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Drying Out a Wet Mattress

I need suggestions for drying out a 22" thick all foam (latex core and memory foam build-up) mattress that's been soaked thru by water from roof leak. It is totally saturated. I intend to stand the mattress up on end on a tarp in the bedroom and shop-vac the drainage.

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Replacement Frame for a Sofa Bed

Where can I find a bed frame only for a pull out sofa bed?

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Iron Framed Bed

Fixing a Squeaky Bed

This is a guide about fixing a squeaky bed. A squeaky bed can make it difficult to sleep, especially if your partner tosses and turns during the night. Getting the squeak repaired will help make for a more restful sleep.

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Finding Parts to Repair a Sofa Bed

I'm trying to locate/buy a 5 foot sleeping sofa (queen size) rod. It is placed under the bed carriage to support it when a person sits down.

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Sofa Bed Frame Replacement

I need a replacement frame for a queen sofa sleeper.

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Refurbishing an Old Wicker Crib

I have a 44 year old wicker crib which is being called into service again. However, it's a bit creaky and brittle. Any suggestions please?

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How Do I Level a Sofabed When Folded Out?

I have a sofabed that sits on an uneven floor. When folded out, the foot of the bed is much lower than the couch. How can I prop up the "feet" of the fold-out bed to make it level? Thanks.

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Replacing Side Rails With a Bed Frame

I have a beautiful antique iron bed and the side rails don't support my mattress and box spring. I have a Hollywood frame but it's too high and doesn't allow attaching a headboard and footboard. Where can I find a low frame that will let me attach a headboard and foot board?

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Reattaching a Sofa Bed to Its Frame

How can I reattach the sofa bed to the frame? It is a Sofa Express product and they went out of business. Please help.

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Removing Bite Marks on Crib Rail

I need help. Does anyone know how you can remove teeth marks on a crib rail? Or at least make it look better? This crib is secondhand and was expensive when new, but the baby has left teethmarks. Mostly teeth "dents" because the finish is still intact. Thanks.

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Painting an Antique Bed

How do you paint a large 4 post antique, white bed with leather head and foot board?

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New Mattress Substitute

I have a sagging mattress and don't have the funds to replace it yet. I've stuffed towels underneath to help give it a boost. But, I was wondering if anyone else has any other suggestions to add a little more life to it.

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Mattress is Sinking in the Middle

My mattress is sinking a little in the middle and I don't have money at this time to buy another one. I heard that the egg crate pillow topper will assist and make sleeping on the mattress more comfortable. Is this true? Please share your advice. Thanks.

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Making a Mattress More Comfortable

Any tips for improving a new mattress? I thought I saw one on this site. We bought a new mattress set and I thought I did my homework but it is not comfortable and I'm ready to go out a get another one!

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Repairing the Underside of Furniture

My cats have torn the underside of my furniture to shreds. I'm glad it's the unseen, but I still need to repair it. My living room chairs, couch, and ever under my bed are damaged. Where can I find the batting/filler material, as well as the black thin felt-like material to recover the bottom of my furniture?

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Stopping a Bed From Squeaking

How do I get a bed to stop squeaking? After moving 11 months ago, the bed still squeaks, and it's time to ask for help. This is the 3rd time it's been set up in about 10 years. Wooden headboard, no footboard.

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Repair Your Box Spring Instead Of Replacing

Instead of buying a new box springs, I ripped the old cover and padding off of our current box springs. I padded the box springs with polyester padding and a padded bedspread. I used plastic tie down strips to anchor the padding to the springs.

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Fixing a Rice Bed

I have a king size rice bed. Due to frequent moving, etc. the post no longer tighten, the screws seem to be stripped, how may i fix this problem?

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Finding a Hole in an Aerobed

Finding a Hole in an Aerobed. How do I find a hole in my aerobed?

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