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 ...

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 ...

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

Beds are a problem for the nomad: too big to move and too expensive to leave behind. By default, many of us end up with a box spring on the floor, down in the dust bunnies and lost crumbs. Putting the ...

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 ...

Box springs have been a bedroom staple for decades, providing height, support, and comfort for a restful night's sleep. However, as bed technology and design trends evolve, many are questioning ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Even the novice DIY-er can build a bed frame. That’s because beds are relatively ...

Which box spring is best? When it comes to investing in a good night’s sleep, most people direct their attention to selecting the perfect mattress. It’s easy to assume that a mattress alone will ...

Mercey Livingston is a health and wellness writer and certified Integrative Nutrition Health Coach. She's written about fitness and wellness for Well+Good, Women's Health, Business Insider, and ...