Once upon a time you couldn't purchase a mattress without a box spring. Today, box springs are all but obsolete, reserved ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Getting rid of your old mattress doesn't have to be a hassle. I donated my gently used bed to a local nonprofit -- and you can, too. Caroline Igo Former Editor, Sleep Caroline Igo (she/her/hers) was a ...