The best furniture for big and heavy people. We test mattresses, recliners, dining chairs, toilet seats, and anything we can get out hands on!
There’s nothing quite like sitting on a friend’s couch….and breaking it. Not that I would know…it was a work couch that I broke… (allegedly) As a big and heavy guy, I’ve always been hyperaware of where I sit. Not only is it draining to stand for long periods of time but there are also fewer …
Finding heavy-duty dining chairs for your family can be a challenge. Believe it or not, there are actually many dining chair sets with a 500lb capacity out there but very few of them are comfortable or aesthetic enough to go in your home. Finding the best dining room chairs is a mix of frame material, …
There’s something about a recliner that just makes you feel at home. Unfortunately, if you have trouble standing up, it can get way too literal as your recliner becomes un-leavable. After my brother had his hip replaced he spent several weeks in his power lift recliner. He ate in it, he slept in it and …
If you’re heavy, finding furniture that looks great for more than a couple of months can be incredibly difficult. Even though the average BMI is rising year after year, most furniture companies and stores have no idea how to help out a larger clientele. When I was trying to figure out what, exactly, makes for …
“Go camping!” they said. “It’ll be relaxing!” they said. I guess they didn’t foresee the situation where my Walmart “Camp Chair For Big Guys” had two of the legs bend right in half and the seat tear, dumping me on the ground. While that day was a little bit painful and a whole heap embarrassing, …
Despite being very well off, my grandpa has had the same furniture on his patio for over 40 years. His kids have given him new patio furniture which has come on and gone but the same few items have been there since before I can remember. During that time, the chairs and the swing frame …
When I was younger, office chairs for obese people weren’t really a thing. Or maybe I just didn’t notice because I wasn’t as fat as I am now. Whatever the reason, I hadn’t give the issue a single though until my work chair started making some pretty concerning sounds. I know I’m not alone in …
Let’s speak frankly, as a fat guy, I spend a lot of time either sitting in a chair or looking for a chair to sit in. At least compared to the average person. All my years of being fat and looking for chairs have left me wondering, why is a comfortable chair for a fat …
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. We did …
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 possibly your spouse) are overweight, an inadequate bedframe …