(Part 2) Best bedding accessories according to redditors

Seriously, I would like to donate bootstraps to Texas, how can I do this.

I prefer this kind where it makes a big X under the mattress.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EEH5H58 This worked for me!

For me, it's important to be able to stow the drafting table when it's not in use, so my setup is:

Folding table (found mine at Aldi for $25)

Risers to bring it up a little higher

On top I have this big board with a 1-inch-square grid that I can stick pins in and iron on. It's from my grandma, so I'm not sure what it's called or whether they're still sold. Before she gave it to me, I was thinking about buying something like this.

Enjoy your new sewing studio!

My bed's been like this for about five years and I'm never going back.

I used this kind of elastic strap, and I've successfully gotten three roommates and my brother to do the same. It's well worth the price to never have to deal with the corners of the fitted sheet pop up.

I couldn't recommend this more.

Here you go brother. I’ve owned a few sets of these in my day.

2pcs/set Sheet Bed Suspenders Adjustable Crisscross Fitted Sheet Band Straps Grippers Adjustable Mattress Pad Duvet Cover Bed Sheet Corner Holder Elastic Straps Fasteners Clips Grippers Clippers https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06W5CRVRN/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_k1KWBbSMT5NFD

I lived in Sauv 2 years ago but I'm pretty sure the furniture is the same in all the dorms. Yes the beds can be raised and lowered a bit but if you want a good lift on it you should get some bed risers cheap ones
the desks don't have locking drawers or anything but you can get a laptop lock with a steel cord that can wrap around the back of the desk to secure it.

I would check the other replies you have received, but these two look promising: /u/princessunicorn : https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EEH5H58

/u/afranke :

https://www.amazon.com/Create-King-Instant-Connector-2-Inch/dp/B00438S56Q

Sounds like you need sheet clips.

OP just get these (economical too) and clip them onto the bottom of the mattress and to the queen cover sheet.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0TIVA6

sheet clips

Get a top sheet that's bigger than your bed size so you can tuck it in real well on both sides. I used to do that when I was a kid so I wouldn't get hollered at for not making up my bed. I just slid in at night and slid out in the morning. Done!

Or buy sheet grippers.

https://www.amazon.com/Pairs-Improved-Adjustable-Elastic-Stirrups/dp/B0194NY39M/

Underbed storage, yes. You can also buy risers (eg) to give yourself more underbed storage.

The views from the north tower (or anywhere, really) depend on how high up you are and which direction you're facing. I've only seen south-facing on the 14th floor and it was a pretty solid view (Williamsburg Bridge, among other things) but I can't speak for anywhere else in 3N.

Haven't lived in a 3-bedroom suite.

I bought these straps off of Amazon last year and they work so much better than those from Walmart!

Don’t stack mattresses. You will not get the support your meant to get. I think it voids you’re warranty. Buy risers. Utopia Bedding Adjustable Bed Furniture Risers - 3, 5 or 8 Inch Heavy Duty Risers for Sofa, Table, and Chair - Set of 4 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073WFCV1L/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_weQ4DbVJG6CSK Whitmor Bed Risers - Black (Set of 4) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004AGP0U0/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_1eQ4Db7WDHTBR Kyrieval 3 Inch Bed Risers Heavy Duty U Shape Adjustable Furniture Risers for Casters Wheels of Furniture, Sofa, Table and Couch 4 pcs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07TP7P1V8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_pfQ4DbQYT7EP8 there are all kinds. Pick the right kind and right height. Measure and know how much to raise it. Those are some examples. There are tons.

I don't need these, but these bed lifts are really useful at helping manage storage space better.

This is them. Just type in mattress suspenders in Amazon.

http://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Mattress-Corner-Patented-Gripper/dp/B0064D5FOI/ref=sr_1_13?ie=UTF8&qid=1420288721&sr=8-13&keywords=mattress+suspenders

Like MacDancer said, a D-ring belt works great if you don't mind a bit of bulk where it's rolled. My favorite setup was actually using bed sheet holders as suspenders. They don't damage the tights and held really well. The short length worked well with mens tights that tend to come up to the ribcage.

Here's just a bridge:

http://www.amazon.com/Sleep-Innovations-M-BRG-45980-KG-WHT-Bed-Bridge/dp/B0053WHBSO/ref=pd_bxgy_hg_img_c

I imagine you're being sarcastic, but it's super easy

i hate it. they make things to keep the sheet on...

http://www.amazon.com/Carol-Wright-Gifts-6009-Keepers/dp/B003LUP8XU

I used to experience this also, not just when I was putting them on but while I slept. Then I found a very simple and cheap solution:

http://www.amazon.com/Carol-Wright-Gifts-Sheet-Keepers/dp/B003LUP8XU

Try desk risers. Changed my life: http://www.amazon.com/RAISE-820-0533-S-Clear-1x4x4-count/dp/B002FJ5PW2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1417800895&sr=8-1&keywords=desk+risers

Would these work?

2PCS Bed Risers Furniture Riser Heavy Duty Bed Lifts in Heights of 4Inches (add Height 10cm) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07VCZY79S/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_d03JDbMCNYMCM

The label should say deep or tall for sure. There are little straps you can get that affix under the corner that might help!

Kind of like suspenders for sheets lol https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07TVC18BT/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_DNwKDb27ENPM1

I agree. Put the back cushion on the outside of the cover and get a separate cover for it that coordinates with the chair cover. Tighten up the chair cover, maybe using those dowels that can be pushed down into the creases to keep it in place or the snap attachments that go underneath to keep cover in place.

https://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fimages-na.ssl-images-amazon.com%2Fimages%2FI%2F618gTH6rBzL._SX425_.jpg&imgrefurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGreat-Bay-Home-Tuckers-Slipcover%2Fdp%2FB07MM395C3&docid=XzW7CDEC2CUMGM&tbnid=kHbHD5ji82k98M%3A&vet=10ahUKEwiHnMf6hP7lAhVdGjQIHWxDBcgQMwjlAighMCE..i&w=425&h=425&bih=670&biw=1127&q=slip%20cover%20grips&ved=0ahUKEwiHnMf6hP7lAhVdGjQIHWxDBcgQMwjlAighMCE&iact=mrc&uact=8

https://www.amazon.com/Eopocdor-Holder-Ironing-Slipcover-Mattress/dp/B07RFRNCGC

Had the same problem and bought these from amazon for $10. They are life hanging! Criss-Cross Bed Sheet Holder Straps - Pack of 2 Sheet Straps Suspenders / Sheet Grippers Fasteners - Fits from Twin to Queen to California King - Adjustable Elastic Sheet Clips Keeping Sheets Place https://www.amazon.com/dp/B072ZV7JSM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_L9v3Cb014HXQ0

Put some bed risers (e.g. like these) under the Linnmon's legs? I have some risers under my guest bed, and they seem perfectly stable with sleepers, people sitting on it, or whatever.

Or layer some MDF to create a spacer between the legs and top? MDF takes paint well, so you could probably match the desk's color pretty well.

So if you took a regular blanket and attached some sheet clips, would that pull the blanket enough to feel like it's weighted? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M0TIVA6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_siwUAbFFT55B7

Well the particular ones I was thinking of were from a dollar store, but here are some still very reasonably priced ones: https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Strong-Furniture-Design-Storage/dp/B01CG8QW3W/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1475016562&sr=8-17&keywords=furniture+riser

Sorry for the late reply. I don't get on here very much.

I used a generic pack of bed risers that I got on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Greenco-Strong-Furniture-Design-Storage/dp/B01CG8QW3W/ref=zg_bs_3732271_2/164-4782299-6161933).

I placed the entire desk, with casters on the bed risers. Removing the casters would have resulted in a 1-2" reduction in height. The casters can lock and orientating the wheels at 0, 90, 180, and 270 degrees results in no horizontal movement when working.

The setup I am using seems to work and lowering the desk to its lowest position still allows me to sit in my computer chair and work.

I would highly recommend a standing desk. My posture has improved and I have noticed an improvement in my lower back tone. The desk is also neat because you can force yourself to do leg exercises, i.e. squats and calf raises, and it slowly becomes second nature. My gf walked by my office yesterday and asked me what the hell I was doing and I was unknowingly doing squats.

Good luck!!

These are what I use, they are dependent on the mattress piping being thick enough to hold them, so your results may vary, but they work great on my mattress

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B019RBPP8O/

There's also this type for mattresses that the above don't work on: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00TGPU3FC

I've got a couple twin mattresses I want to join together, and I'm not sure what I should get for it. I came across the other thread about this and it looks like my best bet is to buy one of these bed bridges, and to put a fitted sheet/topper over it.

One worry I have is with the gap filler being too soft, and sinking further into the crevice while I sleep. Luckily my mattresses are relatively firm, so I could get something with firmer foam. I'm wondering if it isn't easier to just buy a harder piece of foam (a plain plank of it, not wedge-shaped) to shove down the crack, and to just cover it with a topper. Would this make sense? Anyone else done this before?

If it helps, I've got the mattresses on the fully-extended version of this bed, and they're forced together pretty nicely so I don't really have to buy a strap.

There is also one slight problem: I have different mattress types, so one's very slightly thinner than the other. It's not a huge difference, maybe a centimeter or less, but it might affect things IDK.

The obvious thing is to take a deep fitted sheet or mattress pad with strong elastic all around and put it over the topper and the mattress. You can also use some of those clip on elastic bands that fasten across the corners of the fitted sheet to pull it tight.

https://www.amazon.com/Original-Sheet-Suspenders-fasteners-Adjustable/dp/B00451BG2G/

If you mean you already did that and it was not enough, then put a tight-fitting cover on the topper (if there is not already one). If you are lucky, you can find a topper cover that has elastic bands already sewn onto each of the corners. If you cannot find one like that, then get some wide and heavy elastic from the store and sew some on yourself. Or you can use the long elastic-band clip "sheet suspenders" attached to the topper cover to hold it in place.

https://www.amazon.com/ORIGINAL-Sheet-Suspenders-fastener-featured/dp/B0014AMBWK/

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0064D0PBG/


Also, if your mattress topper cover does not already have a rubbery bottom, you can get a piece or two of non-slip grip material that is also used to keep rugs from sliding, and put it between the topper and the mattress.

I have not personally used any of these products but a quick search showed some with really good reviews. As a rule I typically don't advise people on how to spend their money, but if I were looking for risers I'd go with these:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01EQIN2QK/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1498340896&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01A6JLVDE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1498340896&sr=8-2-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01CKYYH4S/ref=mp_s_a_1_26?ie=UTF8&qid=1498341045&sr=8-26&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B009ZY0OKI/ref=mp_s_a_1_35?ie=UTF8&qid=1498341086&sr=8-35&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=riser&dpPl=1&dpID=21aeQDX6n7L&ref=plSrch