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 ...

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 ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Traditional bed frames with box springs are no longer necessary to provide your ...

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 ...

Box springs also add height to your mattress, for a grander, more luxurious appearance. Modern hybrid, latex, and memory foam mattresses are designed to be steady and shock-absorbent on their own, so ...