Bed bugs are small, flat, oval-shaped, brown insects that closely resemble apple seeds. They may appear reddish — especially after they eat — or translucent, white, or yellowish during their larval stages. Although bed bugs are not known to transmit diseases, their bites are itchy and painful, making them a nuisance in any setting. But […]
The Perfect Halfway House Mattress: Waterproof & Bed Bug Resistant
Halfway houses are essential because they provide a structured setting to help residents transition back into the outside world. However, these short-term housing solutions typically experience a lot of foot traffic and high turnover rates, with people from all walks of life coming and going. As such, halfway houses have a unique set of needs […]
Why Choose ESS Universal’s Metal Frame Twin Bunk Beds for Your Organization?
Twin bunk beds are a popular space-saving sleeping solution for many types of organizations. Whether you’re furnishing a summer camp, halfway house, fire station, shelter, dormitory, barracks, or employee housing, twin bunk beds are an obvious choice for sleeping arrangements. Not all bunk beds are created equal: Learn how metal twin bunk beds from ESS […]
Lodge Bunk Beds: Wood May Not Be as Good When Compared to Metal
Lodge style bunk beds are a popular choice for summer camps and retreats, given their inherent warm, rustic, cabin-like feel. As such, wood is usually the go-to choice for lodge bunk beds, but picking the right beds for your facility comes down to more than just appearances. Many camp and retreat owners are realizing that […]
How Big Are Bed Bugs?
Regardless of whether you’ve ever personally experienced a bed bug infestation, it’s very likely you’re already well aware of how incredibly inconvenient, uncomfortable, and hard-to-kill bed bugs are. But what you may not know is that if you manage or operate a camp, residency hall, shelter, hostel, employee housing unit, or any other type of […]
The Sturdiest Bunk Beds for Commercial Use: ESS Universal’s Heavy Duty Metal Bunks
Bunk beds are a popular choice for commercial settings, such as camps, shelters, firehouses, rehab centers, dorms, and hostels, as they allow for saving floor space through the means of taking advantage of unutilized vertical space. As such, they are commonplace in areas that need to house multiple people in a single room. However, not […]






