Once upon a time you couldn't purchase a mattress without a box spring. Today, box springs are all but obsolete, reserved only for a small niche of users. But if you’re of a certain age you might be ...

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 ...

Mattresses and box springs frequently are sold as a set. Is it necessary to replace the box spring when replacing the mattress? Well, there is no law, but leading manufacturers of bedding advise that ...

If you've just received a vacuum-sealed mattress and have your box cutter ready - stop - there's a right and a wrong way to ...

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 ...

These days, more and more people are tossing out those old box springs in favor of platform beds. They offer the same level of comfort and support, with one less thing to worry about buying and ...

Here’s something to sleep on tonight: In just one day at a local landfill, more than 300 old mattresses and box springs arrive for burial. If you laid them out end-to-end, they would stretch more than ...

When buying a mattress, you often don't think about the added cost of a box spring. Do you really need to spend the extra money? I went in search of the answer. You may be tempted to skip the cost of ...