You’ve got more options than ever when mattress shopping these days with no shortage of brick-and-mortar and online-only retailers to choose from. Here are the factors you should consider when you’re shopping for a perfect night’s sleep.

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1. Mattress construction: The most popular mattress types are inner spring mattresses, memory foam mattresses, and adjustable air mattresses. Each has pros and cons when it comes to durability and comfort customization.
2. Firmness: Mattress firmness plays a huge role in the quality of your sleep. Mattresses that are too firm or too soft can cause aches and pains, so it‘s recommended that you test a mattress for 10- to 15 minutes in store before making a purchase.
3. Sleeping position: Your mattress should match your sleeping style (side, back, face-down, etc.). You want a mattress that keeps your spine in proper alignment. For example, some mattresses are better for side sleepers, while others are better for back sleepers.
4. Size: It’s not quite as simple as choosing between a king and a queen mattress. You should also consider your height, as some mattresses are a better fit for shorter people while tall people will want a longer mattress so their limbs aren’t hanging over the edge of the bed.
5. Stability: For couples, you should consider how the mattress reacts when one person moves, so the other person’s sleep isn’t disturbed in the middle of the night.

Fall is right around the corner. But just because temperatures are dropping doesn’t mean you have to stop enjoying your outdoor space! Fall is the perfect time to enjoy the outdoors, but the decor you had for summer might not feel like the right fit as you head into fall.

So the question is: how can you update and refresh your outdoor space for fall, without breaking the bank?

A recent article from realtor.com outlined this season’s affordable outdoor decor trends to help you transform your outdoor space and make it feel more seasonally appropriate, including:

• A vintage tablecloth. Is your outdoor table looking a little rough around the edges after a long summer in the sun? Hide any damage—and completely transform the look of your outdoor dining space—with a vintage tablecloth. If you really want to be on-trend this season, consider a tablecloth with the “cottagecore” aesthetic.
• Moody fencing. If you have a fence surrounding your backyard, changing the color with a fresh coat of paint can really update the space—and this fall, moody fence colors, like matte black, are seriously on-trend. Hang string lighting over the fencing for added effect.
• A cool lounge table. A cool, well-designed lounge table can act as the focal piece for an outdoor living room. While “cool” and “well-designed” are subjective and will depend on your style, this season, herringbone tables, which mix different shades of wood, are particularly on trend.