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Free Returns, Full Landfills: The Cost of the Foam Mattress Industry

Free Returns, Full Landfills: The Cost of the Foam Mattress Industry

The free return policy sounds like a consumer win. Try the mattress for a hundred nights. If it doesn’t work for you, return it. No questions asked. Full refund. Unfortunately, the cost is millions...

Why You Need to Be Held: The Science of the Sleep Hug

Why You Need to Be Held: The Science of the Sleep Hug

There’s a reason spooning exists. Nobody invented it. Nobody published a study recommending it. Couples have been doing it for as long as there have been couples, simply because the body figured ou...

Why the Body Pillow is the Most Important Thing in Your Sleep Set Up

Why the Body Pillow is the Most Important Thing in Your Sleep Set Up

The sleep industry has made things more complicated than they need to be. For most side sleepers, the single most effective thing they can do for their sleep is also one of the simplest. It just re...

What Happens to Your Body While You Sleep: The Gravity Collapse

What Happens to Your Body While You Sleep: The Gravity Collapse

Most people who come to us have already tried everything. They’ve replaced the mattress. Sometimes twice. They’ve tried different pillows, firmer, softer, higher, flatter. They’ve adjusted the room...

The Partner Problem: Why Couples Are Struggling On Their Mattress

The Partner Problem: Why Couples Are Struggling On Their Mattress

One partner is sleeping fine. The other isn't. They've tried different pillows. They've tried different sides of the bed. They start to wonder whether the problem is them. It isn't. 

The One-Sided Mattress: How a Single Design Decision Cost You Years of Sleep

The One-Sided Mattress: How a Single Design Decision Cost You Years of Sleep

If you've ever wondered why your mattress developed a permanent dip in the middle, why rotating it only made things worse, or why the mattress you paid good money for seemed to give up on you after...

The Missing Piece in Injury Recovery: The Body Pillow

The Missing Piece in Injury Recovery: The Body Pillow

When people think about injury recovery, the focus is generally on movement during the day, such as stretching, manual therapy, and strength work. What’s often missed is the 6–8 hours where all of ...

Sleep Systems: What You Need to Know Before Buying a New Mattress

Sleep Systems: What You Need to Know Before Buying a New Mattress

Most mattresses are sold as fixed products, chosen based on how they feel in a brief showroom experience. A sleep system takes a broader approach, considering factors like alignment, pressu...

The Stress-Sleep Loop: Finding Rest in A Busy World

The Stress-Sleep Loop: Finding Rest in A Busy World

When stress disrupts your sleep and poor sleep fuels more stress, it's hard to break free. Learn why this happens, and how to finally regulate your nervous system for deep rest.

The Secret to a Pillow That Doesn’t Compress

The Secret to a Pillow That Doesn’t Compress

Like many people, I used to replace my pillow every couple of years after it inevitably became flat and started causing neck pain. It’s become so normal to do this because very few materials can wi...

How a Consistent Sleep Schedule Helps You Feel More Human

How a Consistent Sleep Schedule Helps You Feel More Human

Want better sleep? Your schedule matters more than you think. Learn how consistent sleep and wake times can reset your body clock, boost energy, and improve overall sleep quality.

How to Adjust to Daylight Savings Without Losing Sleep

How to Adjust to Daylight Savings Without Losing Sleep

The clocks are moving forward, and while the promise of longer days is exciting, losing an hour of sleep can throw off your routine. Many people experience grogginess, difficulty falling asleep, an...

Supporting Canadian Makers & Sustainable Craftsmanship

Supporting Canadian Makers & Sustainable Craftsmanship

In a world where mass production and fast fashion dominate the retail landscape, shopping local has never been more important. At Resthouse, we believe in supporting our Canadian makers—those who d...

Meet Coyuchi: The Pioneers of Organic Luxury Bedding

Meet Coyuchi: The Pioneers of Organic Luxury Bedding

Coyuchi has been leading the way in sustainable, organic bedding for over three decades. Now, through our exclusive partnership with Resthouse, Canadian customers can experience Coyuchi’s luxurious...

Winterizing Your Bedding for Cozy, Comfortable Sleep

Winterizing Your Bedding for Cozy, Comfortable Sleep

When temperatures drop, getting a good night's sleep can be challenging — too many layers, and you overheat, too few and you’re left shivering. Finding the best winter bedding is the key to stayin...