moisture in the air that humidifiers create is not the only benefit of sleeping with a humidifier. For many, the gentle white noise that humidifiers emit is what helps people fall asleep so easily. In turn, for …
How to Blackout Windows While Still Allowing Air Flow
There are dozens of different blackout solutions for your windows to choose from. From blackout window film to blackout curtains, the most common methods can be extremely effective at achieving total blackness in your bedroom even during the day. However, one of the biggest downsides of blacking out your windows is that by doing so, you most often block airflow …
Do Blackout Curtains Insulate like Thermal Curtains?
As you can imagine, blackout curtains are most commonly used to create complete blackness in a living space, even during the day. Given that these curtains are typically quite thick, people often wonder if these curtains insulate as well. Furthermore, when so many blackout curtains are also advertised as thermal insulating, people commonly wonder if they truly do block heat …
Ultimate Guide to Blacking Out Your Bedroom for Better Sleep
We all know that a dark room is best for sleep. Light from either the rising sun or electronic devices can prevent us from getting good quality sleep and staying asleep. However, despite the fact that most people already know this, it isn’t very common for people to take the steps needed to darken their rooms for better sleep. Even …
Are Blackout Curtains Toxic? Should you Avoid Them?
Blackout curtains are excellent for blocking out almost all the sunlight that can possibly enter your bedroom. However one of the biggest concerns for people looking into this blackout solution is safety. After all, the last thing you want is to inadvertently damage your health by trying to get a better night’s rest. Ultimately, given that many blackout curtains are …
How to Blackout Your Home’s Windows with Paint
Although there are numerous ways to blackout your windows, one of the most foolproof solutions to achieving total blackness inside is by painting over your windows. Sure, blackout curtains and shades work well but they often don’t darken your room completely. No matter what, somehow there always seems to be a little bit of sunlight that shines around the edges …
17 Electronic Lights That Keep you Awake (and what to do about them)
Every day it seems like more research comes out claiming how electronic light impacts our sleep. It’s no secret that being exposed to electronic light late at night can hurt your quality of sleep and your ability to fall asleep as well. Staring at your phone or your computer in complete darkness is certainly not good for getting to sleep, …
Definitive Guide to Cleaning your Blackout Curtains
Blackout curtains are one of the most beloved inventions for people who want a pitch-black sleeping environment. When used correctly, these curtains can block out all sunlight, even in the middle of the day. However, blackout curtains just like any heavy curtains can easily pick up grime. Whether it be dust, hair, dirt, or even mold, curtains can be one …
How to Blackout Windows While Still Allowing Air Flow
There are dozens of different blackout solutions for your windows to choose from. From blackout window film to blackout curtains, the most common methods can be extremely effective at achieving total blackness in your bedroom even during the day. However, one of the biggest downsides of blacking out your windows is that by doing so, you most often block airflow …
Do Blackout Curtains Insulate like Thermal Curtains?
As you can imagine, blackout curtains are most commonly used to create complete blackness in a living space, even during the day. Given that these curtains are typically quite thick, people often wonder if these curtains insulate as well. Furthermore, when so many blackout curtains are also advertised as thermal insulating, people commonly wonder if they truly do block heat …
Are Blackout Curtains Soundproof Like Noise Reducing Curtains?
Most people know that when companies market products, they will often toss in buzz words to make products much more appealing than they actually are. Much of the time, these buzz words aren’t always representative of the actual product. Curtain manufacturers certainly are not an exception to these marketing methods. Blackout curtains are often marketed as “soundproof” or “sound-reducing” making …
Is it Safe to Put Aluminum Foil on Windows?
Putting aluminum foil over windows is a quick and easy way to blackout your windows that has been practiced for decades. Not only that but this method is quite popular as well. However, given that this method looks quite peculiar, naturally, you might wonder if it’s safe to put aluminum foil over windows. Although your windows might look odd to …
How to Blackout Oddly Shaped Windows
Blacking out standard size windows is often quite easy. In most cases, all you need to do is throw up some blackout curtains and voila, you now have quickly and effectively blacked out your curtains. However, not all windows are built the same. Whether you live in an old colonial house, a uniquely designed modern home or another living situation …
Ultimate Guide to Soundproofing Your Bedroom for Better Sleep
Nothing is more irritating than trying to go to fall asleep while there is ruckus outside of your room. Whether you live in an apartment building in the middle of a big city or a quaint town out in the country, noise pollution can be a real problem in any area. However, there are most certainly precautions you can take …
5 Closest Things to a Soundproof Pillow You Can Buy
When pitched the idea of a “soundproof pillow” many people imagine a pillow made from some special high tech material that blocks out all sound when you lay on it. Either that or people imagine a pillow that creates a magical invisible soundproof bubble around your head when you lay on it. Unfortunately, these types of pillow don’t exist. If …
How to Make a Soundproof Headboard
We all know that creating a peaceful and quiet environment in your bedroom is important for getting good quality sleep. Furthermore, there is no better way to get started soundproofing your bedroom than to install a noise muffling headboard. Unfortunately, however, despite the fact that that are numerous types of headboards you can buy, you would be hard-pressed to find …
5 Best Humidifiers for White Noise Based on Customer Reviews
Humidifiers are great. Nothing helps you get to sleep better than a running humidifier when the air is bone dry. However, the added moisture in the air that humidifiers create is not the only benefit of sleeping with a humidifier. For many, the gentle white noise that humidifiers emit is what helps people fall asleep so easily. In turn, for …
Are Privacy Bed Tents Soundproof?
Privacy bed tents are excellent for anyone who wants to get a quick snooze and block out the stress and distractions of the outside world. It is quite the calming experience to crawl into your own darkened space to have some time for yourself. However, you might be interested in knowing if light is the only thing these privacy bed …
Soundproof Sleeping Closures: 3 DIY Ideas to COMPLETELY Block Sound
There are dozens of ways in which you can make minor and tweaks and changes in your bedroom to block sound from the outside world. From using thick rugs to block the noise from people on the floor below to using window inserts to muffle the outside ruckus, you can spend all day making these little tweaks and changes so …
White Noise Machine vs Fan for Better Sleep
It’s amazing how much better you can sleep with the help of some background noise coming from a device or appliance. White noise machines are actually devices designed for the purpose of creating this soothing background noise. However, you may already know that simple table fans can create gentle background noise as well to fall asleep to. Naturally, you might ask …
Using a White Noise Machine for Better Sleep: Everything You Need to Know
White noise machines can be extremely effective devices for getting a better nights rest. However, people are often left a bit confused when they first hear the term “white noise machine”. After all, the concept of a device with the purpose of creating noise to help you go to sleep might seem counter-intuitive at first. Given that this type of …
Are Blackout Curtains Soundproof Like Noise Reducing Curtains?
Most people know that when companies market products, they will often toss in buzz words to make products much more appealing than they actually are. Much of the time, these buzz words aren’t always representative of the actual product. Curtain manufacturers certainly are not an exception to these marketing methods. Blackout curtains are often marketed as “soundproof” or “sound-reducing” making …
3 Easy Ways to Soundproof a Bedroom Doorway WITHOUT a Door
So you moved into a new place and everything is good and well until you realize… you don’t seem to have a bedroom door. Obviously, this can be a bit of a problem. Whether you moved into a renovated attic, a bedroom that has yet to be finished or another living space that is missing this vital fixture, falling asleep …
Supplies and Tools for Soundproof Headboard
Supplies Needed… 1.) 1/2 inch thick sheet of plywood Found here on Amazon! (you will need two of these joined together to replicate the dimensions of the headboard I made) 2.) 10 by 12-inch acoustic soundproof tiles Found here on Amazon! 3.) Wood glue Found here on Amazon! 4.) Wood stain/finish and a rag Found here on Amazon! 5.) Heavy-duty …
7 Best Tech Gadgets for Better Sleep
The innovative technology of the 21st century has transformed the way we communicate, work, and entertain ourselves. Little do many people know that today’s technology can drastically improve your sleep quality as well. Here you can check out 7 of the most state-of-the-art gadgets to get a better nights rest. Philips SmartSleep Therapy Lamp This device is essentially both an …
