Few things are more frustrating than buying something new that doesn’t work. A significant financial investment like an air conditioner definitely should not be that way. There are key points to keep in mind when buying an air conditioner, and yes, you need to maintain it too. So if you have a fairly new air conditioner (less than a couple years old), read on for the reasons why it may not be working too well.

Too big. A unit that is too large will not remove humidity well. Too small. A unit that is too small will not get your home cool enough on the hottest days. Improper installation. Customers should pay attention to duct installation, unit location, and insulation amount. Low energy efficiency ratio. An air conditioner model with high efficiency is important. At minimum, air conditioners need to have a seasonal energy efficiency ratio (SEER) of 13. Higher SEER ratings will equal greater savings. Look for an Energy Star sticker that gives the energy efficiency rating or calculate the rating yourself by dividing the watt rating into the BTU. Dirty filter. Don’t forget to clean or replace your air conditioner’s filter. Dirty filters block air flow and will reduce your air conditioning system’s efficiency greatly. Air that does get through may carry dirt to the evaporator coil and limit the coil’s heat-absorbing ability. Some filters are reusable while others must be replaced. Filters should be cleaned or replaced every 1-2 months, when using the air condition often. Filters may need to be checked even more frequently if the air condition is on constantly, the house is dusty, or there are pets in the house. Dirty evaporator coil. Even with a clean filter, the evaporator coil will still collect dirt, just not as fast. The evaporator coil should be check every year and cleaned as necessary. For those with old air conditioners (from the 1970s and earlier), save energy by getting a new air conditioner as today’s most efficient air conditioners use 30% to 50% less energy to produce the same amount of cooling as air conditioners from the 1970s.

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Painting the woodwork. Ho hum. By woodwork I am referring to the skirting, the window and door frames (inside) and the doors.

All of these areas will probaly need preparation. By preparation I mean the following:

Remove nails and bits sticking out, whatever they are. Fill in any holes or cracks with a good quality filler, let it dry and sand it smooth. Rub down doors with a solution of sugar soap and water, or hot water and washing up liquid if you don’t have sugar soap. Make ‘em clean basically.

Vacumm. Yes vacuum all your dust and bits so they are totally gone. There is NOTHING in the world of decorating more infuriating than seeing bits of stuff all over your newly-glossed woodwork. o vacuum. If you can’t use a vacuum cleaner, ask your other half. She’ll know. If she doesn’t, you probably won’t be civilised enough to do painting. Watch telly instead.

Using a one-inch, a one-and-a-half-inch or even (max) a two-inch paintbrush, apply a good, full coating of acrylic primer undercoat (dries fast) to all woodwork, using smooth, even strokes. Do all the woodwork except the actual door. We’ll come to this in a minute.

When it’s dry (one hour on a warm day) do exactly the same with your top coat, which will probably be a white gloss. Smooth even strokes remember. Use enough paint to put a good coat on, but if it’s running after a few seconds, you’re using too much. In fact, why not use something like Crown Non-Drip-one-coat? A fantastic product. Can’t go wrong with it.

When it’s done. Leave it alone, don’t mess with it. any touching up can be done when it’s dry (about five hours in a warm room or whatever it says on the can).

The door is another matter. I prefer to use a mini foam roller and a mini roller tray and put several coats on. That applies to primer/undercoat and the gloss. Use a different roller for different paints of course. Throw the rollers away when you’re done. Wrap the gloss roller up in a plastic bag between coats. You’ll probaly need three coats of gloss because it doesn’t go on too thick, but does give a nice finish.

That’s it!

Keep the kids and the cat and the dog away until it’s dry.

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I want to draw attention to your ceiling. Take a look at it. Ceilings are an often neglected area of the room when it comes time to redecorate (or repair). There are so many things that you can do too, that are inexpensive, yet provide the simple elegance that speaks to your style. Choose decorative ceiling medallions, crown molding, ceiling domes, rosettes, or panel molding, just to name a few. Three of my favorite ways to accent a ceiling: ceiling medallions, ceiling domes, and crown molding.

One of the easiest and least time-consuming projects is the installation of a ceiling medallion. Although in the past they were made from plaster, today these decorative ornaments are made of lightweight polyurethane foam. This makes them much easier to handle. Ceiling medallions are used to draw attention to chandeliers and light fixtures, or to enhance crown molding. They can also be combined with a rosette and used to decorate an otherwise plain ceiling. You can use these architectural ornaments as wall decorations. Use several small ones in the hallway. Ceiling medallions are versatile and come in many styles and sizes. They can be painted to match any room. Ceiling medallions are one of the most popular architectural details.

Ceiling domes are similar to ceiling medallions in that they can transform any room into a work of art. However, they are larger and actually recessed into the ceiling, necessitating that they be planned for at the time of construction. Ceiling domes effectively enhance a foyer, dining room, living room, or even the bathroom.

Crown molding, also referred to as crown moulding, or cornice, is probably THE most important architectural element used to define any interior space. Most of today’s interior designers agree that every room benefits from the use of crown molding treatment. Crown molding smoothes the transition from wall to ceiling and does much to define the architectural style of a room. The size and style of crown molding used may vary widely, from a simple cove in a farmhouse kitchen to a large built-up cornice in a grand entry.

These are just a few of the architectural designs and accents you can use to enhance the overall experience of all who enter into your home. Just don’t forget the ceiling!

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High thread count Egyptian cotton bed sheets are a very popular item in the luxury bedding category recently. Fabric thread counts have spiraled to dizzying heights, and now range from 180 to 1500. Traditional wisdom counsels that fabric increases in softness as thread count increases, so shoppers gravitate toward high numbers when making their final purchasing decision. However, the rules for determining quality fabrics in the marketplace has changed. You can no longer make an apple-to-apple comparison between two bed sheet sets based strictly on thread count numbers.

Let’s begin to unravel the mystery of high thread count fabric with a simple definition of thread count: number of threads per square inch of fabric. That’s simple enough. Cut out a square inch of fabric, count the number of threads and there you have your thread count. The only problem is that you need a microscope to actually see the tiny threads. In fact the way professionals at textile mills get an accurate thread count is to have a sample of fabric analyzed at a lab – an expensive process.

If you did send your 1000tc, 1200tc, or 1500tc fabric to a lab, you might be surprised by the results. What you would learn is that:Thread size decreases as thread count increases.Threads are twisted (like the cords of a rope) before weaving to achieve higher thread count.Twisted threads are referred to as “multi ply,” and are usually not as durable as single ply threads.Fiber length is more important in creating a luxurious hand than thread count. Bed Sheet Fabric Terminology

Of coarse the average shopper does not have access to microscopes and textile labs, but can rely on a simple education about how fabrics are made to inform their bed sheets buying decision. It will help you to understand a few common fabric terms:

Thread sizeTwisted threadMulti ply, 2 ply, 3 ply, etc.Single plyStaple fiber length Let’s look a little closer now at each attribute. Thread size is fairly straight forward. It’s simply the diameter of the threads used to weave a fabric. Thread can be thin or thick, producing fabrics of different weights. But threads can also be twisted before weaving, as a way of producing thicker fabrics with a softer hand (feel) from thinner threads. A twisted thread is a combination of 2 or more threads that wrap around one another to form a single thread – kind of like a rope is made by wrapping several smaller ropes together to form one cord.

A twisted thread is also referred to as a multi ply thread and can be 2 ply, 3 ply, or more. A multi ply thread is usually weaker than a single ply, not because the twisting makes them weaker, but because the fiber length is usually shorter than a high quality single ply thread. Staple fiber length refers to the length of the individual cotton fibers that make up a single thread. Longer fibers come from better cotton and make stronger, smoother fabrics.

Shopping for Quality Bed Sheets

Now that you are armed with some basic technical knowledge, how will that help you select quality bed sheets? First you can know that single ply sheets are a pretty safe bet for quality. With single ply fabrics, higher thread count usually does indicate a more luxurious bed sheet fabric. Other factors that would affect fabric quality include the grade of the cotton used and the weaving process.

With current manufacturing limitations, single ply fabrics only go up to 500-600 threads per square inch. After that, all fabrics are multi ply. Fabrics over 1000tc are most likely triple ply or more. These super high thread count fabrics are not necessarily lower quality, in fact most of them feel great. Some critics say that because multi ply sheets are usually made of shorter fiber cotton, they will pill more easily and therefore be less durable. If this is true, it is offset by the fact that the fabric is thicker (heavier) than lower thread count fabrics, and more durable for that reason

So with sheet sets over 600tc, it’s a little more complex to assess quality. Retailers and wholesalers don’t have access to the fiber length of a sheet set. That information can only be obtained at the factory where the yarn is spun. Once the yarn is spun, there is no way to properly assess fiber length, even with lab tests.

What Should You Pay For High Thread Count Bed Sheets

Fabrics with thread count over 600 are still fairly new on the market, so they are a bit of a curiosity. Many people extrapolate in a linear fashion when imagining how these sheets will feel. They think, “If 500tc sheets are a really high thread count, and they feel this good. 1500tc sheets must feel 3 times better!” In fact most people cannot tell the difference between 500tc sheets and 1500tc. The fabrics can feel very similar. Usually there is a bigger difference when you compare sheets from one company and another, regardless of thread count, than different thread count sheets from the same company. In other words a set of 300tc bed sheets from a company that uses high quality cotton and manufacturing processes will feel better than a 1000tc sheet set from a company that uses lower quality cotton and manufacturing.

Even though it’s tempting to compare bed sheets between two companies simply by the thread count number, the quality can differ widely. The old saying, “you get what you pay for,” definitely applies to shopping for bed sheets. Usually companies charge more because the quality of the cotton is so good or the manufacturing process is advanced. Truly fine Egyptian cotton bed sheets provide luxurious comfort that will last for many years, much longer than lower quality sheets. So when it comes time to chose sheets for your bedroom, invest in a quality set from a good company.

Will Robertson is owner of

Awnings are an economical and efficient way to shade a deck or
patio from the hot glaring sun or cold winds and rain. The
great thing about choosing an awning is that you could go with a
design whereby the awning is out all the time or if you prefer a
retractable awning that can be pulled back when you want to
enjoy sunlight and open air. As you will discover in this
article, there are many reasons why you should buy an awning.
To get you started, we will provide you with the top five!

Design and Adaptability

One of the greatest benefits of both the standard and
retractable awning is that they can enhance the design of any
architectural building. In other words, when choosing an awning
for your home, no matter what the structure design, the awning
will add curb appeal. Because of this, you enjoy the
functionality as well as the adaptability of the awning.

Standard awnings have been used for centuries for their beauty
and functionality, offering endless possibilities for enhancing
any structure and décor. However, in recent years, the
retractable awning was developed only further adding shape,
dimension, and color, thus producing style and character that
can actually increase the value of a home.

Massive Selection

Another benefit of the awning is that with such a wide selection
of shapes, sizes, and colors, they can be used in the front or
the rear of the home. With this, you can emphasize a unique
architectural feature or improve the overall appearance of the
home simply by choosing an innovative design.

For instance, if the front of your home lacks drama, you can
make an impact simply by adding a standard or retractable
awning. On the other hand, if your home is already
architecturally sound, then you could use retractable awning or
a subtle color to soften the entrance. Because of such a great
selection, you can dramatically change the appearance of your
home, both front and back.

Energy Efficient

If you have a home that receives the hot afternoon sun, or
perhaps is not protected from harsh winter elements, then you
are paying too much on your energy bill. Using an awning is an
excellent way to maintain inside temperature. When you consider
that 20% of the work performed by an air conditioning unit is
due to solar radiation through windows, you can see how an
awning would benefit. In fact, studies have been performed on
both standard and retractable awnings showing that as much as
77% of heat gain within the home can be reduced by using an
awning.

Extended Living Space

By adding an awning over a deck, patio, pool area, carport, or
grilling area, you can actually extend your living space. For
instance, if you love to have family and friends over on the
weekend for barbecues but because of the hot sun, the party ends
up in the house, crowded and uncomfortable, then an awning
provides additional space where people can mingle and eat
without feeling the intensity of the sun.

Wood and Siding Protection

When a home’s exterior, whether wood or vinyl siding, is
constantly exposed to the sun, it will begin to fade and wear.
Again, if you have an area on the front or backside of your home
that is in direct sunlight, an awning would protect the home
from damage. In this case, a retractable awning would be an
excellent choice, using it during the heat of the day and
closing it up in the cooler hours.

Just as an awning will protect the exterior of your home from
the sun, it is also beneficial against hail, wind, snow, and
rain. Then, if you have outside furniture that is also exposed,
it too would be protected.

Dion Semeniuk has researched many types of awnings to see the benefits of each. To learn more about his findings, please visit awning-directory.com awning-directory.com

The popularity of loft conversions is - pardon the pun - going through the roof! The additional room, literally transforms your home and probability more crucially, adds significant value to the property. Whilst it is usually a little easier to do a standard extension on a house, a loft conversion will almost certainly put more value on the house. One of the most important rules to follow when undertaking a loft conversion is to remember that you can’t just go ahead with the work, as you do need to check whether or not you’re going to break any laws first! If the loft is to become habitable accommodation, (like in the case of a home office) you certainly need to comply with the Building Regulations, and you may even need Planning Permission.

The Building Regulations are there to ensure that a reasonable level of health and safety is maintained. Where an existing roof construction is to be altered, the roof must continue to be adequately supported usually via load-bearing studwork onto load-bearing elements such as internal walls or new steel beams. To ensure that the existing structure is suitable for carrying additional loads of the loft conversions, it may be necessary to dig trial holes to check the existing foundations to internal and external walls, and it may be that existing lintels will need to be replaced. It is unlikely that the existing ceiling joists will be adequate for the new floor loading and new joists will need to be inserted. Loft stairs must offer a safe means of access; a typical loft staircase construction fits between an existing wall and a purpose built partition stud wall with wiring installed for lighting. The minimum headroom on staircases and corridors is 2 metres. In circumstances where there is insufficient space to achieve this height, a minimum headroom at the centre of the stair of 1.9 metres may be acceptable.

A loft conversion specification dictates that a handrail must be fitted 900 to 1000mm above the pitch line of the stairs or the floor of any landing, fitted with vertical rails. The specifications and plans can get a little scary, but provided the conversion is carried out by skilled and preferably professional people, it can be completed in next to no time. Just remember to comply with regulations; you’d hate to be paid an un-wanted visit by your local council officials, they’re always ready to pounce!

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When it comes to buying a new refrigerator, or refrigerator-freezer combination, there are a number of factors that need to be considered before you make your purchase. Factors that will, influence the best buy for you are in three broad categories: The environment where the appliance is to be installed The environment where the appliance is to be installed The load you will place on the appliance The total cost of owning and operating the appliance.

At Myshopping.com.au you can compare a great range of appliances, and assess them according to their specifications, brands, prices and vendors.

The environment

Most kitchens have a refrigerator, but not all are located in the kitchen. Before you make a decision about the appliance, you need to measure the space it will occupy. Make sure you measure the available width, height and depth, taking into account the space available for opening the refrigerator doors. Remember that fridges generate heat on the outside in order to cool the inside the cabinet, therefore there needs to be adequate space around the unit to allow the heat to dissipate. If it is to be enclosed within a cavity, be sure there is ventilation available through the top of the cavity. You can choose a refrigerator to be modelled to reflect and enhance the d?cor of the kitchen into which it is being installed.

There are a number of basic design differences that you can consider. Each different design has an impact on how it fits into your environment as well as other aspects of the unit.

Single compartment refrigerators are units with only fresh food space and no freezer compartment. They are generally automatic defrost units.

Single door refrigerators have a small freezer compartment built into the main cabinet. These are usually manual defrost and are often referred to as small bar refrigerators.

Cyclic defrost refrigerator/freezers are generally two door units in which the freezer unit is manually defrosted, but the fresh food compartment defrosts automatically using either natural warming of the cabinet during the ‘off cycle’, or a small electric heater on the refrigerator evaporator.

Frost-free refrigerators are generally two door models that have automatic defrost in both the freezer and fresh food compartments. Well-designed frost-free refrigerators can have a lower energy use than cyclic defrost models of the same size

Vertical/Upright freezers are front-opening door freezers allowing contents to be accessed and loaded quickly, thus minimising the time that the door is open.

Chest freezers have a top opening lid and are generally more economical than vertical freezers but less convenient to use, and are manual defrost.

Within the two-door category, units are available with top freezer compartments, bottom freezer compartments or as side-by-side units. Generally speaking, top of bottom door freezers are more energy efficient than side-by-side units, which are also limited in shelf-width space. Side-by-side fridges however, do offer some benefits in kitchens with limited space because the doors are not as wide as doors on top or bottom door freezer units. You can search Myshopping.com.au to compare the prices and performance specifications of these different model combinations.

The load

The load you place on the appliance affects how effective it is as a refrigerator, and how much it costs you in the long run. It all boils down to size. What capacity refrigerator should you buy? To answer that question, you need to consider what-and how much of it-you will put into it. So let’s look at size first.

Small refrigerators are typically 200 litres to 280 litres, medium 280 litres to 400 litres, large from 400 litres to 560 litres and extra large from 560 litres to 800 litres. Depending on the lifestyle you lead and how often you shop for fresh foods, two people need around 220 litres to 280 litres of refrigerator capacity. For each additional person, add another 30 litres. A family of four therefore, should consider a refrigerator/freezer capacity of something in the order of 300 litres to 360 litres. You can search Myshopping.com.au for refrigerators of different capacities.

Getting the right size is important. If your fridge on average is not at least two thirds full, or your freezer at least three quarters full, it’s probably too big for your needs. A refrigerator that’s too big and not kept filled wastes energy and costs more to run. A fridge that’s too small has you constantly rearranging food to make it all fit, which results in wastage of energy because of long periods the door is open and wasted time.

Also consider the load from the point of view of the shelving capacity of the unit. If you’re simply stocking it with large quantities of packaged food, you may need only small crisper capacity. On the other hand if fresh vegetables and fruit are a large party of your pantry, then you need a unit with substantial crisper capacity. Shelf adjustments and strength are important. Flimsily constructed plastic shelving cannot withstand heavy loads, especially door shelving. You need also to be able to adjust shelving heights to suit the kinds of foods you are putting in the unit.

The less time a fridge door remains open, the less energy it will consume. Therefore a fridge/freezer with easy access is easier to stock, and easier to use things you need quickly. The temperature control is how you manage the load of your fridge. Make sure you know where the thermostat control is located and how it is adjusted, this will help you manage the load of the unit for efficient energy use and constant temperature.

Cost

Here are a couple of facts that you may not be aware of. A typical refrigerator uses between 600 and 900-kilowatt hours of electricity per year, which makes it the single most expensive appliance in many households, making up 20% or more of the total residential electricity consumption. Nearly all households have at least one refrigerator and about 30% own two. Nearly 60% of households own a separate freezer. So, it’s not just the cost of the refrigerator that’s important, it’s also the cost of owning it.

The working life of most fridges is in the order of ten years. This is not to say that fridges can continue to work satisfactorily for longer, nor that some a poorly manufactured and give up the ghost after seven years. However a quick calculation of ten years of 20% of your household electricity consumption will soon tell you how much it will cost over its life. So how do you make a choice that will result in the lowest cost? Use the energy rating star system.

Every major refrigerator and freezer manufacturer has their goods tested by Standards Australia and Standards New Zealand and are regulated for energy labelling in Australia. They are also regulated for MEPS (minimum efficiency standards). The results of these tests are published and a label is attached to the product advising of that unit’s performance. This performance rating is given a ’star’ rating, which enables you to compare different energy consumption levels of different brands, capacities and types of refrigerator/freezers. You can use Myshopping.com.au to make this comparison very easily.

Summary

The following points are a quick summary of the things that will help you buy the right refrigerator/freezer for your situation. Use Myshopping.com.au to make comparisons between makes and models of specifications, energy ratings, price and vendors.

Generally, larger refrigerators consume more energy. A model that is too large will waste space and energy; too small could mean extra trips to supermarket and inconvenience, and inefficient use of the cabinet.

It is generally cheaper to run one large refrigerator than two small ones. However, a quick check of the energy consumption on the label will give you accurate comparison.

Top or bottom freezer units are generally more efficient than side-by-side units. You can check the stars and the energy consumption to compare.

Automatic ice-makers and through-the-door dispensers will increase both the energy use (typically 100 to 150 kilowatt hours/year) and the purchase price, but may add convenience and reduce energy wastage by not having the door opened as frequently.

Manual defrost models use less energy than frost-free models, but only if they are defrosted regularly enough to remain energy efficient.

If two different sized refrigerators use the same amount of energy, the larger model can be considered more efficient because it keeps more space cold with same amount of electricity.

Andrew Gates for myshopping.com.au/ comparison online shopping service MyShopping.com.au. MyShopping.com.au helps you compare the different myshopping.com.au/PT–263_Fridges_Freezers refrigerators from different brands in terms of specifications and accessories. You can also compare prices from hundreds of different brands and vendors

One of the largest and fastest growing consumer markets are home security systems. From city dwellers to farmers, home security systems provide residents with the security and peace of mind that they seek when away from home or at night when they are most vulnerable to break-ins and attacks. This lucrative market can get very pricey for consumers, but it doesn’t have to be that way if you follow several important tips as outlined below.

The thought of having one’s home ransacked while away or, worse, while sleeping at night is the ultimate feeling of being violated. While most crime is fairly widespread, many crooks will sweep through a neighborhood and break into several homes over the course of a few nights. Particularly during the summer when many homeowners are away, scores of houses can get hit before the police are able to establish a pattern. Fortunately, when homes are equipped with an alarm system, the police are immediately notified and patrol cars are dispatched. The more homes equipped with alarm systems, the greater the chance that crooks will be caught or stopped in their tracks.

Most home security systems come with a wall mounted keypad that controls vulnerable break in sections of your home including doorways, windows, and through the garage and/or by way of the basement. Typically, you will have to sign a one year contract in order to receive the best benefits including receiving the keypad for free and/or one or two months free with your purchase.

Before signing any contract determine if there is an escape clause that allows you to cancel the contract if unsatisfied with it for whatever reason. If there isn’t an escape clause you could end up being stuck with a system that is inferior or doesn’t offer the level of protection you seek such as an automatic call to the authorities to check out your home.

One big advantage of a home security systems is that most insurance companies will give you a deduction of ten percent or more off of your homeowner’s policy. In addition, you can save more money if you sign up with a plan that offers a coupon through a mass mailing or via a newspaper advertisement. Altogether, you may be able to reduce the cost of a security system by as much as one third if you shop around, aggressively compare plans, and take the insurance discount.

Jeff is the owner of ukremortgagesite.co.uk Homeowner Loan Guide one of the Uk’s leading secured loan quote providers. If you are searching for that low rate on a secured loan then visit our site today for a free no obligation quote. We provide great rates that compate to leading lenders like settlement-settlement-loan.co.uk Abey National.

I want to talk about my favorite of all wallpaper borders. Basically, it is my favorite because it has a simple design and easy to coordinate look that goes with almost any decor. Basically, all you have is a house on a field that stands alone. There are different kinds of this border which differ from manufacturer to manufacturer. Still, they all have the same basic theme.

If you are planning on using red house wallpaper borders for your walls, I suggest you have a room that is very American. Use a lot of reds, whites, and blues. It might seem a little strange but for the most part, you will be getting a red house that stands on grass. You will want some kind of matching to occur between your room and that border. I recommend you try and blend that border with the rest of the room by placing a few paintings of landscapes on the walls as well.

To purchase this wall paper, you can trust many different internet companies. One of the best I have found doesn’t even have its own site. A small family owned company operating off of E-bay sells the red house border for only $8.00. I think you can really trust that they will send you everything you need relatively quickly.

So, if you are looking for something to compliment your western style room, look no further than the simple, eye pleasing, red house wallpaper border. I told you what kind of room you could use it in, what decor you should have, where to buy it, and for how much. Now it’s all up to you to make the decision.

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A bed is a bed is a bed. Um, not so much. There are more types of beds and mattresses than Carter has liver pills. I didn’t realize more than when my last bed collapsed on me and I had to go out and get a new one. If you think shopping for a new auto is tough, try shopping for a new bed with all the options you have. So, how many types of beds are there? Well, let’s see. Let’s start with your typical twin bed. A twin bed is basically a small bed for one person. Trust me on this. You don’t want to try to squeeze two people into a twin bed and if you’re really obese you may have trouble fitting into one of these as well.

Then there are your beds for more than one person, which are basically queen and king. Honestly, there is very little difference between the two except that king beds are a little bigger. These are your typical beds that your typical married couple buy. I’ll cover variations of these later.

Then you’ve got your bunk beds. You know, the kind you and your little brother had when you were growing up. I actually had 2 friends who had bunk beds. The older one got the bottom and the younger one got stuck on top. That’s usually how it works unfortunately. First come, first served.

If you want to know the percentage of each of those general types sold it goes something like this. Queen beds, 50%, king beds 20%, twin beds 25% and bunk beds 5%. These numbers actually vary from country to country but in the US that’s pretty much the breakdown.

But it doesn’t end there. Then you’ve got your traditional flat beds, your wall beds, your water beds, your paediatric beds and so on.

Then you have the different styles of all these different kinds of beds. For twin you have long and extra long. Same for queen and king of course. You have traditional beds with straight head and foot boards. Then there are beds with neither of these. Then you have your twin beds made for inner spring mattresses. Then you have your canopy beds. They’re the ones that literally have a canopy over your head. You see a lot of these in movies. They do look kind of fancy. Then you have your drawer bed, which pretty much looks like a dresser drawer. Then you’ve got your slat beds. Those are beds where the footboards actually have slats in them. Oh and of course you can also get these in wide styles.

Then of course there are your types of mattresses. You have your feather mattress, your latex foam mattress, your water bed mattress, your tempur-pedic mattresses, your pillow top mattresses, and on and on.

You can literally write a book on all the different types of beds and mattresses that are available but I won’t attempt to do that here. As to which is the best type of bed and mattress for YOU, well, that all depends on your age, health, marital status, sleep habits and a lot of other factors.

Like I said. More beds than you can imagine.

Michael Russell
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