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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- When buying a mattress, you often don't think about the added cost of a box spring or foundation. In a partnership with experts from Consumer Reports, 7 On Your Side's Michael ...

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 ...

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 ...