From the monthly archives:

August 2009

Wood Bunk Beds Or Metal Loft Beds?

by Vedis Andes on August 13, 2009 · 0 comments

in Bunk Beds

Wood Bunk BedWhen it comes to buying loft beds or bunk beds, you are faced with two choices of material – wood or metal. Both materials are as sturdy and safe, but most people still opt for wooden bunk beds rather than metal ones.

I, for one, love wooden furniture very much. Oak bedsteads, teak armories, pine bookcases, cherry coffee tables, mahogany office tables, walnut dining sets, to name a few.

The natural aroma of wood, the durability of wood furniture that can bring life long usage and its beauty and elegance with age are the reasons why I love wood furniture shopping, especially at second hand stores.

Buying old pieces of old wooden bunk beds, bed frames or four-poster beds from friends or family members is money saving and worthy. With a little repair, painting, stripping, or staining, they will have a completely different look and taste.

The best part is that the wooden furniture pieces work great with a contemporary or a classical rustic theme home. No matter what your theme is, there is always a place for wood.

Metal bunk beds are usually made of tubular metal and thought to be a classic kid’s type of bedding. Unlike wood bunk beds, emendations are much difficult to make to metal bunk beds if any safety requirements are not up to par.

When comparing both wooden and metal loft beds, the newer, stylish beds are usually made of metal. Also, metal beds allow a greater amount of decoration than wooden beds, so these are quite popular with the feminine crowd.

Generally, the choice between buying a wood bunk bed or metal loft bed is completely personal and depends on the space and the style.

Whatever type of bunk bed or loft bed you choose to buy, safety is your main priority. Make sure that the bed is safe with proper guard rails and safety precautions.

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Relieve Lower Back Pain With Back Support

My boyfriend spends very long hours at his desk, which causes headaches and pain in his neck and eyes almost every day.

Will sitting up straight or changing his office chair help? He is currently using a soft neck pillow that doesn’t do much to support his neck. Could this also be contributing to the pain?

The headache and eye pain are probably due to a strain in the upper part of the neck. Get him to see a doctor or physiotherapist to diagnose his condition and try these recommendations:

* Sit with shoulders drooped and relaxed, elbows at right angles, wrist and hand at a comfortable position when using the computer, neck relatively upright, and visual field maintained horizontally.

* Choose a chair with a backrest that supports your entire back. Otherwise, use a good quality back support or lumbar support to help alleviate back pain.

A good back support which is made of molded, highly resilient foam, not only helps alleviate your lower back pain, but it also relieves tension and keep your spine in proper alignment.

* Invest in a good visco-elastic mattress to help prop up the natural curves and alignment of the spine.

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