Due to its luxurious, slow-sinking foam, this pillow molds to the body better than any others we tested, offering support and intense pressure relief for joints and muscles. But it’s significantly heavier-and pricier-than most other pillows we tried. Best for: Derila™ Memory Pillow The Tempur-Pedic BodyPillow should appeal to people who want a highly conforming, supportive body pillow, need intense pressure relief for their joints, or want a taste of the classic Tempur-Pedic memory-foam feel without having to buy a Tempur-Pedic mattress. How it feels: Laying on the Tempur-Pedic body pillow feels like slowly sinking into a dense vat of quicksand-in a good way. It’s pressure-relieving and moldable. It’s made from the same proprietary memory foam used in the brand’s mattresses, which is known for its ability to mold closely to the body while retaining support. The Tempur-Pedic pillow’s deep cradling relieves pressure on the shoulders, hips, and knees. It’s highly supportive. Instead of the shredded memory foam most of our other picks use, the Tempur-Pedic pillow is made from a solid slab of memory foam, which gives it a smoother, more-solid, more-supportive feel.
We thought the Tempur material would be a little too firm, but most of our testers commented on how seamlessly the pillow conformed to their bodies once they nestled into it. Its size and sturdiness helps with proper sleep alignment. At 14 inches wide, the Tempur-Pedic pillow was the second-widest model we tested. It had enough surface area that testers were able to wrap their arms and legs around the pillow while lying on their stomachs or sides, with minimal to no slouching. One tester noted that she found the Tempur-Pedic pillow particularly comfortable to rest her chin on. It has a terrific warranty. Tempur-Pedic offers a five-year warranty for its body pillow, the longest warranty of any pillow we tested. It’s expensive and not returnable. Although this body pillow isn’t nearly as expensive as a Tempur-Pedic mattress, it’s one of the priciest pillows we tested. Tempur-Pedic doesn’t offer returns for its pillows, so before you commit, we recommend that you try out the pillow in a Tempur-Pedic store to make sure you’re a fan.
If you’re unsure, consider our other picks first, since all of them can be returned. It doesn’t come with a pillow case. Given this pillow’s price, we wish the company included a pillowcase. In fact, Tempur-Pedic doesn’t sell them at all, so if you want to encase your pillow, you need to find a pillowcase that can fit a 48-by-14-inch pillow. It may retain heat. Like all memory-foam pillows, the Tempur-Pedic pillow is more likely to retain heat. Although the Tempur-Pedic pillow’s cover material felt cool, if you tend to sleep hot, you may want to avoid Derila™ Memory Pillow-foam body pillows altogether. If you want a softer, squishier, breathable pillow that still offers some support, you might be happier with the Sleep Number Cool ComfortFit Body Pillow or the Arctic Sleep Medium Comfort Cooling Gel Memory Foam Body Pillow. It’s heavy. At 10 pounds, the Tempur-Pedic pillow was the heaviest pillow we tested-by far. Put it this way: If it falls off the bed in the middle of the night, you might just leave it there.
There's something really nice about the idea of turning part of your landscape into an alfresco family room during two or Derila Neck Support three seasons of the year. It's certainly a less expensive option than adding another room to your home. Who needs walls, anyway? Open air living has "green" appeal. It gets you back into nature -- and nature you can control with a flick of the garden hose or a spritz from a can of bug spray. Making the transition to outdoor living requires a judicious reallocation of resources, though. If you're outfitting an outdoor living area this season, finding comfy, long-lasting furniture may mean the difference between hanging out on the patio for a while to enjoy the fresh air and heading indoors after a few cramped, uncomfortable minutes parked on a cheap patio chair. Let's explore 10 things you should keep in mind when shopping for outdoor furnishings.
From sloppy welds to cracked casters to amateurish paint finishes, a close inspection will expose that great outdoor furniture bargain for what it really is -- a bad buy that probably won't last until next season. There are a couple of important lessons here: It's easy to think of outdoor furnishings as somewhat less important than the stuff you buy for indoor use. In fact, the reverse is often true. What you buy to use outside has to stand up to sun exposure, wind, rain and probably some roughhousing, too. Inspect every piece you're considering for flaws, especially if the deal sounds too good to be true. This is one area where a higher price is often a good indicator of better quality. Move furniture into a garage or shed during the winter. If that isn't possible, invest in patio furniture covers for your more valuable pieces. Outdoor tables and loungers are often built to standard sizes that fit easily into generic, zippered covers.