requires attention MAKING THE right investment in a mattress will pay restful divi- dends in years of comforiable and heathful sleep. A mattress wears out from cons- tant use. If you have been sleeping on the same mattress for more than 10 years, better begin think- ing about making another invest- ment. Your thinking will be influenced by the results of a simple examina- tion. Remove all bed clothes and look for any irregularities in the surface. Lumps, bumps, peaks and valleys mean your mattress is wearing out and is ready to give you more than headaches. How about edges? Are they firm or do they sag? Are the springs detectable to the feel? How con- fined are you in your sleeping space? Start preparing a new bedding sei if you have answered ‘‘yes’’ to most of these questions. Begin with a visit to a retailer whose selection is wide in variety and price. Price and quality are usually connected. As a general rule, the lower the price, the fewer years of (Sofa Bed) comfort you can expect from the mattress. But remember, mat- tresses are one of the most heavily advertised and promoted items. Buy from experience. Lie down on several mattresses before mak- ing the decision. Before you fall head over heels for a mattress, make sure you are investing in the right size and type. Size yourself up and you will know what is needed. If you sleep alone, stretch and move around a fot, or need extra. elbow room, it helps to determine the amount of space for these and other activities. Standard widths range from 38 inches (twin) to 76 inches (king) wide, with lengths from 75 to 80 inches. A couple buying a miaitress shouid know a double size measur- ing 53 inches wide offers about as much room for each person as a baby’s crib. Queen (60 inches wide) or king (up to 80 inches wide) is the logical choice for a couple. The California king is 84 inches wide. In any case, sleep authorities recommend mattresses that are six inches longer than the height of the person sleeping on it. Complete with 5" Futon With Foam Core ° Cover and piliows extra STUDIO COUCH ‘Sofa ( Complete with 6” Futon Plliows extra DAVENPORT : DOUBLE (Sofa Bed) Sa Complete with Reguiar 6" Futon § Also available in clear lacquer finish STUDIO it (3 positions —- Couch, Chaise Lounge, Bed) Also available in clear lac- 6" Futon ONLY ’ ee quer finish. Complete with $499 - Designer coves extra DOUBLE Two types of mattresses are in- nerspring and foam, available in most stores. Innerspring, the most common mattress type, is filled with a series of steel coils fitted between layers of varying thickness of insulation, padding material and a fabric cover known as ticking. Quality in innerspring mattresses is based on the thickness of the coil and the number of rings or turns, plus how they are linked together and how they work together to support your body weight. The number of coils is only one indica- tion of mattress quality. Thicker coils with more turns provide greater firmness and sup- port. Coils with fewer than six turns are usually found in lower- quality mattresses. The insulation covering the springs prevents them from poking through the network of wire, fibre padding and netting. The thicker the cushioning, the better the mattress. Polyurethane, cotton felt or batting, and other materials make up the cushioning tied to the rows of springs to keep them from moving horizontally. = frie tn Ween Gnd pt anda SA ” ME WEST END s 1655 ROBSON ST. 681-8499 THE VOICE OF NORTH AND > WEST VANCOUVER SUNDAY - WEDNESDAY - FRIDAY NOW AT 2 LOCATIONS KITSILANO ‘ 28 W.4TH AVE. caml31-8226_ 4 COMMUNITY SERVICE. Don’t take a chance with a child’s opportunity to learn Make your vote an educated vote ... WATCH NORTH VANCOUVER SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES SSS NOVEMBER 15, 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. - North Shore News 17 - Friday, November H1, 1988 EXPANSION SALE O% off European basket systems & Ventilated shelving * Speedy installations * Quality workmanship guaranteed * 10,000 closets insialled and counting GAIN SPACE AND GET ORGANIZED! —, Sale prices till November 19/388 Channel 4