The best furniture for big and heavy people. We test mattresses, recliners, dining chairs, toilet seats, and anything we can get out hands on!
With the number of articles that I’ve written lately about outdoor furniture for plus size people, you’d think I got fat and moved outside. Well, I did just move into a house with a yard and patio for the first time…but I was always fat. The difficulty of finding heavy duty furniture was one of … Read more
There is nothing quite as relaxing as sitting in a rocking chair on your porch. Unless, of course, your rocking chair experience is accompanied by creaks, groans, and the imminent prospect of your rocking chair collapsing and possibly impaling your leg with a shard of wood. The best outdoor rocking chairs are designed in a … Read more
When my wife and I were first married we spent way way too much money on a mattress. While an $800 mattress isn’t at all expensive in the world of premium mattresses, it was a large investment for us. If the mattress was amazing, I would have not regrets…but it wasn’t. The reason that I … Read more
Having regular dinners together is one of the best things that couples and families can do to strengthen their relationships. When my wife and I were dating in college we made it a point to take study breaks and connect during meal-times as much as possible. This became even more true when we had kids. … Read more
When I was younger and far more innocent, I had no idea that anything like a heavy-duty gaming chair existed. I sat on our old spinning computer chair with paper-thin padding in our living room until my butt went numb. It usually took about 15 minutes. My “computer time” in those days was a max … Read more
When I was younger, my family didn’t have beach chairs. Or camp chairs. Or any sort of outdoor chairs. I don’t know if my parents thought they were for lazy people (more likely: we just couldn’t afford them) but we never invested in anything that would make our short beach trips more comfortable. What we … Read more
Few things are more frustrating than a crusty yellow chair mat. You know the kind. You probably first rolled around on one in elementary school and they’ve been at every place you’ve worked. Chair mats yellow and crack so quickly that there have been long stretches of time when I have actually set my rolling … Read more
Looking for the best high-end massage chair? Easy…just go buy the most expensive one (here on Amazon). But if you’re looking for the best massage chair under $2000….things get a bit trickier…. When I was newly married (and stressed out of my mind), I remember going to a friend’s wedding. They had decided to have … Read more
When was the last time you looked at your bedframe and wondered if it’s the reason that you’re not having a good night’s sleep? Well, if you’re reading this article- that might be on your mind right now! The truth of the matter is, if you and your spouse and overweight, an inadequate bedframe can … Read more
Every year during the holidays my wife and I have to visit our respective families. Due to divorces, remariiages, etc. we end up visiting and sleeping at 3-4 different houses during the weeks I have off work. During this time my sleep situation could be better. I’ve slept on the floor, on a heavy duty … Read more