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As the clocks go back, readers and writers share their favourite hacks for a brighter start to the day, from a nice dressing gown to a good stretch
From exploding gin to dating app disasters: our Filter writers’ guide to life
Consumer advice and life lessons: here’s everything our Filter writers have learned in the past year. Plus gifts for Diwali; cordless vacuums on test; and the best hair masks, revealed
Emma Hybrid Premium mattress review: comfy, breathable and cheaper than its rivals
Emma’s mattress promises cosy nights at a fair price, but poor customer service reviews kept us from testing it – until now
The best mattresses in 2025: sleep better with our nine rigorously tested picks
From luxury Simba and Otty mattresses to brilliant budget buys, here’s what we recommend – and how to know if you’ve found a good deal
The best mattresses for back pain – and how to choose one, according to osteopaths and sleep scientists
Is a firm orthopaedic mattress best for your back? How soft is too soft? We ask the experts
How to get cosy this autumn: 42 small, snuggly updates for your home and routine
Getting ready to hibernate? From puzzles to pyjamas, hooded blankets to bath salts, these little comforts will do the trick
52 tiny annoying problems, solved! (Because when you can’t control the big stuff, start small)
Experts, Guardian readers and writers share ingenious solutions to life’s everyday irritations, from wobbly tables to persistent hiccups
Origin Hybrid Pro mattress review: gigantic, firm … the James Bond of mattresses
This supportive bed-in-a-box mattress packs a powerful orthopaedic punch. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better
Ikea Valevåg mattress review: a brilliant budget buy or too cheap for comfort?
Ikea’s pocket sprung mattress is a relative bargain. Here’s what I loved about it – and what didn’t impress me
Is the Simba Hybrid Pro mattress worth the hype? I slept on it for three months to find out
This premium mattress comes with a chunky price tag. Here’s what impressed me – and what could be better