For years, it has been a common approach to use a box spring to support your bed. It's been the go-to solution to ensure you don't wake up with a sore back. However, mattresses and beds have evolved, ...

You're probably familiar with a box spring, the simple wood frame with springs that acts as a support base under older mattresses. It's not a highly technical piece of equipment like a smart bed (or a ...

Our expert staff answers frequently asked questions in their areas of expertise and defines common terms so you can be a smarter shopper. Read more here. If you’re a millennial or older, you likely ...

Back when innerspring mattresses ruled the market, using box springs was a no-brainer. The flexible, spring-filled mattress bases allowed for flexible support while lifting the mattress to a ...

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- When buying a mattress you often don't think about the added cost of a box spring or foundation. But do you really need to spend the extra money? When shopping for a mattress, a ...

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Thanks to their sleek design and effortless setup, it’s no surprise that platform beds are taking over the sleep space. While people love that it eliminates the need for a box spring by using a flat ...

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So, you've found your ideal mattress. But what kind of base should you buy to support it? In this guide, we’ll outline your main bed base options, and explain how to choose between them to find the ...

We explore how long different types of mattress in a box last and what you can do to extend the lifespan of your boxed bed.