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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Traditional bed frames with box springs are no longer necessary to provide your ...

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

Take a minute to think about how many years you’ve had your current mattress. Now multiply that number by 480, the average number of minutes people need to sleep per night. Can you really afford to ...

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 ...