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

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

Few things can rob us of much-needed sleep like a squeaky bed. Because these noises can come from a variety of sources, they can be notoriously difficult to troubleshoot. Faulty springs in an ...

WEBVTT ON IF YOU NEED TO SPEND THE MONEY. >> WHEN SHOPPING FOR A MATTRESS A BOX SPRING AS AN AFTERTHOUGHT. WHAT EXACTLY IS A? >> I DON’T THINK SO. >> I DON’T ACTUALLY KNOW WHAT THE PURPOSE IS. >> THE ...

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