I paid $95 to recycle a mattress. It may sound odd, silly even, to pay so much to dispose of a run-of-the-mill household item. But the economics of mattress recycling illustrate why it can be ...

SACRAMENTO, Calif., Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mattress Recycling Council (MRC) is encouraging Californians to take advantage of its Bye Bye Mattress program on Nov.15, Keep America Beautiful's ...

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 ...

Box springs have been a bedroom staple for decades, providing height, support, and comfort for a restful night's sleep. However, as bed technology and design trends evolve, many are questioning ...

I HAVE ONE of the world’s tiniest guest bedrooms. This was not a problem during the pandemic. But with the impending return of houseguests—remember them?—I realized recently that I need to transform ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...