It was getting late, and the movers still hadn’t arrived with the beds or the crib, so I tucked my three kids (5, 2, and 11 months) into bed on an air mattress on the floor of an otherwise empty bedroom. I wanted to tell the kids that, once everything was set up, their room
Lucky works for the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture. Her job is to track down spotted lanternfly eggs before they can hatch and cause trouble. She could have joined the police force, but during her training she discovered that would involve biting suspects—something she didn’t enjoy. So Lucky, a German Shepherd, joined the ranks of pest
As dogs age, they tend to sleep more and lose muscle mass, leaving less natural cushioning around their pressure points. As a result, they’re more likely to experience joint pain. Many senior dogs also develop arthritis or sustain injuries that cause discomfort. The best orthopedic dog beds help relieve the pain associated with these issues.
Honorable Mentions Not everything we test makes the cut as a pick, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad mattress topper. Here are a few that our testers slept on and got a good night’s sleep with but didn’t love as much as the picks above. Avocado Alpaca Topper for $1,240: If you’re looking for
I’ve tested over 100 mattresses ranging from $200 to $14,000 as a sleep reporter. I’ve learned that to find a truly quality mattress that will last you a decade, you should expect to spend at least $1,000. That said, outliers do exist, and you can certainly get a good night’s sleep for less: Take the
Pets can add plenty of joy to life, but the hair cats and dogs leave behind on floors, furniture, and clothes can be frustrating to deal with. If you have pets, you’re probably no stranger to pet hair removers. You likely also know that some tools work better than others — and finding the best
