When your parents or grandparents bought a mattress, it likely came as a set with a box spring. But box springs have become far less common in the last two decades. With the innovations in mattresses ...

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 ...

When shopping for a mattress a box spring is often an afterthought and what exactly is a box spring? So the question remains: do you really need a box spring? You may be tempted to skip the cost of a ...

When it comes to buying a new mattress, there's a long checklist of choices to make. Aside from type, firmness rating, and size, you may be wondering whether or not you need a box spring. Before ...

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, ...

There was once a time when purchasing a new mattress without a matching box spring was almost unimaginable. When inner coil mattresses dominated the market, a box spring was considered an essential ...

Q When buying a new mattress, why is it so urgent that the box spring be replaced? I can't see why it's necessary. What are some suggestions when looking for a new mattress? A A new box isn't ...

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 ...