When Jo Ann Hahs was a child, her mother sewed with a sewing machine that used a treadle. Fascinated by this, Hahs began sewing doll dresses when she was 7. She continued sewing in 4-H where her ...

Becca Lewis is home maintenance writer who aims to foster confidence in and inspire DIY enthusiasts at all skill levels. Becca attended Southern Connecticut State University, where she studied ...

Earlier this year, I called in several new styles of weighted blankets to test as part of my research for this story. There ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." The hug of a cozy weighted blanket feels like a dream until you start to overheat. Sweating during sleep ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Weighted blankets provide gentle pressure (akin to the feeling of being held or hugged) that can help calm your nervous system, ...

“Does anyone make weighted blankets in colors other than mental illness gray?” wrote someone one Twitter recently. It’s a good point. Mid-gray is the most common weighted blanket color and, frankly, ...

Weighted blankets have long been a staple in my home. If you’re already a convert, you’ll know all about how they can help improve the quality of your sleep and aid in relaxation after a long day. If ...

The gentle pressure of a weighted blanket can feel like a calming, body-wide hug. But for some, sleeping with heavy blanket is enough to induce a heat flash. Fortunately for hot sleepers, you can ...