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 …
Ultimate Guide to Allergy-Proofing your Bedroom for Better Sleep
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 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 …