When Jo Ann Hahs was a child, her mother sewed with a sewing machine that used a treadle. Fascinated by this, Hahs began sewing doll dresses when she was 7. She continued sewing in 4-H where her ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

It may be helpful to get an option that is slightly smaller than your bed. This can help prevent the blanket from sliding ...

If you often toss and turn at night while struggling to get comfortable, you are not alone. Sleepless nights can leave you feeling drained, and one easy solution is to invest in a weighted blanket.

“Does anyone make weighted blankets in colors other than mental illness gray?” wrote someone one Twitter recently. It’s a good point. Mid-gray is the most common weighted blanket color and, frankly, ...

Some people believe that using a weighted blanket when they sleep can help reduce stress and promote calm. "In the same way as a hug or a baby’s swaddle, the gentle pressure of a weighted blanket may ...

Better quality sleep = better life.

Touch has long been studied and found to be extremely healing. Empirical evidence shows how touch decreases blood pressure, heart rate, levels of emotional and physical pain, and significantly reduces ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The hug of a cozy weighted blanket feels like a dream until you start to overheat. Sweating during sleep ...