You might not have thought long and hard about the differences between a platform bed vs box spring when buying your last mattress – and that’s okay. (It gives us happy sleep nerds something else to ...

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 ...

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 ...

When you buy a mattress, the box spring is usually an afterthought, and it can be a costly one. With many of the new memory foam and latex mattresses, though, many people wonder if the extra cost of ...

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, ...

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 ...