In 2014, Admiral William H. McCraven told University of Texas graduates that if they wanted to change the world, they should start by making their bed. The speech went viral and became a book, ...

Every morning, it happens without question. Duvets are pulled tight. Pillows are fluffed. The bed, now perfect, marks the transition from rest to productivity. For generations, this ritual has been ...

Want to be happier, more productive, better at budgeting, more disciplined and fitter? This is not a trick question. And I’m going to assume, yes. Good. Then start by making your bed every day. You ...

You spend nearly a third of your life in bed. But is the way you make your bed supporting your comfort, your health, and the longevity of your mattress? We all know how to make our beds ... kind of.

An interior designer says she was shocked to learn that she’d been making her bed the wrong way her entire life after watching a tutorial from a fellow stylist. The unnamed decorator shared the story ...

How many of us recall our mother’s demand to “make your bed”? If you are anything like me, you probably resisted, or at best, just threw the blankets over your pillows. But, as with many things, Mom ...

A common morning ritual, making your bed, might be harming your respiratory health. Research suggests tightly made beds trap moisture, creating an ideal environment for dust mites, a common allergen.

Those that sleep with a partner understand the struggles that can come with it—blanket-hogging, tossing and turning, tangled top sheets, and the constant battle of differing desired temperatures.

Making your bed immediately after waking up can trap moisture and dead skin, creating a breeding ground for dust mites and potentially worsening allergies. Experts suggest waiting a couple of hours to ...