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Beds
Beds are where most people spend a third of their lives sleeping. Ask questions about these essential pieces of furniture here.
2,365 Questions
How do you secure a headboard to a platform bed?
There should be two holes in the side of the bed at the head end. Two long screws go into these and the 'legs' of the headboard are held in place with these. The 'legs' of the headboard generally have a channel cut in them to allow the legs to slide up and down so that the headboard can be adjusted fro height.
What is the dangers of tanning beds?
Tanning beds expose you to UV light which has been linked to cancer. Tanning beds can also cause premature wrinkles and damage to your skin cells. If the proper tanning lotions are used you can help prevent damage to your skin. I would suggest that you find out what type of skin you have and which tanning lotion is right for you. If you tan in moderation and protect yourself properly you can avoid some of the potentially harmful effects.
Fortunately for us, the mattress has now evolved into one of the most important pieces of household furniture which was born out of necessity rather than invention.
The early mattress was made out of whatever material could be found and was piled in the corner of a cave or other abode in order to protect yourself from the hard ground. Anything that was reasonably soft such as leaves, straw or animal skins would make an ideal mattress for our early ancestors. In the Bible, we read about Jacob using a stone for a pillow, which may have been ideal to wrestle with an angel all night, but it could not have been too comfortable.
Fast forward a few years to the Egyptian Pharaohs who came up with a better idea. They decided to make beds by raising a wooden platform off of the ground to sleep on. This was probably done more to protect themselves from snakes and other critters rather than being a comfortable alternative to sleeping on a mattress of leaves or straw. While the pharaohs slept up high on their wooden platform, more common Egyptians were still huddled up on mattresses made from stacks of palm leaves.
It was only when the Romans came along that it was decided that more comfort was needed. Their idea was to literally fall asleep in a tub of water, which could be seen as the first water beds. Once the water got too cold they moved to a swaying hammock or a sack stuffed with straw, feathers, sticks or wool.
The Renaissance period saw the introduction of higher quality materials such as silk and velvet which were used to cover the coarser ticking.
Over the next few hundred years, the mattress changed very little but the bed frame did. Ropes were woven in a tight lattice pattern to hold the mattress with a little more give. With use, the ropes would stretch and sag and had to be periodically tightened. It is said that this is where the term "sleep tight" originated.
By the early 19th century, there were major advances in sleep with the appearance of the cast iron bed frame together with cotton stuffed mattresses. These new beds were less likely to become infested with bugs that had plagued man for centuries as he tried to sleep.
Further down the line in 1865, the inner spring mattress was patented. This has become the model after which the majority of today's modern mattresses are based. Even though the inner spring mattress and box spring were patented in 1865, it was not until the 1930's that they became dominant in the bedding industry. After this point in time, technology really started taking off.
The 1940's and 50's saw futons and foam rubber appearing followed by the invention of the waterbed and the adjustable bed in the 1960's. The 1980's saw the introduction of the airbed. The 1990's were all about size, with the queen size bed actually taking over as the best selling size, beating the twin.
The last few years have seen the introduction of the Tempurpedic bed and the use of memory foam on just about every other type of mattress available.
We sure have come a long way from sleeping on a bed of leaves with a rock as a pillow. Thankfully, as man has evolved, so has the mattress and we can now sleep in the most comfort our money can buy.
If this does not answer your question, try using www.wikipedia.com and type in, "Mattress."
What are the different bedding categories?
Comforter, duvets, duvet covers, sheets, fitted sheets, flat sheets, pillows, pillow cases, shams, sheet sets, etc.
Will a deep pocket twin sheet fit an XL twin mattress?
'Deep pocket' refers to the thickness of the mattress (eg, 9 inches, 12 inches, etc). 'XL-twin' refers to the twin mattress being extra long, not extra large.
These are two different dimensions of sizing, and both must match the manufacturers description of what size mattress you own in order for the sheet to fit properly.
What is the measurement of a queen size bed frame?
Queen size bed frames are designed to fit bedding that measures 60 inches wide X 80 inches long. The actual dimensions of the bed frame will vary slightly depending on the style and material it is made of.
How much is a 3 bed room house?
Your question isn't answerable here. A three bedroom house might be bought for a dollar at auction, or may cost several hundred thousand dollars.
This is a much better question for a real estate agent in the area where you wish to buy.
Can you get pregnant by humping your bed?
Of course not - hump away well the first answer sucks.....you could if that bed has a dick...or some sort of tentacle...XD
Assembly instructions for canopy itm.art.122175?
This is a canopy which many people use to shield their vehicles from the elements. It is not difficult to assemble, but it is impossible to describe it in this short space. The product comes with an assembly manual with easy to read, clear instructions.
A three quarter bed is a bed which is a little longer and a little wider than a single bed. It's a just a few inches narrower than a double bed.
Can you sell a used mattress in Massachusetts?
No, but you can sell the sheets or whatever and toss a mattress in for free...
What are the Measurements for king size bed frame?
King size bed frames are designed to fit bedding that measures 76 inches wide X 80 inches long. The actual dimensions of the bed frame will vary slightly depending on the style and material it is made of.
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How did canopy beds come to existence?
They date back to a time when most windows did not have glass panes, the canopy of the bed was a practical way to reduce draughts.
What are the Dimensions for a queen size bedspread?
A Queen-sized bed is 60 x 80 inches (or 153 x 203 cm). When I make quilts intended to be bedspreads, I make them about 96 x 108 inches, or 8 feet by 9 feet. This allows an 18-inch overhang on each side and a little more at the foot of the bed. Hopes this helps.
I must confess, though, the current quilt I am working on is a Queen bedspread and I am doing it 96 x 102.
dave I measured my queen bed to make a bedspread (not quilt) the bed is 60 inches wide by 78 long then I measured from top of bed to floor which was 26 inches. I will make the bedspread 112 wide by 136 long as I want to cover pillows with spread and this should give me extra to tuck under. So I'll purchase 118 wide fabric at 4 yds. If I wanted to make shams I would make it 104 inches long. I did make a king size quilt which was 126 x 126 so it was just above the floor and I had made shams for it.
How do you miter the corner in bed?
take up 12 inches of the sheet at the edge about 45 degrees, place it at the top of the bed, fold under the remaining sheet. take the sheet you have place on top of the bed, and fold it under the bed. do the same for the other corners.
Assembly instructions for my stompa bed?
I have a pdf if required for the assembly instruction s for Stompa Scorpio High sleeper - if required email me guymadgwick@aol.com
